Rainhill Town FC Privacy Notice
Rainhill Town FC is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy.
Who We Are
Rainhill Town FC is the data controller responsible for your personal information.
Contact:
Email: info@rainhilltownfc.co.uk
Telephone: 0151 317 3378
Information We Collect
We may collect:
- Name
- Address
- Email address
- Telephone number
- Date of birth
- Emergency contact details
- Medical information (where necessary for participation)
- Photographs and videos
- Coaching, registration and disciplinary records
Why We Collect Your Information
We use your information to:
- Register players with leagues and governing bodies
- Manage teams, fixtures and competitions
- Communicate with players, parents, volunteers and supporters
- Ensure player welfare and safeguarding
- Process memberships and payments
- Promote club activities through photographs and media
Lawful Basis
We process personal information under:
- Contractual necessity
- Legal obligations
- Legitimate interests
- Consent (where required)
Sharing Information
We may share information with:
- County FA and The FA
- Leagues and competitions
- Coaches and club officials
- Emergency services where necessary
How Long We Keep Information
We retain information only for as long as necessary to fulfil club, legal and safeguarding requirements.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access your personal information
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion where appropriate
- Restrict or object to processing
- Withdraw consent where consent is relied upon
Complaints
If you are unhappy with how we use your information, please contact us first.
You also have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office.
Changes to This Notice
We may update this privacy notice from time to time. The latest version will always be available through the club.
For a grassroots football club, it is also advisable to have separate privacy notices for:
- Players and parents
- Volunteers and coaches
- Website visitors
- Sponsors and partners
These help ensure compliance with UK GDPR transparency requirements.