Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 01/01/2025
FundedFootball CIC ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you interact with our website, apply for support, donate, or contact us.
1. Who We Are
FundedFootball is a UK-based Community Interest Company (CIC), working to make grassroots football accessible to every child by offering financial support to families in need. Our registered address is:
Funded Football 128 City Road, LONDON, ENGLAND EC1V 2NX
Company Registration No:
2. What Information We Collect
We may collect the following information from you:
When you visit our website or contact us:
Name
Email address
IP address and browser information (via cookies)
When you donate:
Name
Contact information (email/postcode)
Payment details (processed securely by third-party platforms – we do not store card data)
When you apply for support:
Parent/guardian name and contact details
Child’s name and age
Club information
Household income information (optional and only when required for means testing)
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
Process and acknowledge donations
Respond to your enquiries
Assess eligibility and provide financial support
Communicate updates and news (only if you opt in)
Maintain our internal records and ensure transparency as a CIC
We do not sell or share your personal data for marketing purposes.
4. Lawful Basis for Processing
Under UK GDPR, our lawful bases include:
Consent (when you opt in to communications)
Legitimate interest (e.g. responding to enquiries)
Contract (e.g. processing support applications or donations)
Legal obligation (e.g. financial record-keeping for HMRC and CIC regulations)
5. Data Storage and Security
Your data is stored securely using encrypted systems and only accessed by authorised personnel. We use reputable third-party services (e.g. Stripe, PayPal, Google Workspace) that comply with data protection laws.
We retain your information only as long as necessary:
Donations: 6 years (for accounting/legal obligations)
Applications: up to 3 years
Enquiries: up to 1 year
6. Your Rights
You have the right to:
Access your data
Request correction or deletion
Withdraw consent (for communications)
Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
To exercise your rights, contact:
📧 contact@fundedfootball.co.uk
7. Cookies
We use cookies to improve your browsing experience and track website performance. You can accept or reject cookies when you visit our site. Learn more in our [Cookie Policy] (if separate).
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy as needed. The latest version will always be posted here with the effective date.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this policy or your data:
FundedFootball CIC
📧 Email: contact@fundedfootball.co.uk
Funded Football 128 City Road, LONDON, ENGLAND EC1V 2NX