The Players Fund Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to The Players Fund ("we", "us", or "our"). We are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you use our website or services.

This policy complies with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal information:

a) Information you provide:

- Name, email address, and contact details

- Financial information for donations or payments

- Any other information you choose to provide

b) Information we automatically collect:

- IP address

- Browser type and version

- Operating system

- Referral source

- Length of visit, page views, and website navigation

c) Cookies and similar technologies:

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on our website. Please see our Cookie Policy section below for more information.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information for the following purposes:

- To provide and improve our services

- To process donations and payments

- To communicate with you about our services and activities

- To comply with legal obligations

- To analyse and improve our website performance

- To prevent fraud and ensure security

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal information based on one or more of the following legal grounds:

- Your consent

- Performance of a contract

- Compliance with a legal obligation

- Legitimate interests pursued by us or a third party

5. Data Sharing and Transfers

We may share your personal information with:

- Service providers who assist us in operating our website and services

- Law enforcement or regulatory bodies when required by law

- Third parties in the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

We ensure that any third parties who process your data on our behalf adhere to the same level of data protection as required by UK GDPR.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for 12 months after our last interaction or the last use of our services, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

7. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the following rights:

- Right to access your personal information

- Right to rectification of inaccurate information

- Right to erasure ('right to be forgotten')

- Right to restrict processing

- Right to data portability

- Right to object to processing

- Rights related to automated decision-making and profiling

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided in Section 11.

8. Data Security

We have implemented appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorised access, accidental loss, or destruction.

9. Children's Privacy

Our website and services are not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new policy on our website or by sending you an email notification.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

The Players Fund, 126 New Kings Road, London, SW6 4LZ, UK

Email: contact@playersfund.vc

Phone: 07599587147

12. Complaints

If you are not satisfied with our response to your concerns, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO), the UK supervisory authority for data protection issues (www.ico.org.uk).

13. International Data Transfers

If we transfer your personal information outside the UK, we will ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data, such as Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the UK government.

14. Marketing Communications

We may send you marketing communications if you have given us your consent or if we have a legitimate interest to do so. You can opt out of receiving marketing communications at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in any email or contacting us directly.

15. Data Protection Officer

For all data protection matters, please contact us at contact@playersfund.vc.

16. Cookie Policy

We use cookies and similar technologies on our website. Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience and allow us to improve our site. We use the following types of cookies:

a) Strictly Necessary Cookies: These cookies are essential for you to browse the website and use its features.

b) Performance Cookies: These cookies collect information about how you use our website, helping us to improve its functionality.

c) Functionality Cookies: These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced features.

d) Targeting/Advertising Cookies: These cookies are used to deliver adverts more relevant to you and your interests.

You can control and manage cookies in your browser settings. Please note that removing or blocking cookies may impact your user experience and parts of our website may no longer be fully accessible.

Last updated: August 1st, 2024