Privacy Policy

1. Data Controller

The Veteranos - Football Clubs platform is managed by the veteran group coordinators. For data protection enquiries, contact the coordinators via the Veteranos WhatsApp group.

2. Purpose of Processing

The personal data collected is used solely to facilitate contact between veteran football teams for arranging matches and sporting events.

3. Data Collected

• Team coordinator/manager name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Team and ground name and location
• Team logo (optional)

4. Legal Basis

Processing is based on the explicit consent of the data subject (Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR), given at the time of registration on the platform.

5. Data Access

Contact details (coordinator name, phone, email) are accessible only to other registered teams on the platform. General information (team name, location, kit colours) is publicly visible.

6. Data Subject Rights

Under the GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access: View all your data in the team dashboard
• Rectification: Edit your data at any time
• Erasure: Delete your team and all associated data
• Portability: Request your data in a digital format
• Withdraw consent: at any time, without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing

7. Data Retention

Data is retained while the team is active on the platform. After deletion by the coordinator or moderator, data is permanently erased.

8. Security

Data is stored on secure servers with encryption in transit (HTTPS) and at rest. Access is protected by authentication.

9. Cookies

The platform only uses essential technical cookies for authentication (coordinator session). No tracking or advertising cookies are used.

10. Contact

To exercise your rights or for any questions about this policy, contact the platform coordinators via the Veteranos WhatsApp group.