Privacy Policy

Thank you for visiting the Golcar United Ladies FC website. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled in a safe and responsible manner. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your information when you interact with our website.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide to Us

When you register as a player, sign up for our newsletter, purchase merchandise, or contact us, we may collect:

• Name and contact details (email address, phone number, postal address)
• Date of birth (for player registration purposes)
• Emergency contact information
• Relevant medical information (for players)
• Payment information (when purchasing tickets or merchandise)

Information We Collect Automatically

When you browse our website, we may collect:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Device information
• Pages visited and time spent
• Referral source

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze website traffic.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Process player registrations and manage team activities
• Send you information about matches, events, and club news
• Process orders and payments
• Respond to your inquiries
• Improve our website and services
• Comply with legal obligations (including FA and league requirements)

Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data based on:

• Your consent (which you can withdraw at any time)
• The need to perform a contract with you
• Our legitimate interests (such as improving our services)
• Legal obligations we must comply with

Data Sharing

We may share your information with:

• Football governing bodies (FA, leagues) for registration purposes
• Service providers who help us operate our website and services
• Payment processors to complete transactions
• Legal authorities when required by law

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no internet transmission is 100% secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights

Under applicable data protection laws, you have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your information
• Withdraw consent where we rely on consent for processing
• Object to processing in certain circumstances
• Request restriction of processing
• Request data portability

To exercise these rights, please contact us at contact@golcarunitedladiesfc.com.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. Player registration information is typically retained for the duration of membership plus two years.

Children's Privacy

For junior players under 16, we collect information only with parental/guardian consent. If you believe we have collected information from a child without appropriate consent, please contact us immediately.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Email: contact@golcarunitedladiesfc.com

Golcar United Ladies FC
Skye Direct Stadium
Golcar, West Yorkshire

Complaints

If you are concerned about how we handle your data, please contact us first. You also have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO), the UK's data protection authority.

Last updated: March 15, 2025