Privacy Policy

Paradise Football Club ("Paradise FC", "we", "us", or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or register with our club.

By using our website or submitting a registration, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information

When you register as a player or contact us, we may collect:

• Full name, date of birth, and contact details (email, phone number)
• Home address and national identification number (for Barbados residents)
• Guardian/parent information (for youth players under 18)
• Emergency contact information
• Medical information relevant to participation (allergies, conditions, doctor details)
• Previous club experience and position preferences
• Uploaded documents (photo ID, medical certificates)

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

• IP address and browser type
• Pages visited and time spent on pages
• Device information (type, operating system)
• Referring website and search terms

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Process and review player registrations
• Communicate with players, parents, and guardians about club activities
• Ensure player safety and provide medical assistance if needed
• Organize teams and manage club operations
• Send email confirmations and notifications
• Respond to inquiries and provide customer support
• Improve our website and services
• Comply with legal obligations

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• Coaches and Team Managers: For team management and player development
• Medical Personnel: In case of medical emergencies
• Service Providers: Third-party services that help us operate our website (e.g., Vercel for hosting, Resend for emails)
• Legal Compliance: When required by law or to protect our rights

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information, including:

• Encryption of data in transit (HTTPS/SSL)
• Secure database storage with access controls
• Regular security audits and updates
• Restricted access to personal data (admin-only)

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Player registration data is typically retained for the duration of your participation with the club plus an additional period as required by law.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data we hold
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal obligations)
• Objection: Object to processing of your personal data
• Portability: Request transfer of your data to another organization

To exercise these rights, please contact us at office@paradisefootballclub.com

7. Children's Privacy

We recognize the importance of protecting the privacy of children. For players under 18 years of age, we require parent or guardian consent and contact information. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without parental consent.

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses essential cookies for functionality (e.g., authentication). We also use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to collect anonymous usage data such as page views, session duration, and general geographic location. GA4 uses cookies to distinguish unique users and sessions. No personally identifiable information is collected through analytics.

When you first visit our site, a consent banner lets you accept or decline analytics cookies. GA4 only loads if you accept. You can also opt out at any time by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: