Privacy Policy

Network Football Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 10/01/2025

At Network Football, your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you engage with our services — including through our website, events, and email communications.

1. Who We Are

Network Football is a London-based football networking group that connects professionals through weekly football matches and related events. Our sessions take place at Paddington Recreation Ground, and we aim to foster community, collaboration, and fitness through sport.

2. Information We Collect

We collect both personal and non-personal information from you in a variety of ways:

Personal Information

Full name
Email address
Phone number
Company name / job title (if provided)
Media (e.g., photos or videos taken at events)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your data for the following purposes:

To process event registrations and manage attendance
To communicate important updates (e.g. cancellations, schedule changes)
To send you marketing communications, if you opt in
To manage customer relationships and support enquiries
To improve our services and website
For legal or contractual purposes

4. How We Store and Protect Your Data

Your data is stored securely through our website platform wix, our email marketing provider, and our internal systems. We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

We do not store payment details on our own servers — all financial transactions are processed through secure, third-party payment processors.

5. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal data. We may share your information with trusted third parties for specific purposes, including:

Email newsletter platforms (e.g., Mailchimp or Wix Email Marketing)
Payment processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal)
Cloud storage and database tools
Legal authorities (if required by law)

All third parties are required to comply with UK GDPR and data protection standards.

6. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

Access the personal data we hold about you
Request correction of incorrect or incomplete data
Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")
Object to or restrict certain data processing
Withdraw your consent to receive marketing communications

To exercise any of these rights, email us at: [your email address]

7. Cookies and Tracking

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve user experience, analyse traffic, and personalize content. You can manage your cookie preferences in your browser settings.

8. Photo and Video Content

We may occasionally take photos or videos at Network Football events to use for marketing and community-building purposes (e.g., social media, our website, newsletters).

9. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes set out in this policy, or as required by law. Contact details used for newsletters will be retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion.