Privacy Policy

Last updated: 16 June 2025

At U Can – Adapted Water Sports Camp, your privacy matters to us.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you visit our website, join the waitlist, or take part in our activities. It also tells you about your rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

The camp is organised by LanzAbility in collaboration with Aò! Experience.


1. Who We Are

U Can
Avenida Las Playas, Tías, 35510, Lanzarote, Spain
Email: ucan@ucan-international.com

We are responsible for collecting and processing your personal data in connection with the U Can camp.


2. What Personal Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following personal information:

When you sign up for the waitlist:

  • Your full name

  • Email address

  • Country of residence

  • Optional: disability/access needs

When you book or participate in the camp:

  • Phone number

  • Emergency contact details

  • Health and accessibility information relevant to the camp

  • Travel preferences (e.g. flight or accommodation needs)

  • Payment information (processed securely by third-party providers)

Automatically collected data:

  • IP address

  • Browser type and device information

  • Website usage data (via cookies – see Section 7)


3. How We Use Your Data

We only use your personal data for specific, lawful purposes, including:

  • To manage your waitlist registration and communicate with you

  • To organise and coordinate your participation in the U Can camp

  • To personalise activities and ensure safety based on your needs

  • To arrange adapted services (e.g. transfers, accommodation)

  • To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support

  • For internal analytics and improvement of our services (in anonymised form)

We do not sell or rent your personal data.


4. Legal Bases for Processing

We process your data under the following legal bases:

  • Consent – when you voluntarily give us information (e.g. waitlist or contact form)

  • Contract – when we need your data to organise your participation

  • Legal obligation – e.g. keeping records for tax or insurance purposes

  • Legitimate interest – e.g. improving our services, ensuring safety

You can withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us.


5. Who Has Access to Your Data

Your data will be accessed only by staff involved in organising the camp. We may also share relevant details with:

  • Our activity partners (Aò! Experience instructors and guides)

  • Accommodation providers (only with your consent)

  • Medical professionals or emergency services (in case of emergency)

  • Secure payment processing platforms (e.g. Stripe or PayPal)

All third parties are contractually obliged to protect your data in line with GDPR.


6. How Long We Keep Your Data

  • Waitlist data: Up to 18 months after sign-up

  • Booking data: Up to 5 years for legal and insurance purposes

  • Photos/videos: Only if you’ve given consent; you can withdraw it at any time

We review our retention policy regularly and securely delete data no longer needed.


7. Cookies and Tracking

Our website uses essential cookies to function properly, and analytics cookies (e.g. Google Analytics) to help us understand how visitors use the site.

You can control cookie settings through your browser or accept/reject optional cookies via our cookie banner.


8. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access your data

  • Correct inaccurate or outdated information

  • Request deletion of your data

  • Restrict or object to processing

  • Withdraw your consent at any time

  • File a complaint with a data protection authority

To exercise any of these rights, email us at ucan@ucan-international.com.


9. Data Security

We use up-to-date security measures (e.g. SSL encryption, secure servers, and limited staff access) to protect your personal information from loss, misuse, or unauthorised access.


10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in law or how we operate. Any significant changes will be clearly communicated on this page and via email if appropriate.


Questions?

If you have any questions about your privacy or how we use your data, please contact us:

LanzAbility
Email: ucan@ucan-international.com