Privacy Policy

Royal British Legion – Jersey Branch

Effective Date: 30th July 2025

The Royal British Legion Jersey Branch ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to respecting and protecting your privacy. This policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data in accordance with relevant data protection laws, including the Data Protection (Jersey) Law 2018.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal information:

  • Identity Information: Name, date of birth, and contact details

  • Membership Information: Membership number, service history (if applicable), and communication preferences

  • Event Participation: Information provided when registering for or attending our events, commemorations, or fundraising activities

  • Donations & Fundraising: If you make a donation, we may collect payment details via secure third-party providers

  • Website Use: When you visit our website, we may collect data such as IP address, browser type, and browsing behaviour

2. How We Use Your Information

We will use your personal data to:

  • Administer and manage your membership with the Royal British Legion Jersey Branch

  • Keep you informed about our events, news, and activities

  • Process donations and maintain accurate records of contributions

  • Respond to your enquiries and communicate with you

  • Meet our legal, regulatory, and safeguarding obligations

3. Lawful Basis for Processing

We will only process your data when we have a lawful basis to do so, including:

  • Your consent, where required

  • The performance of a contract, such as membership or event registration

  • Legal obligations, including compliance with charity regulations

  • Our legitimate interests, such as organising remembrance events or community outreach, while respecting your rights

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your data. We may share your information with:

  • The Royal British Legion UK Headquarters, to manage your membership or support requests

  • Service Providers, such as secure email or payment platforms

  • Regulatory Bodies, where legally required

All third parties are obligated to handle your data in accordance with the law.

5. Data Security

We take appropriate security measures to protect your personal data, both in physical and digital formats, from unauthorised access, alteration, or disclosure.

6. Data Retention

We only keep your data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined above, or as required by law. Once no longer needed, your information will be securely deleted or anonymised.

7. Your Rights

Under the Data Protection (Jersey) Law 2018, you have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you

  • Correct inaccuracies in your information

  • Request erasure or restriction of processing

  • Object to processing or withdraw consent (where applicable)

  • Lodge a complaint with the Jersey Office of the Information Commissioner

To exercise these rights, please contact us at the details below.

8. Cookies & Website Use

Our website may use cookies to enhance user experience and monitor performance. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on our website or upon request.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this policy or how your data is handled, please contact us:

Royal British Legion – Jersey Branch
Email: legionjersey@outlook.com
Phone: 01534 723469
Postal Address: Legion House 2-4 Great Union Street, St Helier, Jersey JE2 3YD.