Privacy Policy for American Football Ireland
Last Updated: [21/02/2026]
Website: https://americanfootball.ie/
Contact Email: [contact@americanfootball.ie]
1. Introduction
American Football Ireland (“we”, “us”, “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data when you visit our website and use our services. This Privacy Policy explains:
- What personal data we collect
- How and why we use it
- Your rights under applicable privacy laws in Ireland and the United Kingdom
- How we safeguard your information
We comply with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the UK GDPR (as incorporated into UK law by the Data Protection Act 2018).
2. Data We Collect
2.1 Personal Data You Give Us
When you contact us, register with our site, subscribe to newsletters, or submit a form, we may collect:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Messages and enquiries
- Other data you voluntarily provide
2.2 Automatically Collected Data
When you visit our website, we may collect technical data such as:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device type
- Pages viewed
- Time spent on pages
- Cookies and tracking technologies
3. How We Use Your Data & Our Legal Bases
We only process personal data when we have a lawful basis to do so, including:
- Consent – e.g., subscription to newsletters
- Contract performance – e.g., registrations or services you request
- Legal obligations – where required by law
- Legitimate interests – e.g., website improvements or analytics
Your data is used to:
- Respond to your enquiries
- Provide and improve our services
- Send updates if you’ve opted in
- Monitor and improve website performance
We will not use your data for purposes incompatible with the above without your consent.
4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tools to:
- Enable key website functionality
- Analyse site usage
- Improve performance
You will be informed (via a cookie banner or settings interface) about how cookies are used, and you can manage your preferences at any time.
5. Sharing Your Data
We may share your information with:
- Service providers who help operate our website
- Analytics and marketing partners
- Legal and regulatory authorities if required by law
We do not sell your personal data to third parties.
6. International Transfers
Because we operate across Ireland and the UK, your data may be transferred within the EU or to the UK. Such transfers are governed by the GDPR and UK GDPR, with appropriate safeguards in place.
If data is transferred outside the UK/EU, we ensure adequate protection through legal mechanisms as required by law.
7. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as needed for the purpose it was collected, including compliance with legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.
8. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not directed at children under 16 without parental consent. If we learn we have collected data from a child without proper consent, we will take reasonable steps to delete it.
9. Your Rights
Under GDPR & UK GDPR you have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Correct inaccurate data
- Request erasure
- Restrict or object to processing
- Data portability
- Withdraw consent at any time
To exercise these rights, contact us using the details above.
10. Security Measures
We use appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against loss, misuse, and unauthorised access.
11. Changes to this Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in law or our services. We will clearly post changes on this page with a revised date.
12. Contact Us
For privacy-related questions, requests, or complaints:
Email: [contact@americanfootball.ie]
Legal Notes & Compliance
- This policy is designed to meet the transparency requirements of Articles 12-14 of the GDPR and UK GDPR.
- It reflects data subject rights as defined by Irish and UK law.