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Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 01/04/2026. Last Updated: 01/04/2026.

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy applies to The Player Marketplace (the Platform), operated by GlobalMation Limited (Company), under company number 12800927.

The Platform facilitates connections between football players, clubs, scouts, intermediaries, and agents for recruitment and career opportunities.

We are committed to protecting personal data in accordance with UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the Data Protection Act 2018, and EU GDPR where applicable.

GlobalMation Limited is registered with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) under the Data Protection Act 2018. ICO number ZC131054.

2. Data Controller

Controller: GlobalMation Limited.

Registered Address: 6 Station Court, Station Approach, Wickford, England, SS11 7AT.

Email: data.controller@theplayermarketplace.com

If required under Article 27 GDPR for non-UK/EU users, we will appoint a representative.

3. Scope

  • Website users
  • Registered players
  • Clubs, scouts, and intermediaries
  • Agents and representatives
  • Any individual interacting with the Platform

4. Categories of Personal Data

Identity & Contact Data

  • Full name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Date of birth
  • Nationality

Professional / Football Data

  • Playing position, statistics, and history
  • Club history and performance metrics
  • Video footage, highlight reels, and images
  • Scouting reports and evaluations

Account & Technical Data

  • Login credentials, encrypted
  • IP address
  • Device identifiers
  • Browser type and usage analytics

Special Category Data, where applicable

We may process limited special category data under Article 9 GDPR, including injury history and fitness or medical-related disclosures. This is processed only with explicit consent.

5. Purposes of Processing

  • Account creation and management
  • Displaying profiles to authorised platform users
  • Matching players with clubs, agents, and opportunities
  • Facilitating communication between users
  • Platform analytics and performance improvement
  • Fraud prevention and platform integrity
  • Legal and regulatory compliance

6. Legal Basis for Processing

  • Article 6(1)(b) - Contractual Necessity: to provide the Platform services
  • Article 6(1)(f) - Legitimate Interests: to operate, improve, and secure the Platform
  • Article 6(1)(a) - Consent: for marketing, optional data, and special category data
  • Article 6(1)(c) - Legal Obligation: compliance with applicable laws
  • Article 9(2)(a) - Explicit Consent: for health and fitness data

7. Player Image, Video & Likeness Rights

By uploading content to the Platform, users grant the Company a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free licence to host, store, reproduce, and display content; make profiles visible to authorised users such as clubs, agents, and scouts; and use content for platform functionality, marketing, and promotional purposes.

Users confirm they have the legal right and consent to upload all content, including third-party footage. We do not claim ownership of user content.

8. Automated Decision Making & Profiling

We may use automated systems to recommend players to clubs, rank profiles based on activity or relevance, and improve matching algorithms. These systems do not produce legally binding decisions.

  • Users may request human review
  • Users may request an explanation of logic
  • Users may opt out where applicable

9. Data Sharing

We do not sell personal data under any circumstances.

Platform Users

  • Clubs, scouts, and agents, based on visibility settings

Service Providers

  • Cloud hosting providers
  • Analytics providers
  • Communication tools

Legal Authorities

We may share data where required by law or to protect rights and safety.

10. International Data Transfers

Where data is transferred outside the UK or EEA, we ensure safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs), adequacy decisions, or equivalent data protection measures.

11. Data Security

  • Encryption in transit and at rest
  • Role-based access controls
  • Secure cloud infrastructure
  • Continuous monitoring and testing

12. Data Retention

Users may request deletion at any time.

  • Active accounts: for the duration of use
  • Inactive accounts: up to 5 years
  • Legal/compliance data: as required

13. User Rights

Requests can be made via data.controller@theplayermarketplace.com.

  • Access personal data
  • Rectify inaccuracies
  • Erase data, also known as the right to be forgotten
  • Restrict processing
  • Data portability
  • Object to processing
  • Withdraw consent

14. Children & Minors

The Platform may be used by players under 18 only with parental or guardian consent. We implement safeguards for minor data and limit exposure where appropriate.

15. Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies for authentication, performance tracking, analytics, and user preferences. A separate Cookie Policy should be read alongside this document.

16. Third-Party Links

The Platform may link to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.

17. Data Breach Procedures

  • Investigate immediately
  • Notify affected users where required
  • Report to the Information Commissioner's Office within statutory timelines

18. Complaints

Users have the right to lodge complaints with the Information Commissioner's Office at https://www.ico.org.uk.

19. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updates will be posted with a revised Last Updated date.

20. Contact

For all data protection queries: data.controller@theplayermarketplace.com

Company: The Player Marketplace

Website: https://www.theplayermarketplace.com/