Effective Date: 01/05/2026

FC Magpies (“we”, “our”, “us”) is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal data when you use our website or interact with us online.

By using our website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Who We Are

This website is operated by FC Magpies, a football club based in Gibraltar.

We are the data controller for any personal information collected through this website.

For privacy-related enquiries, please contact us via the official club contact details provided on our website.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal

2.1 Information You Provide Directly
Full name
Date of birth (for players)
Parent/guardian details
Contact information (email address, phone number)
Address
Emergency contact details
Medical information (where required for registration and safeguarding)
Registration and consent form submissions
Messages sent via contact forms
2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

IP address
Browser type and version
Device information
Pages visited and time spent on the website
Cookies and similar tracking technologies
3. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

Player registration and administration
Managing club activities, training, and matches
Communication with parents, guardians, and players
Safeguarding and welfare purposes
Medical and emergency response coordination
Club operations and compliance with football governing bodies
Website functionality and improvement
Marketing and promotional activities (where consent is provided)

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal data under the following legal bases:

Consent (e.g., photography, marketing communications)
Contractual necessity (e.g., player registration and participation)
Legal obligation (e.g., safeguarding and regulatory compliance)
Legitimate interests (e.g., club administration and communication)

5. Sharing Your Information

We may share personal data with:

Gibraltar Football Association (GFA)
UEFA and other governing sports bodies
Medical professionals and emergency services
Coaches, staff, and authorised volunteers
Service providers supporting club operations (e.g., IT systems, website hosting)

We do not sell your personal data to third parties.

6. Photography and Media

With appropriate consent, we may use photographs and video recordings of players and club activities for:

Website content
Social media platforms
Promotional and marketing materials
Club publications

We take care to ensure all media is used responsibly and in line with safeguarding standards.

7. Data Storage and Security

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against:

Loss
Misuse
Unauthorised access
Disclosure
Alteration or destruction

Personal data is stored securely and only accessed by authorised personnel.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for:

Club administration
Legal and safeguarding obligations
Regulatory requirements

When data is no longer required, it will be securely deleted or anonymised.

9. Your Rights

Depending on applicable data protection laws, you may 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
Withdraw consent at any time (where processing is based on consent)

To exercise your rights, please contact FC Magpies using the official contact details on our website.

10. Cookies

Our website may use cookies to improve user experience and analyse website traffic.

Cookies may be used to:

Remember user preferences
Improve website performance
Track website usage statistics

You may disable cookies through your browser settings, although some website features may not function properly.

11. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external websites.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites.

Users are encouraged to review the privacy policies of any external sites they visit.

12. Children’s Privacy

We are committed to protecting the privacy of children.

Personal data relating to minors is collected only with parental or guardian consent and is used strictly for club-related purposes.

13. Safeguarding

FC Magpies is committed to safeguarding children and young people.

Where necessary, personal information may be shared with safeguarding authorities in accordance with legal obligations.

14. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

15. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact FC Magpies via our official website contact page or authorised club representatives.

16. Acceptance

By using our website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.

Effective Date: 01/05/2026

This Data Policy outlines how FC Magpies manages, protects, stores, and processes personal data collected through its website and digital platforms.

This policy applies to all users of the FC Magpies website, including players, parents/guardians, staff, and visitors.

1. Purpose of This Policy

The purpose of this Data Policy is to ensure that FC Magpies:

Complies with applicable data protection laws and regulations
Protects the personal data of players, parents/guardians, and website users
Ensures transparency in how data is collected and used
Maintains high standards of data security and safeguarding

2. Scope

This policy covers all personal data collected through:

Website registration forms
Contact forms and enquiries
Online player registration systems
Cookies and analytics tools
Communications via email, SMS, or messaging platforms linked to the website

3. Types of Data Collected

FC Magpies may collect and process the following categories of

3.1 Personal Identification Data
Full name
Date of birth
Gender
Address
3.2 Contact Data
Email address
Phone numbers
Emergency contact details
3.3 Player Registration Data
Player registration details
Club team allocation
Attendance records
Performance and participation information
3.4 Sensitive Data
Medical information (including allergies, injuries, and health conditions)
Safeguarding-related information where required
3.5 Technical Data
IP address
Browser type
Device information
Website usage data
Cookies and analytics information

4. Legal Basis for Processing Data

We process personal data under the following lawful bases:

Consent (e.g., photography, marketing communications)
Contractual necessity (e.g., player registration and participation)
Legal obligations (e.g., safeguarding requirements)
Legitimate interests (e.g., club administration and operational needs)

5. How We Use Personal Data

FC Magpies uses personal data to:

Register and manage players
Organise training sessions, matches, and events
Communicate with parents, guardians, and players
Ensure safeguarding and child protection compliance
Manage medical emergencies and player welfare
Improve website performance and user experience
Comply with football governing body regulations

6. Data Sharing

We may share personal data with:

Gibraltar Football Association (GFA)
UEFA or other governing sports bodies
Medical professionals and emergency services
Coaches, staff, and authorised club volunteers
IT service providers and website hosting platforms

We do not sell or rent personal data to third parties.

7. Data Security Measures

FC Magpies takes appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect data, including:

Secure storage systems
Access controls and restricted permissions
Password protection and encryption where applicable
Regular monitoring of systems and access logs

Only authorised personnel may access personal data.

8. Data Retention

Personal data will be retained only for as long as necessary to:

Fulfil club operational requirements
Meet legal and regulatory obligations
Support safeguarding requirements

After this period, data will be securely deleted or anonymised.

9. Data Accuracy

FC Magpies aims to ensure that all personal data held is accurate and up to date.

Users are responsible for informing the club of any changes to their personal information.

10. Individual Rights

Individuals may have the right to:

Access their personal data
Request correction of inaccurate data
Request deletion of data (where applicable)
Object to processing in certain circumstances
Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

Requests can be made via the official FC Magpies contact channels.

11. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

The FC Magpies website may use cookies to:

Improve user experience
Analyse website traffic and usage
Remember user preferences

Users can disable cookies through browser settings, but this may affect website functionality.

12. Children’s Data Protection

FC Magpies is committed to protecting children’s personal data.

Data relating to minors is collected only with parental or guardian consent and used strictly for football-related and safeguarding purposes.

13. Safeguarding and Data Disclosure

Where necessary, FC Magpies may share personal data with safeguarding authorities or regulatory bodies to protect the welfare of children and participants.

14. Data Breaches

In the event of a data breach, FC Magpies will:

Take immediate steps to contain and investigate the breach
Notify relevant authorities where legally required
Inform affected individuals where appropriate

15. Updates to This Policy

This Data Policy may be updated from time to time.

Any updates will be published on the website with a revised effective date.

16. Contact Information

For questions regarding this Data Policy or your personal data, please contact FC Magpies via the official website contact page or authorised club representatives.

17. Acceptance

By using the FC Magpies website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Data Policy.

Effective Date: 01/05/2026

Welcome to the FC Magpies website.

By accessing or using this website, you agree to comply with and be bound by the following Terms & Conditions. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please do not use this website.

1. About Us

This website is operated by FC Magpies.

The website is intended to provide information relating to the football club, including news, fixtures, player registrations, academy activities, community initiatives, merchandise, events, and other football-related services.

2. Acceptance of Terms

By using this website, you confirm that:

You are at least 18 years old or are using the website under the supervision of a parent or guardian.
You agree to use the website lawfully and responsibly.
You accept these Terms & Conditions in full.

FC Magpies reserves the right to update or amend these Terms & Conditions at any time without prior notice.

3. Website Content

All content on this website, including but not limited to:

Text
Graphics
Logos
Videos
Images
Match reports
Club branding
Downloads
Social media content

is the property of FC Magpies or its licensors unless otherwise stated.

Content is provided for general information purposes only and may be updated, changed, or removed at any time.

4. Intellectual Property

All intellectual property rights relating to the FC Magpies website and its content are reserved.

You may:

View website content for personal, non-commercial use.
Share official club links through social media.

You may not:

Copy, reproduce, modify, distribute, or republish website content without prior written permission from FC Magpies.
Use FC Magpies logos, branding, images, or media for commercial purposes without authorisation.

Unauthorised use may result in legal action.

5. Player Registrations & Online Forms

Where online registration forms or applications are submitted through the website:

Users must ensure all information provided is accurate and complete.
Parents/guardians submitting information on behalf of minors confirm they have legal authority to do so.
FC Magpies reserves the right to reject or cancel registrations where false, misleading, or incomplete information has been provided.

Submission of a form does not automatically guarantee registration or membership.

6. Medical & Participation Disclaimer

Participation in football and sporting activities involves inherent physical risks.

FC Magpies accepts no liability for injuries, accidents, or losses sustained during participation in club activities except where required by law or caused by negligence.

Parents/guardians remain responsible for disclosing relevant medical information during registration.

7. Photography & Media

FC Magpies may publish photographs and videos taken during matches, training sessions, tournaments, and club events.

By submitting registration forms or participating in club activities, users acknowledge that media content may be used for:

Club website publications
Social media platforms
Promotional materials
Press and marketing purposes

FC Magpies will take reasonable care to ensure content is appropriate and respectful.

8. User Conduct

Users of this website must not:

Use the website for unlawful purposes.
Upload or transmit harmful, abusive, defamatory, or offensive material.
Attempt to gain unauthorised access to website systems.
Interfere with website functionality or security.
Misuse club communication systems or contact forms.

FC Magpies reserves the right to restrict or terminate access where misuse occurs.

9. External Links

This website may contain links to third-party websites or social media platforms.

FC Magpies is not responsible for:

The content of external websites
Third-party privacy practices
External website availability or accuracy

Access to third-party websites is at the user’s own risk.

10. Privacy & Data Protection

FC Magpies is committed to protecting personal information.

Personal data collected through this website may include:

Names
Contact details
Registration information
Medical information where applicable
Communication preferences

Information will be processed in accordance with applicable data protection laws and club safeguarding obligations.

Users may contact FC Magpies regarding requests to access, amend, or remove personal data where legally applicable.

11. Safeguarding

FC Magpies is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable individuals.

Any safeguarding concerns identified through the website, online forms, or communications may be reported to the relevant safeguarding authorities where necessary.

12. Website Availability

FC Magpies does not guarantee uninterrupted access to the website.

The club may:

Suspend website access temporarily
Carry out maintenance
Modify or discontinue website features without notice

FC Magpies will not be liable for temporary unavailability or technical issues beyond its reasonable control.

13. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, FC Magpies excludes liability for:

Indirect or consequential loss
Loss of data
Loss of business or opportunity
Website interruptions
Errors or inaccuracies in website content

Nothing in these Terms & Conditions excludes liability that cannot legally be excluded.

14. Governing Law

These Terms & Conditions shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws applicable in Gibraltar.

Any disputes arising in connection with the website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Gibraltar courts.

15. Contact Information

For questions relating to these Terms & Conditions, please contact FC Magpies through the official website contact page or authorised club representatives.

16. Acceptance

By continuing to use this website, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms & Conditions.