Privacy Policy

Walking Football Caribbean
Last updated: 22 February 2026


1. Who We Are

  • UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR)

  • Data Protection Act 2018


2. What Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following information:

a) Information You Provide Directly

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Telephone number

  • Date of birth / age category

  • Emergency contact details

  • Medical disclosures (where relevant for participation)

  • Information submitted via contact forms

b) Website Usage Data

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

  • IP address

  • Browser type

  • Pages visited

  • Date/time of visit

  • Device type

This may be collected via cookies or analytics tools.


3. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal data to:

  • Respond to enquiries

  • Register players and members

  • Organise fixtures and tournaments

  • Maintain player statistics

  • Communicate training schedules and updates

  • Ensure participant safety

  • Improve our website

  • Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell or rent your personal data.


4. Lawful Basis for Processing

Under UK GDPR, we rely on:

  • Consent – where you provide information voluntarily

  • Legitimate Interests – to run and promote community sport

  • Legal Obligation – safeguarding and compliance requirements

  • Vital Interests – where medical or emergency data is required


5. Cookies

Our website may use cookies to:

  • Improve user experience

  • Analyse website traffic

  • Maintain website functionality

You can disable cookies in your browser settings. Some features may not function correctly if cookies are disabled.

If we use Google Analytics, it collects anonymised traffic data.


6. Sharing Your Information

We may share information with:

  • Event organisers

  • Match officials

  • Safeguarding bodies

  • Insurance providers

  • Governing football associations

  • Website hosting providers

We only share what is necessary and ensure third parties handle data securely.


7. Data Storage & Security

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data, including:

  • Secure hosting

  • Password-protected systems

  • Restricted administrative access

Personal data is retained only as long as necessary for operational or legal purposes.


8. Your Rights

Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Request correction of inaccurate data

  • Request deletion (“right to be forgotten”)

  • Restrict processing

  • Object to processing

  • Data portability

  • Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise your rights, email: info@walkingfootballcaribbean.org

If you are unhappy with how your data is handled, you may contact:

Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
https://ico.org.uk


9. Children’s Data

Walking Football Caribbean activities are aimed at adults aged 50+.
We do not knowingly collect data from children under 18.


10. External Links

Our website may contain links to external websites.
We are not responsible for their privacy practices.


11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.
Changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.