Our Privacy policy

Privacy Policy – Junior Premier League (JPL)
The Junior Premier League (JPL) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains our data processing practices and your options regarding the ways in which your personal information is used.

If you have any requests concerning your personal information or any queries regarding our processing, please contact us at admin@junior-premier.co.uk.
Any changes we make to our privacy policy in the future will be posted on this page.

INFORMATION COLLECTED
Information you give us:
This is information about you that you give us by filling in forms on our website (www.jplwarriors.com), affiliated sites, via our app, or through other communications (e.g., phone, email). It includes information you provide when submitting an enquiry, registering a player or team, or reporting an issue. This may include your name, address, email address, phone number, club details, and payment information.

We may also collect additional information in connection with your participation in any promotions, feedback forms, or development programmes.

Information we collect about you:
We will maintain a record of your interactions with the JPL, including booking or registration history, player development data, and payment status.

For each of your visits to our website or use of our app, we may automatically collect technical information including:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Time zone settings
• Browser plug-in types and versions
• Operating system and platform
• Clickstream data, page interactions, visit durations, and related metadata
• We also collect anonymised data through cookies. For more information, please refer to our Cookies Policy.

Information we receive from other sources:
We may work in partnership with third-party development tools or performance data platforms (e.g., games data apps) that provide us with information such as player names, statistics (e.g., goals scored), or participation data. This information may be input by coaches, referees, or administrators and shared with the JPL to support player development and performance tracking.

USE OF YOUR INFORMATION
We collect personal information to deliver our services and fulfil our obligations under our Terms and Conditions.

We use your personal information to:

• Process registrations, payments, and related administration
• Manage player/team participation
• Provide access to your account and history
• Contact you regarding matches, fixtures, cancellations, or league updates
• Follow up on unpaid fees or outstanding matters
• If you do not provide certain necessary personal data, it may impact our ability to offer you JPL services or meet our contractual obligations.

We may also use your information to improve our services or communicate important league-related updates, including:

• Requesting feedback or survey responses
• Monitoring site traffic and usage patterns
• Administering our digital platforms
• Enhancing safety and performance of our services
• Suggesting content or services that may be of interest
• You have the right to object to our use of your personal information for these purposes. If you wish to object, contact us at admin@junior-premier.co.uk.
• Please note that doing so may affect our ability to offer you the full benefit of our services.

YOUR PREFERENCES
When we collect your data, you will be given the option to opt in to receive marketing communications, including updates, offers, and news related to the JPL.

You can update your preferences at any time by contacting us at admin@junior-premier.co.uk or by using the unsubscribe/preference centre link in any marketing email.

DISCLOSURES OF YOUR INFORMATION
Your personal information may be used by JPL staff and authorised contractors. We will never sell or disclose your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

If your club uses a partner data provider (e.g., for match or training data), we may share only relevant player statistics (e.g., name and goals scored) with those partners for legitimate sporting and developmental use.

We may also disclose data:

• In aggregate form (anonymous) for statistical analysis
• To professional/legal advisors
• If legally required, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of the Junior Premier League/WARRIORS, our users, or others (e.g., fraud prevention)
• If personal data is ever shared externally, we will only share what is necessary and ensure the recipient uses it for the stated purpose under appropriate safeguards.

WHERE WE STORE YOUR PERSONAL DATA

Personal data collected by the the Junior Premier League or WARRIORS is stored securely using trusted third-party platforms, including Mailchimp and Google Forms. These services may store data on servers located outside the United Kingdom and the European Economic Area (EEA).

We ensure that any third-party providers we use have appropriate safeguards in place to protect your data and that they comply with relevant data protection laws, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR). Both Mailchimp and Google are certified to frameworks that support secure data transfer and handling.

We take all reasonable steps to ensure that your personal data is treated securely and in accordance with this Privacy Policy. However, please note that the transmission of information via the internet is not completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the security of data sent electronically; transmission is at your own risk. Once your information is received, we use strict procedures and security measures to protect against unauthorised access.

HOW LONG WE KEEP YOUR INFORMATION
We retain personal data only as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfil legal or regulatory obligations.

If you have not participated in a JPL competition or service for five years, your data may be deleted.

We will not use your personal information for marketing if you have not engaged with us for two years.

In some cases, we may retain information longer if required to defend legal claims or where necessary for our legitimate interests.

OTHER WEBSITES
Our website may contain links to external sites. These are outside the control of the Junior Premier League and are not covered by this Privacy Policy. Please refer to the privacy policies of those websites.

COOKIES
Cookies are small files stored on your browser to help enhance your experience. We use cookies to:

• Simplify login processes
• Secure and authenticate users
• Improve navigation and site performance
• Track anonymous visitor behaviour
• Most browsers allow you to turn off cookies. However, doing so may limit access to certain areas of our website.
• More details can be found in our Cookies Policy.

YOUR RIGHTS
You can exercise the following rights by contacting us at admin@junior-premier.co.uk:

• Access the personal information we hold about you (Subject Access Request)
• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
• Object to or restrict our processing of your personal data
• Request deletion of your data
• Request portability of your data (where applicable)
• Be informed about and object to any automated decision-making or profiling
• All requests will be processed in accordance with applicable data protection legislation. If you are dissatisfied, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at www.ico.org.uk.