1. Introduction
At Vale Juniors F.C., we are committed to protecting the privacy and security of our players, supporters, and website visitors. This Data Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal information in accordance with data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

2. Data Collection
We collect personal data for various reasons, including:

Player registration and membership
Managing club activities, fixtures, and events
Sending communications and updates regarding club activities
Processing payments and managing financial transactions
Website functionality and performance tracking
Information we may collect:
Personal identification information (e.g., name, date of birth, address)
Contact details (e.g., email address, phone number)
Emergency contact information (e.g., next of kin details)
Health information (for players, to ensure appropriate care during activities)
Photographs and video recordings (for club promotion, newsletters, and website content)
Payment details (for membership fees, donations, etc.)

3. How We Use Your Data
We will only use personal data for legitimate club purposes. This includes:

Managing player and volunteer registration
Communicating updates about club events and activities
Processing membership fees and other transactions
Maintaining health and safety records
Sharing media, such as photographs or videos, to promote the club
We do not sell or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.

4. Data Storage
Personal data is stored securely, either electronically or physically, with appropriate safeguards in place to prevent unauthorized access, disclosure, or loss. We take measures to ensure the security of all personal data, including:

Password-protected systems
Secure physical filing systems
Regular review and update of our security measures

5. Data Sharing
We may share personal data with trusted third parties who provide services to Vale Juniors F.C., such as:

Governing bodies for football (e.g., local leagues, FA)
Service providers (e.g., for payment processing or IT support)
Medical personnel, when necessary, for health and safety reasons
We will ensure that any third party we share data with complies with data protection regulations and only uses the data for specified purposes.

6. Data Retention
We will only retain personal data for as long as is necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy or to comply with legal obligations. For example:

Player and membership records will be kept for the duration of the membership and for a reasonable period afterward
Financial records will be kept for a minimum of six years in compliance with tax laws

7. Your Rights
Under data protection laws, individuals have certain rights regarding their personal data, including:

Access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
Correction: You can ask us to correct any inaccurate or incomplete data.
Deletion: You can request that we delete your personal data, provided we have no legal obligation to retain it.
Restriction: You can request that we restrict how we process your data.
Objection: You can object to our processing of your data for specific purposes.
If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us at hello@valejuniorsfc.com.

8. Cookies and Website Tracking
Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit our website. We use cookies to:

Track website performance and user activity
Improve user experience
You can manage your cookie preferences through your web browser settings.

9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Data Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the law or our practices. Any updates will be posted on our website, and where appropriate, we will notify you of significant changes.

10. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Data Privacy Policy or the way we handle your data, please contact us at:

Vale Juniors F.C.
Email: hello@iquaticsonline.co.uk