Privacy Policy for AFC Reading Football Club Website
Last updated: 27/4/26

AFC Reading Football Club (“we”, “us”, or “our”) is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you use our website (“Website”).

1. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal

a. Information you provide to us:

• Name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Date of birth (e.g., for player registration)
• Any information submitted via contact forms, registration forms, or subscriptions

b. Automatically collected information:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Pages visited and time spent on the Website
• Device information

c. Cookies and tracking technologies:

• We use cookies to improve user experience and analyse website traffic (see Section 7).

We use your personal data to:

• Respond to enquiries or messages
• Manage player registrations and memberships
• Provide updates about fixtures, events, and club news
• Improve the Website and user experience
• Comply with legal or regulatory obligations

We will only use your data where we have a lawful basis to do so under UK data protection laws.

3. Lawful Basis for Processing

We process personal data under the following lawful bases:

• Consent – where you have given clear permission
• Contract – where processing is necessary for membership or participation
• Legal obligation – where required by law
• Legitimate interests – for running and improving the club and Website

We do not sell your personal data. We may share your information with:

• League organisers or governing bodies (e.g., for player registration)
• Service providers (e.g., website hosting, email services)
• Legal or regulatory authorities if required

All third parties are required to respect the security of your data.

5. Data Retention

We only keep your personal data for as long as necessary:

• For the purposes it was collected
• To meet legal, accounting, or safeguarding requirements

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

• Access your personal data
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data
• Restrict or object to processing
• Withdraw consent at any time
• Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

Our Website uses cookies to:

• Ensure the Website functions properly
• Analyse traffic and usage

You can control cookies through your browser settings.

8. Data Security

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data against unauthorised access, loss, or misuse.

9. Children’s Data

As a football club, we may collect data relating to children (e.g., youth teams).
We ensure that:

• Data is collected with parental/guardian consent
• Information is handled in accordance with safeguarding obligations

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 from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised date.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact:
secretary@afcreading.co.uk

Note: This Privacy Policy is intended as a general template and should be reviewed to ensure compliance with applicable laws, including the UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018.

Terms and Conditions for Use of the AFC Reading Website

Last updated: 27/4/26

Welcome to the AFC Reading website (“Website”). By accessing or using this Website, you agree to comply with and be bound by the following Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree with these terms, please do not use this Website.

1. About Us

This Website is operated by AFC Reading (“we”, “us”, or “our”). It provides information about the club, fixtures, results, events, and related content.

2. Use of the Website

You agree to use this Website only for lawful purposes. You must not:

• Use the Website in any way that breaches applicable laws or regulations
• Attempt to gain unauthorised access to the Website or its servers
• Transmit any harmful or malicious material (e.g., viruses, spam)
• Use the Website in a way that could damage, disable, or impair its functionality

All content on this Website—including text, images, logos, graphics, and media—is the property of AFC Reading or its licensors unless otherwise stated.
You may:

• View and download content for personal, non-commercial use

You may not:

• Reproduce, distribute, or modify any content without prior written consent

We aim to ensure that all information on the Website is accurate and up to date. However, we do not guarantee completeness or accuracy.
Fixtures, results, and event details may change without notice.

5. Third-Party Links

This Website may contain links to third-party websites. These links are provided for convenience only. We do not:

• Control or endorse third-party content
• Accept responsibility for their content, privacy policies, or practices

6. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, AFC Reading shall not be liable for:

• Any loss or damage arising from use of this Website
• Any interruptions, errors, or omissions in content
• Any reliance placed on Website information

7. User-Generated Content (if applicable)

If you submit content (e.g., comments, messages, media):

• You grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free licence to use, display, and distribute it
• You confirm that your content does not infringe any third-party rights
• We reserve the right to remove content at our discretion.

8. Privacy

Your use of this Website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect and use your data.

9. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms and Conditions at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. Continued use of the Website indicates acceptance of any changes.

10. Governing Law

These Terms and Conditions are governed by the laws of England and Wales. Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

11. Contact

If you have any questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us at:

• secretary@afcreading.co.uk