FC Highend Football Club is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use and protect personal information when you interact with our website, teams and club activities.

This policy complies with the requirements of UK General Data Protection Regulation and the Data Protection Act 2018.

1. Who We Are

FC Highend Football Club is a grassroots football club providing football training, matches and community activities for players of various ages.

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or how your data is used, please contact the club through the official contact details listed on the website.

2. What Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal information:

Player Information

• Player name

• Date of birth

• Parent or guardian details

• Emergency contact information

• Medical information relevant to participation

Parent or Guardian Information

• Name

• Email address

• Phone number

• Emergency contact details

Website Information

When you visit our website we may collect:

• Basic website usage data

• Contact form submissions

• Enquiry information

3. How We Use Your Information

FC Highend uses personal data to:

• Register players with the club

• Communicate with players and parents about training, matches and events

• Manage team administration and club activities

• Respond to enquiries submitted through the website

• Ensure the safety and wellbeing of participants

• Comply with safeguarding and football governing body requirements

Personal data will only be used for legitimate club purposes.

4. Sharing Information

FC Highend will not sell or distribute personal information to third parties.

However, in some circumstances information may be shared with:

• The Football Association for football registration or safeguarding purposes

• League organisers or governing bodies where required

• Emergency services if necessary to protect the safety of a participant

All data sharing will be done responsibly and only where necessary.

5. How We Store Your Information

FC Highend takes reasonable steps to ensure personal information is stored securely.

Information may be stored through:

• Secure digital systems used for club administration

• Password-protected files or systems

• Restricted access for authorised club volunteers only

Personal data will only be kept for as long as necessary for club administration or safeguarding requirements.

6. Photography and Media

FC Highend may take photographs or videos during training sessions, matches or events for promotional purposes.

These images may appear on:

• The FC Highend website

• Social media platforms

• Club promotional materials

Where images involve children, the club will follow safeguarding guidance and obtain parental consent where appropriate.

Parents who do not wish their child to appear in club media should inform the club.

7. Your Data Rights

Under UK General Data Protection Regulation individuals have rights relating to their personal data.

These include the right to:

• Request access to personal information held by the club

• Request correction of inaccurate information

• Request deletion of personal information where appropriate

• Object to the processing of personal data

Requests should be made through the club's contact details.

8. Cookies

The FC Highend website may use cookies or similar technologies to improve website functionality and user experience.

Cookies are small files stored on your device that help websites operate effectively.

Users can control or disable cookies through their browser settings.

9. Changes to This Policy

FC Highend may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

Any changes will be published on this page.

10. Contact

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or how your information is used, please contact FC Highend Football Club through the contact details provided on the website.