Special thanks to all our team sponsors, partners and donations.

*Timpson

*Distinct Shopfitters

*RW Glass Solutions

*Event Rhino

*FIFTY SIX SOLUTIONS

*Wigmore Flooring

*Octopus Energy

*XLENT school of motoring

*Autotrader

*Total Wellbeing Luton
 
*Sharky's Soccer School


Your support is hugely appreciated and helps our teams/players look the part and have the equipment necessary to support their training and development. 

 

Privacy Policy for Stopsley Sharks FC

Last Updated: August 2026

At Stopsley Sharks FC, we are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This policy explains when and why we collect personal information about people who visit our website, how we use it, and how we keep it secure.

If you have any questions regarding this policy, please contact us at stopsleysharksfc@gmail.com.

1. Who We Are

Stopsley Sharks FC is an FA-affiliated youth football club based in Stopsley, Luton, providing grassroots football for boys and girls from U7 to U18. For the purposes of data protection legislation (UK GDPR), Stopsley Sharks FC is the data controller.

2. What Information We Collect

We collect information when you interact with our website or contact us directly. This may include:

• Contact Information: Name, email address, or phone number if you contact us via email (stopsleysharksfc@gmail.com) or submit an inquiry through our contact form.

• Website Usage Data: Technical information such as your IP address, browser type, and pages visited, collected automatically through standard website cookies.

(Note: Player registration, medical forms, and fee payments are handled separately via official FA systems such as Whole Game System/Football Event Management or direct club administration, rather than through public website forms.)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Respond to your inquiries or requests for information about joining the club.

• Send you news, newsletters, or club updates (only where you have consented to receive them).

• Ensure our website functions smoothly and securely.

We never sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

4. Cookies

Our website is hosted on the Wix platform. Wix uses essential cookies to allow the website to operate securely and effectively.

When you visit our site, standard cookies may collect anonymous traffic data. You can choose to accept or decline non-essential cookies via the banner on our website, or manage cookie settings directly through your web browser.

5. Keeping Your Data Safe

We take appropriate technical and organizational steps to ensure your personal data is stored securely. Access to any personal information provided to us is limited strictly to authorized club officers and volunteers who require it to perform their roles.

6. Data Retention

We will only keep your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or to comply with legal, regulatory, or FA requirements.

7. Your Rights Under UK GDPR

Under UK data protection law, you have the following rights:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.

• Correction: Ask us to correct any inaccurate or incomplete information.

• Deletion: Ask us to delete your personal information where appropriate.

• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw your consent to receive club communications at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, please email us at stopsleysharksfc@gmail.com.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy occasionally to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations. Any updates will be posted directly to this page.

9. How to Contact Us or Lodge a Complaint

If you have any questions or concerns about how we handle your data, please contact us first at stopsleysharksfc@gmail.com.

If you are unsatisfied with our response, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk.