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1. Introduction

Welcome to Young United FC (“we”, “our”, or “us”).
We are a community-based football club located in Dawu-Akuapem, Ghana, committed to developing young football talent and building strong relationships with our supporters, partners, and community.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website youngunitedfc.com, interact with us on social media, or contact us through forms or email.

By using our website or providing your information, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information:

a) Information you provide directly

  • Name, email address, and phone number (when you contact us or apply for trials).
  • Player details such as age, position, height, or location (if submitted via academy or trial forms).
  • Messages or enquiries sent through our contact forms or email.

b) Information collected automatically

  • IP address, browser type, device information, and pages visited (via analytics tools such as Google Analytics).
  • Cookies and similar technologies used to improve website functionality and user experience.

c) Information from social media

If you interact with us on Facebook or Instagram, we may receive your public profile information depending on your privacy settings.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Respond to your messages, enquiries, and trial applications.
  • Improve our website and communication.
  • Keep you informed about club news, events, and community activities.
  • Manage player registrations and partnerships.
  • Comply with legal or regulatory requirements.

We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data based on:

  • Your consent (for trial applications, newsletter sign-ups, or contact forms).
  • Our legitimate interests (to promote and manage the football club).
  • Legal obligations (when required by local authorities or football associations).

5. Data Retention

We only keep personal information for as long as necessary for the purpose it was collected — for example:

  • Trial or academy applications: retained for up to 12 months.
  • Contact enquiries: retained for up to 6 months.
  • Website analytics: retained according to Google’s standard anonymised data policy.

6. Sharing Your Information

We may share limited data with:

  • Club management and coaches for player selection or contact purposes.
  • Official football associations when required for registration or league participation.
  • Service providers (e.g., website hosting or email systems) who support our operations under confidentiality agreements.

We will never share your data for marketing or commercial use without your explicit consent.

7. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to:

  • Ensure proper site functionality.
  • Improve speed and user experience.
  • Collect anonymised visitor statistics.

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings at any time.

8. Security

We use reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information from loss, misuse, or unauthorised access. However, no online system is completely secure, so please take care when sharing information online.

9. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

  • Access a copy of your personal data.
  • Request correction or deletion of your information.
  • Withdraw consent at any time.
  • Object to certain processing activities.

To exercise your rights, please contact us at youngunitedfc2019@gmail.com.

10. External Links

Our website may include links to social media or partner websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external sites — please review their policies separately.

11. Updates to This Policy

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

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact:

Young United FC
Dawu-Akuapem, Eastern Region, Ghana
📧 youngunitedfc2019@gmail.com
🌐 www.youngunitedfc.com