1. Introduction
The Non-League Players Organisation (NLPO) is committed to protecting the privacy of its members and website visitors. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information. By using our website or becoming a member, you consent to the practices described in this policy.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 **Personal Information**
When you apply for membership or interact with NLPO, we may collect the following personal information:
- Name
- Date of birth
- Contact information (email, phone number, address)
- Football-related details (club, position, playing history)
- Payment information for membership fees
- Any other information you voluntarily provide (e.g., through forms, surveys)
2.2 Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we may collect information automatically through the use of cookies and similar tracking technologies. This may include:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Referring website
- Pages viewed and navigation patterns
3. How We Use Your Information
3.1 Membership Management
We use your personal information to process your membership application, manage your membership, and provide the services and benefits you are entitled to as a member. This includes:
- Processing payments and renewals
- Providing access to resources, events, and networking opportunities
- Sending you information about NLPO activities and updates
3.2 Communication
We may use your contact information to:
- Send you newsletters, event invitations, and promotional materials
- Respond to your inquiries or requests for support
- Notify you of changes to our services, terms, or policies
3.3 Website Improvement
Information collected automatically helps us to:
- Improve our website functionality and user experience
- Monitor website performance and security
- Conduct analytics and research to enhance our services
3.4 Legal Obligations
We may process your information to comply with applicable laws, regulations, or legal requests, and to protect the rights, property, or safety of NLPO, its members, or the public.
4. How We Share Your Information
4.1 With Third-Party Service Providers
We may share your personal information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in delivering our services, such as:
- Payment processors
- Event organisers
- IT and website hosting provider
-Insurance broker and providers
-Benefits team
These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and only use it for the purposes specified by NLPO.
4.2 With Other Members
We may share limited contact information (e.g., name, email, club affiliation) with other NLPO members for networking and collaboration purposes, provided you consent to this.
4.3 Legal Compliance and Protection
We may disclose your information if required by law or if we believe that such action is necessary to:
- Comply with legal obligations or government requests
- Protect the rights, property, or safety of NLPO or its members
- Enforce our terms and conditions or other agreements
5. Your Data Protection Rights
You have certain rights regarding your personal information under applicable data protection laws. These rights include:
5.1 Access and Rectification
You can request access to the personal information we hold about you and ask us to correct or update any inaccurate or incomplete data.
5.2 Erasure
You can request that we delete your personal information, subject to any legal obligations we have to retain it.
5.3 Data Portability
You can request a copy of your personal data in a structured, machine-readable format, and ask us to transfer your data to another organisation where technically feasible.
5.4 Objection and Restriction
You can object to or request that we restrict the processing of your personal information in certain circumstances.
5.5 Withdraw Consent
If we are processing your personal information based on your consent, you can withdraw this consent at any time, without affecting the lawfulness of the processing carried out before your withdrawal.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the information provided below.
6. Data Retention
We will retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including to comply with legal, accounting, or reporting obligations. We will securely delete or anonymise your data when it is no longer required.
7. Security of Your Information
NLPO takes reasonable steps to protect your personal information from unauthorised access, use, or disclosure. We implement a range of security measures, including encryption, secure servers, and access controls, to safeguard your data. However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.
8. Use of Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your interaction with our website. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings, but disabling cookies may affect your experience on our website. For more information, please refer to our Cookie Policy.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
NLPO may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website or by other means of communication. Your continued use of our services after such updates constitutes acceptance of the new terms.
10. Contact Information
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data protection rights, please contact us at:
Non-League Players Organisation
9-13 Thorne Rd, Doncaster, United Kingdom, DN1 2HJ
Email: hi@nlpo.co.uk
By using NLPO services or applying for membership, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.