Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 8th November 2024

1. Introduction

Welcome to Newhill FC’s website (https://newhillfc.com). At Newhill FC, we are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.

By accessing or using our website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms, please discontinue use of our website.

2. Who We Are

Newhill Football Club is a community-focused organization based in Belfast. Our mission is to promote football and provide social, spiritual, educational, and recreational activities to young people in our local community.

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

3. Information We Collect

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

3.1 Information You Provide to Us

  • Contact Information: Such as your name, email address, phone number, and postal address, provided when you sign up for our newsletter, make inquiries, or register for events.
  • Membership Details: Information provided when you become a member of Newhill FC, including age, address, and emergency contact information.
  • Payment Information: Details related to membership fees, donations, or event registrations. Payment data is securely processed by third-party providers and is not stored on our servers.

3.2 Information Collected Automatically

  • Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We may use cookies, web beacons, and other tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing behaviour, IP address, browser type, operating system, and device type.
  • Analytics Data: We use Google Analytics and other analytics tools to gather insights about how users interact with our website. This helps us improve our services.

4. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

  • To provide and maintain our website and services.
  • To process and manage your membership, registrations, or donations.
  • To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support.
  • To send you newsletters, updates, and marketing communications (with your consent).
  • To monitor and analyse usage patterns on our website.
  • To comply with legal obligations and protect our legal rights.

5. Legal Basis for Processing

We rely on the following legal bases for processing your personal data:

  • Consent: When you provide us with your consent to process your personal data for specific purposes (e.g., subscribing to newsletters).
  • Contract: Processing is necessary for the performance of a contract with you (e.g., managing your membership).
  • Legitimate Interests: Processing is necessary for our legitimate interests, such as improving our website and services.
  • Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws and regulations.

6. Disclosure of Your Information

We may share your information with:

  • Service Providers: Third-party companies that assist us in operating our website, processing payments, or providing services.
  • Legal Authorities: When required by law or in response to legal requests.
  • Sponsors and Partners: Only if you have given explicit consent.

We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties.

7. Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. This includes using secure servers, encryption, and access controls. However, please be aware that no method of data transmission or storage is 100% secure.

8. Data Retention

We will retain your personal data only for as long as is necessary for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy, or to comply with legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.

9. Your Rights

Under the UK GDPR, you have the following rights:

  • Right to Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
  • Right to Rectification: Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Right to Erasure: Request the deletion of your data under certain circumstances.
  • Right to Restrict Processing: Request a halt to processing if you contest its accuracy or lawfulness.
  • Right to Data Portability: Request your data in a structured, commonly used format.
  • Right to Object: Object to our processing of your data for direct marketing or legitimate interests.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected].

10. Cookies Policy

We use cookies to enhance your experience on our website. By using our website, you consent to our use of cookies. You can control your cookie settings through your browser. You can find out more via our Cookie Policy

Types of Cookies We Use

  • Essential Cookies: Necessary for the functionality of our website.
  • Analytics Cookies: Used to collect information about how visitors interact with our website.
  • Marketing Cookies: Used to deliver personalized content and advertising.

11. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these websites. Please review their privacy policies before submitting any personal data.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Effective Date." Please review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your data.

13. Complaints

If you believe that we have not complied with this Privacy Policy or UK data protection laws, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at https://ico.org.uk/.

14. Contact Us

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

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