Club Policies

Skerries Rugby Football Club (RFC) respects your right to privacy and our requirement to comply with the Data Protection Acts 1988 and 2003. The purpose of this website Privacy Policy is to outline how we deal with any personal data you provide to us while visiting our website. If you are not happy with the content of this policy you should not use this website.

By visiting www.skerriesrfc.ie (“our website”), you are accepting the terms of this Privacy Policy. Any external links to other websites are clearly identifiable as such, and we are not responsible for the content or the privacy policies of these other websites.

Controllers of Information: Any personal information provided to or gathered by Skerries RFC is controlled by Skerries RFC, Holmpatrick, Skerries, Co. Dublin.

Use of Non-Personal Information: We collect Non-Personal information about our online visitors to track the total number of guests visiting Skerries RFC media sites and to guide our efforts to improve our website. The Non-Personal information we monitor includes the browser type and operating system being used by our visitors, areas of the site visited, date and time of access, host or service provider and identification of the referring site. This information is used exclusively for our internal purposes and is not disclosed to any non-affiliated third parties save as required by law.

Cookies: Our website uses ‘cookie’ technology. A cookie is a small piece of text stored by the browser on your computer, at the request of our server. We may use cookies to deliver content specific to your interests and to save your personal preferences so you do not have to re-enter them each time you connect to our website — our cookies are not available to other websites. Our cookies will record the following: your IP gateway address, the point of entry to the site, search terms used, your navigation through the site and other information that helps us make the site more accessible. You are always free to decline our cookies, via browser settings, or to ask your browser to indicate when a cookie is being sent. You can delete cookie files from your computer at your discretion. If you decline our cookies or ask for notification each time a cookie is being sent, this may affect your ease of use of this website.

Use of Member Information: There may be times in connection with your use of our website when we will need to obtain personally identifiable information from you and about you. Such information may include your name, mailing address, e-mail address, phone number or other similar detail. This information will not be collected without your knowledge. Members' names and addresses are submitted annually to the licensing courts for the granting of the club licence.

Member Correspondence Opt-Out: If you do not wish to receive any electronic correspondence from Skerries RFC, please contact [email protected] and request to be excluded from future correspondence.

Member Access to Personal Information: Skerries RFC respects your privacy and data protection rights, particularly your right to access your information. On your request, we will share with you the personal information we collect and retain about you in accordance with Data Protection Regulation. We strive to keep your data accurate and ask you to provide us with any changes or corrections. Requests for access to your personal data (per section 4 of the Data Protection Act) should be addressed to: Honorary Secretary, Skerries RFC, Holmpatrick, Skerries, Co. Dublin.

Internal Communication: The privacy of communication over the Internet cannot be guaranteed, because the Internet is not a secure medium, and you acknowledge that your use of our website (including information that you transmit to the site) may be subject to access or manipulation by, or disclosure to, third parties. Skerries RFC does not assume any responsibility for any harm, loss or damage you may experience or incur by the sending of personal or confidential information over the Internet by or to Skerries RFC.

Changes to this Privacy Policy: Any changes to this Privacy Policy will be posted on the website so you are always aware of what information we collect, how we use it and under what circumstances, if any, we disclose it.

Members should represent the club positively on social media. The following guidelines apply to all members, volunteers and supporters:

• Do not post content that could bring the club into disrepute.
• Photographs of underage players should only be shared with parental consent and should not include names or other identifying information.
• Do not tag underage players in photos on public platforms.
• Treat all clubs, opponents, referees, and officials with respect in any public post or comment.
• Official club accounts are managed by designated volunteers — do not create unofficial accounts purporting to represent Skerries RFC.
• Any concerns about content should be raised with the Club Secretary or Child Welfare Officer.

Skerries RFC fully supports the IRFU's anti-doping policy and the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) regulations.

• The use of prohibited substances or methods as defined by WADA is strictly forbidden.
• Any player found in breach of these regulations will face sanctions as outlined by the IRFU.
• Players are responsible for any substance they ingest, including supplements — check all supplements against the WADA Prohibited List before use.
• If you are prescribed medication, check with the team doctor or pharmacist if it appears on the prohibited list.
• Further information is available at irishrugby.ie.

Skerries RFC is proud to be an inclusive club that welcomes players of all backgrounds, genders, abilities, and identities.

• Discrimination of any kind on the grounds of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability, or any other characteristic will not be tolerated.
• All members have the right to participate in club activities free from bullying, harassment, or victimisation.
• We actively encourage participation from all sections of the community in Skerries and the wider North County Dublin area.
• Any complaint of discrimination should be reported to the Club Chair or Secretary and will be investigated promptly and fairly.
• The club supports the IRFU's diversity and inclusion initiatives and Rugby for All programme.