Privacy Policy
At Knowsley St Helens Schools FA, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of any personal information you provide to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your data when you visit our website: www.ksh-sfa.co.uk
1. Who We Are
We are the Knowsley St Helens Schools Football Association (KSHSFA), a local organisation supporting school football activities in the Knowsley and St Helens area.
If you have any questions about how we handle your data, you can contact us at:
📧 Email: info@ksh-sfa.co.uk
2. What Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following information when you use our website:
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Information you provide via our contact form (e.g. name, email address, school/organisation)
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Technical data such as:
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IP address
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Browser type and version
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Device information
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Pages visited and time spent on the site
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Cookies (see Section 6)
We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13 without parental or school consent.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
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Respond to your enquiries
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Improve the functionality and user experience of our website
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Ensure website security and monitor usage patterns
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Maintain internal records
We do not use your data for marketing purposes, nor do we sell your data to third parties.
4. Lawful Basis for Processing
Under UK GDPR, our lawful bases for processing your data are:
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Consent – where you have given us clear permission (e.g. contact form)
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Legitimate interests – to manage and maintain the website effectively
5. Data Sharing
We do not share your personal information with third parties unless:
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You have given explicit consent
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We are required to do so by law
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It is necessary to protect the rights, property, or safety of users or the public
Our website may be hosted or maintained by trusted service providers (e.g. Juniper Education), who are required to comply with data protection standards.
6. Cookies
Our website uses cookies to enhance your experience and track website usage. Cookies are small text files stored on your device.
You can manage or disable cookies in your browser settings.
More information is available on our Cookies Policy page.
7. Your Rights
Under data protection laws, you have rights including:
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Access – request a copy of the data we hold about you
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Rectification – correct inaccurate or incomplete data
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Erasure – request deletion of your data (in some cases)
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Restriction – limit how we use your data
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Objection – to certain types of processing
To exercise your rights, contact us via email at [Insert email].
8. Data Protection Officer (DPO)
Our designated Data Protection Officer is:
Name: Tony James
Role: Association Chairman
Email: info@ksh-sfa.co.uk
They are responsible for overseeing data protection compliance and user account management.
9. External Links
Our website may contain links to other websites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of external sites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies before submitting any personal data.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The most current version will always be available on this page.
By using our website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
Cookies Used
Necessary
These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in or filling in forms.
You can set your browser to block or alert you about these cookies, but some parts of the site will not then work. These cookies do not store any personally identifiable information.