Privacy Policy
Welsh League Recruitment
Privacy Policy & Data Protection
Last updated: March 2026
1Introduction
Welsh League Recruitment ("WLR", "we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal data. This policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you use our platform at welshleaguerecruitment.co.uk.
By creating an account or using our services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. We comply with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
2Information We Collect
Account Information
- Full name and email address
- Password (encrypted and securely stored)
- Account type (Player, Team, Coach, Scout)
- Date of birth (for age verification)
Profile Information
- Profile photo and cover image
- Biography and location
- Playing position, achievements, and career history
- CV/Resume documents
- Video highlights
Content & Activity
- Posts, comments, and messages
- Stories and media uploads
- Job applications and endorsements
- Follows, likes, and interactions
Technical Data
- IP address and browser type
- Device information
- Usage patterns and analytics
- Cookies and session data
3How We Use Your Information
- To provide and maintain our recruitment and networking services
- To connect players, teams, coaches, and scouts within Welsh football
- To process subscriptions and payments securely via Stripe
- To send relevant notifications about opportunities, messages, and updates
- To improve our platform and develop new features
- To ensure platform safety and prevent fraud or abuse
4Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information.
- Encryption: All passwords are hashed using bcrypt with salt rounds
- HTTPS: All data transmission is encrypted via SSL/TLS
- Secure Sessions: Session tokens expire and are securely managed
- Access Control: Role-based access ensures data is only accessible by authorized users
- Payment Security: All payments processed securely through Stripe (PCI DSS compliant)
- Regular Backups: Database backups ensure data recovery capability
5Protection of Minors
Special protections for users under 18: We take extra care to protect young users. Parental or guardian consent is required for users under 16. Parents can manage their child's account through our Parental Login feature, and we never share minor's data with third parties for marketing purposes.
6Your Rights (UK GDPR)
Under UK data protection laws, you have the following rights:
Right to Access
Request a copy of your personal data
Right to Rectification
Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
Right to Erasure
Request deletion of your personal data
Right to Data Portability
Receive your data in a portable format
7Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy. When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal data within 30 days, except where we are required to retain certain information for legal or regulatory purposes.
8Cookies
We use essential cookies to keep you logged in and remember your preferences. We do not use third-party tracking cookies for advertising. You can manage cookie preferences in your browser settings.
9Contact Us
For privacy-related questions or to exercise your rights, contact us:
We aim to respond to all privacy requests within 30 days.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.