Privacy Policy
BTRDA Privacy Policy
British Trial and Rally Drivers Association Limited and BTRDA Limited (collectively “BTRDA®”)
BTRDA PRIVACY NOTICE
The BTRDA respects your privacy and we will only use your information in the way we describe in this notice. When using your information we aim to be fair and transparent, and to follow our obligations under UK data protection laws. Your information is used for administering club membership, activities and competitions.
The BTRDA is the data controller for the purposes of GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018. Our company address is: The Barn, Holly Berry House, Rough Park, Rugeley, WS15 3SQ. Our club contact for privacy and data is Paul Price, and the contact details are BTRDA Membership Secretary, 12 Thirlmere Close, Tettenhall, Wolverhampton, WV6 9DG.
Collecting your information.
We collect your information when you fill in membership application or renewal forms, and competition event entry forms. You can give us your information using paper forms or online forms. The information you give us may include your contact details (name, address, telephone number, email address), personal information and identifiers (date of birth, membership number, competition licence number), and other information (vehicle details). When you give us information about another person, such as a child, parent, guardian, or emergency contact you should let that person know that you have given us the information.
If you are under 18 years old, we will also ask for information from your parent or guardian.
Using your information.
We use your information when you first apply to become a member of BTRDA and then to administer and renew your club membership, and provide you with member benefits. We also use your information when you enter club events. For competitions, we will publish some of your information in the programme and the results, which will be in the public domain. Your information is used in these ways to fulfil our contract with you.
We may ask you for emergency contact and next of kin details which we will only use in an emergency, and which is used for a legitimate interest. You should let the contact and next of kin know that you have given this information to us.
We might use your information to send you marketing messages by email, but only if you have agreed that we can do this by giving us your clear consent – and you can change your mind at any time just by letting us know. We will not sell your information to another organisation. To support your lifetime relationship with motor sport and BTRDA, we may keep your information indefinitely, unless you ask us to delete it.
Sharing your information.
We may share your information with Motorsport UK as required by its General Regulations for governing motor sport, with other Motorsport UK Registered Clubs, with medical personnel, or any other person if we have to comply with a legal obligation. We may also share your information with service providers, for example to print programmes.
Our websites.
When you use our club websites we may collect information about you, in particular your IP (Internet Protocol) address, by using cookies. We use this information to improve your web experience. Cookies help us to recognise you when you return to the websites, and they may also help you to login securely to our web-based services, including on-line entry and payment. For more detail about how we use cookies please go to our Cookie Policy on our website www.btrda.com .
The club websites might contain links to other websites such as on-line entry and payment sites, partners, and advertisers. If you follow links to other websites please review the privacy policy for each site because we are not responsible for information you share on those sites.
Security for your information.
Your information is held securely by us. We have taken all reasonable steps, and have in place appropriate security measures, to protect your information. Your information is not transferred outside the European Economic Area.
Your rights.
- You may ask us not to process your information for marketing purposes.
- You are entitled to a copy of the information we hold about you, and to ask us to correct any inaccuracies.
- You may ask us to stop using your information, and to delete it, although we may maintain a skeleton set of your information. If you ask us to do this we will not be able to continue our contract with you.
- You may make a complaint to the Information Commissioner (www.ico.org.uk).
The Barn, Holly Berry House, Rough Park, Rugeley, WS15 3SQ
DigiTickets Privacy Policy
Policy Owner
This policy is owned and distributed by IT and Compliance manager of Digital Ticketing Systems Limited
Who we are
In this Privacy Policy, references to "we", "us", and "our"" are to Digital Ticketing Systems Limited (Company number 07044584). References to "our Website" or "the Website" are to *.digitickets.co.uk.
Digital Ticketing Systems Limited is the data controller responsible for the personal information collected through this Website.
Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following categories of personal information:
Information You Provide Directly
When you contact us, make a purchase, register for services, or complete forms on our Website, we may collect information such as:
- Name
- Postal address
- Email address
- Telephone number
- Purchase and booking information
- Any other information voluntarily provided by you
Payment Information
Payments made through our Website are processed by authorised payment service providers. We do not store your full credit or debit card details on our systems.
Our payment providers may process payment information and carry out fraud prevention and verification checks. Where international transfers are required, appropriate safeguards will be applied in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
Digital Ticketing Systems is PCI DSS v4.0.1 compliant and are annually assessed/certified.
Website Usage Information
When you visit our Website, we may automatically collect:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device information
- Screen resolution
- Operating system
- Referral source
- Pages visited and actions taken on the Website
- Date and time of access
Marketing Preferences
If you choose to receive marketing communications, we will record your preferences and any interactions with our emails, including whether emails are opened or links are clicked.
Cookies and Similar Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to operate our Website, remember your preferences, analyse usage, and improve user experience. Further information is provided in our Cookie Policy below.
How We Use Your Information
We process personal information for the following purposes:
- To provide products and services you request
- To process transactions and fulfil orders
- To provide customer support and after-sales services
- To manage bookings and accounts
- To improve our Website, products, and services
- To ensure Website security and prevent fraud
- To comply with legal and regulatory obligations
- To send marketing communications where we have your consent or another lawful basis to do so
Lawful Basis for Processing
Under UK GDPR, we rely on one or more of the following lawful bases:
- Performance of a contract: to provide goods or services you have requested.
- Legal obligation: where processing is necessary to comply with legal requirements.
- Legitimate interests: to manage and improve our business, Website security, and customer experience.
- Consent: where required, including for certain cookies and marketing communications.
Where we rely on consent, you may withdraw it at any time.
Sharing Your Information
We may share your personal information with:
- Payment processors
- Hosting and IT service providers
- Delivery and fulfilment partners
- Marketing and communications providers
- Analytics and Website performance providers
- Professional advisers and auditors
- Regulatory authorities, law enforcement agencies, or courts where required by law
All third-party service providers are required to process personal information only on our instructions and in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
We do not sell personal information to third parties.
International Transfers
Where personal information is transferred outside the United Kingdom, we will ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as:
- Transfers to countries deemed to provide an adequate level of protection; or
- Approved contractual safeguards, such as the UK International Data Transfer Agreement (IDTA) or equivalent mechanisms.
Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including satisfying legal, accounting, regulatory, and reporting requirements.
Retention periods vary depending on the type of information and the purpose for which it is processed.
Cookie Policy
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, remember preferences, improve performance, and provide analytics information.
How We Use Cookies
We use the following categories of cookies:
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the operation of the Website and cannot be disabled through our cookie management tools.
Cookie |
Purpose |
Duration |
|---|---|---|
PHPSESSID |
Maintains user session and shopping basket functionality |
Session / 24 minutes |
dtAnalyticsConsent |
Records cookie consent preferences |
1 year |
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the Website so that we can improve performance and usability.
These cookies are only placed with your consent.
DigiTickets
Examples include:
- dtAnonymousID
Used to distinguish individual visitors and record their activity on the Website (pages viewed, events, approximate location, device and referral source) so we can analyse and report on how the Website is used. This data is collected against a randomly generated identifier stored in the cookie.
Google Analytics
Examples include:
- _ga
- _ga<container-id>
- _gid
- _gat_<tracker-name>
Used to distinguish individual visitors and record their activity on the Website (pages viewed, events, approximate location, device and referral source) so we can analyse and report on how the Website is used. This data is collected against a randomly generated identifier stored in the cookie, not your name or contact details.
Google Privacy Information:
https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/6004245
Microsoft Clarity
Examples include:
- _clck
- _clsk
- CLID
- ANONCHK
- MR
- MUID
- SM
Used to analyse user interactions and improve Website usability.
Microsoft Clarity Information:
Performance Monitoring Cookies
Performance monitoring tools help us identify technical issues and improve Website reliability.
Examples may include cookies used by services such as New Relic.
Managing Cookies
When you first visit our Website, you will be presented with a cookie banner allowing you to:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject non-essential cookies
- Choose your cookie preferences
You may change your preferences at any time through our cookie settings tool.
You can also manage cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect Website functionality.
Your Data Protection Rights
Under UK GDPR, you may have the right to:
- Access your personal information
- Correct inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your information
- Restrict processing
- Object to processing
- Request portability of your data
- Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
- Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO)
For more information about your rights, visit:
https://ico.org.uk/
Automated Decision-Making
We do not generally make decisions producing legal or similarly significant effects using solely automated processing.
Where automated tools are used for fraud prevention, security monitoring, or service administration, appropriate safeguards will be applied in accordance with applicable data protection legislation.
Childrens Data
Our Website is not intended to knowingly collect personal information from children unless necessary to provide services requested by a parent, guardian, school, attraction, venue, or authorised organisation.
Where we process children's personal information, we take additional care to ensure appropriate protections are in place.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact:
Digital Ticketing Systems (t/a DigiTickets)
Sentio House, Pynes Hill, Exeter, Devon, EX2 5AZ
www.digitickets.co.uk/compliance-request
If you have concerns about how we use your personal information, you may submit a privacy complaint to us using the contact details above.
We will acknowledge your complaint and investigate it in accordance with applicable data protection legislation. We aim to respond without undue delay and within the timescales required by law.
If you remain dissatisfied with our response, you have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).
Other Websites
This Privacy Policy applies only to this Website. Links to third-party websites are provided for convenience only. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
Last Updated: 25 August 2026