Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 2026

Next Level Football Academy ("we", "us", "our") is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data when you visit our website www.nextlevelfootballacademy.co.uk, contact us, or use our services.

This policy is written in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

1. Who We Are

Business name: Next Level Football Academy
Website: www.nextlevelfootballacademy.co.uk
Contact email: nextlevelfootballacademy@outlook.com

For the purposes of data protection law, Next Level Football Academy is the "data controller" of your personal data.

2. Personal Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal data:

a) Information you provide to us

  • Name (player or parent/guardian)

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Player date of birth and age group

  • Emergency contact details

  • Medical information relevant to participation (e.g. allergies, conditions, injuries)

  • Payment and billing details

  • Any information you submit via contact forms, booking forms, or email

b) Information collected automatically

When you visit our website, we may collect:

  • IP address

  • Browser type and version

  • Device information

  • Pages visited and time spent on the website

  • Referring website links

This data is collected using cookies and similar technologies.

3. How We Use Your Personal Data

We use your personal data to:

  • Provide football coaching services and manage bookings

  • Communicate with players, parents, and guardians

  • Process payments and maintain financial records

  • Ensure player safety and welfare

  • Manage memberships, sessions, and programmes

  • Improve our website and services

  • Send important service updates (e.g. session changes, cancellations)

  • Send marketing communications (only where consent has been given)

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal data under the following legal bases:

  • Consent – where you have given clear permission

  • Contract – where processing is necessary to deliver our services

  • Legal obligation – where required by law (e.g. safeguarding, accounting)

  • Legitimate interests – to operate and improve our business, provided your rights are not overridden

5. Children’s Data

We collect and process children’s personal data only with the consent of a parent or legal guardian. Safeguarding and data protection are taken seriously, and children’s data is handled with additional care and security.

6. How We Store and Protect Your Data

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data, including:

  • Secure digital systems and password protection

  • Limited access to personal data

  • Secure storage of physical records (where applicable)

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy, or to meet legal and safeguarding requirements.

7. Sharing Your Personal Data

We do not sell your personal data.

We may share your data with:

  • Coaches and staff within Next Level Football Academy

  • Payment processors and booking systems

  • Governing bodies or safeguarding authorities where legally required

  • Professional advisers (e.g. accountants, insurers)

All third parties are required to respect the security of your data and process it lawfully.

8. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to improve user experience and analyse website traffic. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. For more information, please see our Cookie Policy (if applicable).

9. Your Data Protection Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Request correction of inaccurate data

  • Request deletion of your data (where applicable)

  • Restrict or object to processing

  • Request data portability

  • Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below.

10. Marketing Communications

We will only send marketing emails or messages if you have opted in. You can unsubscribe at any time by following the instructions in our communications or by contacting us directly.

11. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the "Last updated" date will be revised accordingly.

13. Contact Us

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

Email: nextlevelfootballacademy@outlook.com