The Association of Dunkirk Little Ships
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Privacy Notice

Last updated: 9 March 2026

Who We Are

The Association of Dunkirk Little Ships (ADLS) is a private members organisation. We commemorate Operations Dynamo, Cycle and Aerial and maintain records relating to Dunkirk Little Ships.

For UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018 purposes, ADLS acts as the data controller for personal data processed through this website and related membership administration.

Personal Data We Collect

Contact details and identity information you provide, including name, email address, phone number and correspondence.

Membership and vessel-related information submitted for administration, events and archival review.

Technical data such as IP address, browser type and cookie/session data used to operate and secure the site.

Lawful Bases and Use

We process personal data to manage membership services, respond to enquiries, organise events, and maintain association records.

Our lawful bases include contract, legitimate interests, legal obligation and consent where required (for example, optional communications).

Sharing, Retention and Security

We do not sell personal data. We may share data with service providers that host or support this website, and with event/administrative partners where necessary.

We retain data only for as long as needed for the purposes above, legal obligations, and legitimate archival requirements.

We apply appropriate technical and organisational security controls; however, no internet transmission is fully risk free.

Your Rights

You may request access, rectification, erasure, restriction, objection, and data portability where applicable under UK GDPR.

To exercise rights or make a privacy enquiry, contact info@adls.org.uk. You can also complain to the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).