Privacy Policy
Last updated: 3rd February 2026
The Rowing Lab (“we”, “our”, “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you use our website or contact us.
We comply with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
1. Who We Are
Business Name: The Rowing Lab
Website: www.therowinglab.com
Contact Email: dan@therowinglab.com
The Rowing Lab provides land-based rowing performance coaching, training programmes, and performance analysis services.
2. What Information We Collect
We collect personal data when you:
Submit a contact form
Book a video consultation using our scheduling link
Contact us by email
This may include:
Name
Email address
Phone number (if provided)
Club or team affiliation (if provided)
Enquiry details
Performance or training-related information you choose to share
We may also collect limited technical data automatically, such as:
IP address
Browser type
Pages visited
(Collected through standard website analytics tools if enabled.)
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal data to:
Respond to enquiries
Schedule and manage consultations
Deliver coaching and performance services
Communicate service-related information
Improve our website and services
We do not use your data for automated decision-making or profiling.
4. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data under the following lawful bases:
Consent — when you submit a contact form or book a consultation
Contractual necessity — when providing coaching services
Legitimate interests — to improve service delivery and website performance
Legal obligation — where required by law
5. How We Store and Protect Your Data
We store personal data securely using:
Password-protected systems
Secure cloud and email platforms
Restricted access controls
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to provide services and comply with legal obligations.
6. Booking Systems and Video Calls
When you book a consultation using our external scheduling link (for example, Calendly or similar scheduling platforms), your personal data is processed according to the privacy policies of those providers.
Video consultations may be conducted using platforms such as Zoom, Google Meet, or similar services, which process limited personal data necessary to deliver the call.
We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these third-party providers.
7. Sharing Your Information
The Rowing Lab does not sell or rent personal data.
We may share limited information with trusted service providers, including:
Website hosting providers
Email communication services
Scheduling and video call platforms
Website analytics providers
All third parties are required to handle personal data securely and in compliance with applicable data protection laws.
8. Cookies
Our website may use cookies to improve functionality and analyse website usage.
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.
9. Your Data Protection Rights
Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:
Access your personal data
Request correction of inaccurate data
Request deletion of your data
Restrict or object to processing
Request data portability
Withdraw consent at any time
To exercise these rights, please contact:
Email: dan@therowinglab.com
10. Data Security
We take appropriate measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access, loss, misuse, or disclosure.
In the unlikely event of a data breach, we will follow applicable legal notification requirements.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
12. Contact Details
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact:
The Rowing Lab
Email: dan@therowinglab.com
