Privacy Policy

Smurfs Football Club (“we,” “our,” “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, engage with us on social media (including Meta platforms such as Facebook and Instagram), or participate in our football programs, events, or services.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

• Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, date of birth, and emergency contact details when you register with the club, sign up for events, or contact us.
• Payment Information: Collected securely through trusted third-party payment processors (we do not store card details).
• Technical Information: IP address, browser type, and usage data when you visit our website.
• Media & Consent: Photos or videos taken during club activities and events (with prior consent).

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Manage registrations, memberships, and participation in football activities.
• Communicate with you regarding events, schedules, and updates.
• Share news, promotions, or offers (with your consent).
• Improve our website, services, and overall user experience.
• Comply with legal and safeguarding requirements.

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell or trade your personal information. However, we may share data with:

• Service Providers: Trusted third parties (e.g., payment processors, IT services).
• Legal Authorities: If required by law or to protect the rights and safety of our members.
• Social Media Platforms: Limited information may be used for promotional purposes with consent.

4. Data Security

We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

5. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Request access to the personal data we hold about you.
• Correct any inaccurate information.
• Withdraw consent for marketing communications at any time.
• Request deletion of your data, subject to legal or safeguarding obligations.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at:

6. Children’s Privacy

Smurfs Football Club takes child safeguarding seriously. Personal data of children is only collected with parental/guardian consent and is handled with the highest level of care.

7. Cookies & Tracking

Our website may use cookies to enhance user experience, analyze traffic, and improve services. You can manage or disable cookies in your browser settings.

8. Third-Party Links

Our website or social media pages may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites.

9. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated date.