Who We Are
Glaslough Villa FC (“the Club”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) is a community football club based in Glaslough, Co. Monaghan.
We are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy and handling personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Irish data protection law.
For any questions regarding this policy or your personal data, please contact:
Email: info@glasloughvilla.ie
What Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of personal data:
Player Information
- Name
- Date of birth
- Gender
- Team/age group
- Medical or emergency contact information where relevant
Parent/Guardian Information
- Name
- Address
- Email address
- Phone number
Volunteer / Coach Information
- Contact details
- Coaching qualifications
- Garda Vetting status where required
Financial Information
- Membership payments
- Lotto subscriptions
- Fundraising payments
Website and Communications Data
When using our website or contacting us, we may collect:
- Email correspondence
- Website usage information
- IP address and browser information
Why We Use Your Information
We use personal data for the legitimate operation of the Club, including:
- Registering players and teams
- Communicating fixtures, training, and club updates
- Managing memberships and subscriptions
- Ensuring player welfare and safety
- Organising competitions and events
- Administering fundraising activities, including club lotto initiatives
- Managing volunteers and coaches
- Complying with legal and governing body obligations
Lawful Basis for Processing
We process personal data under one or more of the following lawful bases:
- Performance of a contract
- Legitimate interests of the Club
- Legal obligations
- Consent, where required
Where consent is relied upon, it may be withdrawn at any time.
Club Communications and Marketing
The Club may contact members, parents/guardians, volunteers, and supporters regarding:
- Fixtures and training
- Club news and announcements
- Fundraising initiatives
- Lotto launches, draws, and promotions
- Events and community activities
We will only send electronic marketing communications where permitted under Irish law.
Every marketing communication will include an option to unsubscribe or opt out of future communications.
You may opt out at any time by contacting the Club or using the unsubscribe option included in emails.
Sharing of Information
We may share information with:
- Football governing bodies and leagues
- Coaches and team officials
- Service providers acting on behalf of the Club
- Emergency services where necessary
We do not sell personal data to third parties.
Data Retention
We only keep personal data for as long as reasonably necessary for:
- Club administration
- Legal or insurance requirements
- Safeguarding obligations
- Financial record keeping
Inactive records may be securely deleted after an appropriate retention period.
Your Rights
Under data protection law, you have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Correct inaccurate information
- Request deletion of data
- Restrict or object to processing
- Withdraw consent where applicable
- Lodge a complaint with the Irish Data Protection Commission
Security
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access, loss, misuse, or disclosure.
Photography and Social Media
The Club may use photographs or videos from matches, training sessions, and club events for:
- Club promotion
- Social media
- Website content
- Local media coverage
If a parent/guardian does not wish for a child’s image to be used, they should notify the Club in writing.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on the Club website.
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