Effective Date: 23/10/2025
Last Updated: 23/10/2025
- Introduction
The European Football Academy (“we”, “our”, “us”) values your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and share your information when you visit our website (europeanfootball.academy) or engage with our academy’s services.
- Who We Are
European Football Academy is a youth football development organisation based in London, UK, focused on providing professional football training and development to boys and girls aged U5–U18.
Contact Details:
European Football Academy
Email: info@efalondon.com
Address: 86-90 Paul Street, London, England, EC2A 4NE
- Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following personal data:
Personal identification information: Name, date of birth, address, email, phone number.
Player details: Age group, medical information (where necessary for safety), performance data.
Parent/guardian information: Name, contact details, emergency contact.
Payment details: For course fees and subscriptions (processed securely via third-party payment providers).
Website data: IP address, browser type, and usage data (via cookies or analytics tools).
- How We Use Your Information
We use your personal data to:
Register players and manage academy memberships.
Communicate updates, schedules, and important notices.
Ensure player safety and well-being.
Process payments and maintain financial records.
Improve our training programmes and customer experience.
Comply with legal or safeguarding obligations.
- Legal Basis for Processing
We process personal data under the following lawful bases (as defined by the UK GDPR):
Contractual necessity: To deliver football training and academy services.
Legal obligation: To comply with child protection, health, and safety laws.
Legitimate interest: To manage operations, promote events, and improve our services.
Consent: For marketing communications and optional data collection.
- Sharing Your Information
We may share personal data with:
Academy coaches and staff (for training and safety purposes).
Tournament organisers or governing bodies (where necessary).
Trusted service providers (e.g. payment processors, booking systems).
Legal or regulatory authorities (when required by law).
We never sell your personal information to third parties.
- Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data against loss, misuse, or unauthorised access. Access to personal data is limited to authorised staff only.
- Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes described above or to meet legal obligations. After that, data will be securely deleted or anonymised.
- Your Data Protection Rights
Under the UK GDPR, you have the right to:
Access the personal data we hold about you.
Request correction or deletion of your data.
Object to processing or request restriction of use.
Withdraw consent (where applicable).
Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at www.ico.org.uk
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- Cookies
Our website uses cookies to enhance user experience and analyse site traffic. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.
- Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any significant changes will be communicated via our website or by email.
- Contact Us
For questions or requests regarding your personal data, please contact:
European Football Academy
Email: info@efalondon.com
Address: 86-90 Paul Street, London, England, EC2A 4NE
