Last updated: Wednesday 17th December 2025 at 15:42
Fakenham Town Football Club ("we", "us", or "our") is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal data when you visit our website or interact with us. By using the Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
1. Who We Are
Fakenham Town Football Club is a football club based in the United Kingdom.
· Data Controller: Fakenham Town Football Club Ltd
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us using the details above.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of personal data when you visit our website or interact with us:
· Personal identification information – such as your name, email address, phone number, or postal address (for example, when you contact us, register with the club, or sign up for updates)
· Player and member information – such as date of birth, team details, registration details, and emergency contact information
· Website usage and technical data – including IP address, browser type and version, pages visited, referring URLs, and time spent on the site
· Communications – information you provide when contacting us by email, through website forms, or by other means
We only collect personal data that is relevant, necessary, and proportionate to the purposes described in this Privacy Policy.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use personal data for the following purposes:
· To operate and manage the football club and its activities
· To respond to enquiries and communications
· To manage memberships, registrations, and team administration
· To send club news, updates, and information (where you have opted in)
· To improve our website and user experience
4. Log Data & Analytics
When you visit our website (www.fakenhamtownfc.org), we may automatically collect log data such as:
· IP Address
· Browser type and version
· Pages visited
· Date, time, and duration of visits
We may use Google Analytics to analyse how visitors use our website. This data is used only to improve website performance and user experience.
5. Security
The security of your Personal Information is important to us, but remember that no method of transmission over the Internet, or method of electronic storage, is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your Personal Information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
6. Cookies
Our website uses cookies to help improve your browsing experience and to understand how our website is used.
Cookies are small text files stored on your device. We use:
· Essential cookies – required for the website to function properly
· Non-essential cookies, including analytics cookies (such as Google Analytics), which help us understand how visitors use our website
You can also control or delete cookies at any time through your browser settings. Please note that disabling some cookies may affect the functionality of the website.
7. Sharing Your Data
We do not sell or rent personal data to third parties. We may share personal data only when necessary:
· When dealing with a submission from the contact form
· With football authorities or leagues where required
8. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, including legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. When personal data is no longer required, it will be securely deleted or anonymised.
9. Your Data Protection Rights
Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:
· Access your personal data
· Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
· Request erasure of your personal data
· Restrict or object to processing
· Withdraw consent at any time
10. Children's Data
We take special care when processing personal data relating to children. Where required, parental or guardian consent will be obtained for junior players or members under the age of 18.
11. Links to Other Websites
Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.
12. Right to Lodge a Complaint
If you have any concerns about how we handle your personal data, we encourage you to contact us first so we can try to resolve the issue. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), the UK’s data protection regulator. Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
13. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the updated policy will take effect once published.
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