Privacy Policy

Scottish Clay Target Association Ltd

Website Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 01 May 2026

This Website Policy applies to the use of the website operated by Scottish Clay Target Association Ltd (“SCTA”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) at https://www.scta.uk.

Registered Office: MacFarlane Gray House Castlecraig Business Park Stirling FK7 7WT Scotland, United Kingdom

Administration Address: 17 Madras Road Auchtermuchty KY14 7BW Scotland, United Kingdom

Contact Email: administrator@scta.co.uk

1. Purpose of This Policy

This Website Policy explains how users may access and use the SCTA website, the standards expected of visitors, and the measures we take to protect the integrity, safety, and lawful operation of the website.

By accessing or using this website, you agree to comply with this Website Policy together with our Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.

2. Website Content

The SCTA website is provided for general information relating to:

  • Clay target shooting in Scotland;
  • SCTA membership;
  • Fixtures, competitions, and events;
  • Coaching and training information;
  • Policies and governance documents;
  • Safety and legislative guidance;
  • Member services and benefits.

While we aim to ensure information is accurate and current, SCTA does not guarantee the completeness, accuracy, or ongoing availability of all content.

3. Acceptable Use

You agree not to:

  • Use the website in any unlawful manner;
  • Attempt to gain unauthorised access to the website or servers;
  • Introduce viruses, malware, or harmful code;
  • Use the website to transmit offensive, abusive, defamatory, or illegal content;
  • Copy or reproduce website materials for commercial purposes without permission;
  • Interfere with website functionality or security.

We reserve the right to restrict or terminate access where misuse is identified.

4. Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise stated, all content on this website, including:

  • Text;
  • Logos;
  • Graphics;
  • Downloads;
  • Bulletins;
  • Documents;
  • Images;
  • Branding;
  • Layout and design;

is owned by or licensed to SCTA.

Users may:

  • View pages for personal use;
  • Download publicly available documents for non-commercial use;
  • Print pages for personal reference.

Users may not:

  • Republish website material;
  • Modify or commercially exploit website content;
  • Use SCTA branding or logos without written permission;
  • Reproduce materials in a misleading or defamatory context.

5. Member and User Submissions

Where users submit forms, comments, competition information, or other content:

  • You confirm that the information submitted is accurate and lawful;
  • You confirm you have the right to provide such information;
  • You grant SCTA permission to use submitted content for administrative, promotional, and operational purposes relating to SCTA activities.

SCTA reserves the right to remove or refuse any material considered inappropriate or unlawful.

6. External Links

This website may include links to third-party websites.

SCTA:

  • Has no control over third-party content;
  • Does not endorse external websites unless expressly stated;
  • Accepts no responsibility for external content, policies, or services.

Users access third-party websites at their own risk.

7. Website Availability

We aim to maintain uninterrupted website access but do not guarantee:

  • Continuous availability;
  • Error-free operation;
  • Compatibility with all devices or browsers.

SCTA may suspend or modify the website without notice for maintenance, updates, or operational reasons.

8. Security

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect the website and user information.

However, internet transmissions are never completely secure and users acknowledge that information transmitted online may carry inherent risks.

Users are responsible for ensuring their own systems are protected with appropriate antivirus and security measures.

9. Cookies

The SCTA website may use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Improve website functionality;
  • Monitor website performance;
  • Remember user preferences;
  • Support analytics.

Further information is available within the SCTA Privacy Policy.

10. Privacy and Data Protection

Any personal data collected through the website will be processed in accordance with:

  • UK GDPR;
  • The Data Protection Act 2018;
  • SCTA Privacy Policy.

Users should review the SCTA Privacy Policy for detailed information regarding data handling.

11. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent perPrivacy Policymitted by law, SCTA excludes liability for:

  • Indirect or consequential losses;
  • Loss of data or business interruption;
  • Damage caused by viruses or harmful materials;
  • Reliance placed on website information.

Nothing in this policy excludes liability where such exclusion would be unlawful.

12. Changes to This Website Policy

SCTA may amend this Website Policy at any time.

Updated versions will be published on the website and become effective immediately upon publication unless otherwise stated.

13. Governing Law

This Website Policy is governed by the laws of Scotland.

Any disputes arising in connection with the website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Scottish courts.