Terms & Conditions
Reading Amateur Regatta - Website Terms & Conditions
This website is owned and maintained by the Committee of the Reading Amateur Regatta.
1. Use of Website Content
All text, images, media and other materials on this website are provided for general information and promotional purposes. Visitors may download, copy, share, or reuse this content for non‑commercial purposes provided that the Reading Amateur Regatta is clearly credited as the source. Commercial use of any content requires prior written permission from the Regatta Committee.
2. Accuracy of Information
We aim to keep all information accurate and up to date, but details may change. The Reading Amateur Regatta accepts no responsibility for any loss arising from reliance on website content.
3. External Links
Any links to external websites are provided for your convenience. The Reading Amateur Regatta is not responsible for the content or policies of external sites.
4. Changes to these T&Cs
These Terms & Conditions may be updated from time to time. Continued use of this website indicates acceptance of any changes.
Last Updated: 24 April 2026
Privacy Policy
Reading Amateur Regatta - Privacy Policy
The purpose of this statement is to explain to you what personal information we collect and how we may use it.
1. Cookies and Tracking
The website of the Reading Amateur Regatta does not use cookies, pixels, local storage, or any other tracking technologies. When you browse this website, no data is stored in your browser, and no "fingerprinting" is used to identify you.
2. Analytics
We do not use third-party analytics tools (such as Google Analytics). We do not track your behavior, how long you stay on a page, or what you click on.
3. Information We Collect
We collect only information needed to support the organisation & running of the Regatta and we collect technical data to operate this website. This may include:
- Any Personal Information you choose to provide us voluntarily via direct communications - If you email us, we will have access to your email address and any information you include in the message.
- Competitor Information - The Reading Amateur Regatta collects competitors’ names, club names and other relevant entry information (e.g. gender, age). This information is required to organise and run the Regatta, as such this is a legitimate interest of the Regatta and of the sport of rowing.
- Technical Data - Like almost all websites, our server automatically logs basic technical information when you visit our website (e.g. IP address, browser type, date/time stamp, page requested). This is a standard technical requirement for the website to function and for security purposes (e.g. preventing DDoS attack). Logs are automatically deleted after a set period and are never used for marketing or profiling.
4. How We Use Your Information
Information is used to:
- Respond to enquiries (e.g. via email).
- Manage, organise and run the Regatta events: The Reading Amateur Regatta publishes competitors’ names, club names, race draws, and results in paper format (e.g. Regatta programme booklets) and/or electronically on this website.
- Improve the website and user experience.
We do not sell or share your information with third parties for marketing.
5. Photography & Media
Event photographs will be published on this website and on our social media channels (e.g. X, Instagram) for promotional and historical purposes. You may download and reuse these images for non‑commercial purposes with credit to the Reading Amateur Regatta.
6. How Long We Keep Information
We keep personal information only for as long as necessary to deal with your enquiry or support Regatta administration. The Regatta Draw & Results will be archived as so to maintain accurate historical records. The Regatta Archive remains permenantly accesible on this website. Website Server logs are automatically deleted after a set retention period.
7. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to other websites. Once you leave our domain, we are no longer responsible for your privacy. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any site you visit.
8. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to request access to, correction of, or deletion of personal information we hold about you.
In addtion you may request removal of any identifiable images of you from our website, please contact us and - after identificaiton - we will remove the photo as part of the regular website update cycle.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this policy, please contact the Regatta Committee via email.
10. Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Continued use of this website indicates acceptance of any changes.
