Privacy Policy & GDPR Information

1. Data Controller

The data controller responsible for processing your personal data in connection with the Service is:

Soccer Manager Online
(Service operator – “Data Controller”)
Email: info@soccermanager.online

For any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, you can contact us at the email address above.

2. Scope of this Policy

This Policy applies to all users of Soccer Manager Online, including tournament organisers, team managers, players (where relevant), and visitors who browse public tournament pages.

By creating an account or using the Service, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.

3. Personal Data We Collect

We only collect data that is necessary to provide and improve the Service. Depending on how you use the platform, we may process the following categories of data:

3.1 Account and identification data

• Name (or username)
• Email address
• Password (stored in hashed form only)

3.2 Tournament and content data

• Tournament names, locations (country, region, city) and descriptions
• Team names and optional notes
• Match schedules, scores, standings and statistics
• Images or logos that you choose to upload

3.3 Technical and usage data

• IP address and basic device information
• Browser type, operating system and language
• Log data (e.g. pages visited, actions performed, timestamps)

3.4 Communication data

• Messages or requests you send us (for example via email)
• Technical support communications

We do not intentionally collect special categories of personal data (e.g. health information, political opinions, religion, etc.).

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal data only when we have a valid legal basis under GDPR, including:

• Performance of a contract – to create and manage your user account and tournaments.
• Legitimate interests – to maintain and improve the Service, prevent abuse, and ensure security.
• Legal obligation – to comply with applicable laws, regulations or court orders.
• Consent – for optional features (e.g. certain types of communication or analytics, where required).

5. How We Use Your Data

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

• To register and maintain your account and login credentials.
• To allow you to create, edit and delete tournaments, teams and matches.
• To display fixtures, results and tables on public pages when you choose to publish them.
• To provide technical support and respond to your requests.
• To monitor the platform for abuse, fraud or security incidents.
• To analyse aggregated usage trends and improve the Service.

6. Cookies and Similar Technologies

Soccer Manager Online uses cookies and similar technologies to ensure the platform functions correctly and to improve user experience.

6.1 Necessary cookies

These cookies are required for basic functions such as authentication, session management and security. Without them, the Service cannot operate properly.

6.2 Preference and analytics cookies

We may use cookies to remember basic preferences (such as language) and, where enabled, to collect anonymous statistics about how the platform is used. Where required by law, we will ask for your consent before setting non-essential cookies.

You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the Service.

7. Data Sharing and International Transfers

We do not sell your personal data.

We may share your data only with:

• Service providers who support hosting, maintenance, email delivery or similar technical services, under appropriate data protection agreements.
• Authorities when required by law or to protect our legal rights.

If data is transferred outside the EU/EEA or the UK, we aim to ensure an adequate level of protection through appropriate safeguards (for example, standard contractual clauses).

8. Data Retention

We keep personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes described in this Policy or as required by law.

• Account data is stored while your account is active.
• Tournament data is stored while it remains published or until you delete it from your user area.
• Log and technical data may be kept for a limited period for security and diagnostic purposes.

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

9. Your Rights under GDPR

Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Right of access – to obtain confirmation and a copy of your data.
• Right to rectification – to have inaccurate or incomplete data corrected.
• Right to erasure – to request deletion of your personal data in certain circumstances.
• Right to restriction – to limit processing in specific cases.
• Right to data portability – to receive your data in a structured, commonly used format.
• Right to object – to object to processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing.
• Right to withdraw consent – where processing is based on your consent.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at: info@soccermanager.online . We may need to verify your identity before processing your request.

10. Children’s Data

Soccer Manager Online is primarily designed to be used by adult organisers (e.g. coaches, clubs, schools). We do not knowingly create user accounts for children without the involvement of an adult.

If you believe that we have collected personal data from a child without appropriate consent, please contact us and we will investigate and take appropriate action.

11. Data Security

We implement technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access, loss, alteration or destruction. These measures may include:

• Encrypted connections (HTTPS) where applicable.
• Secure password hashing and limited access to databases.
• Regular updates and monitoring of our infrastructure.

However, no system can be completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security of data transmitted over the internet.

12. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time, for example to reflect new legal requirements or changes to the Service.

When we make significant changes, we will take reasonable steps to notify users (for example via a notice in the application). The date at the top of this page shows the latest revision.

13. Contact and Complaints

If you have any questions or concerns about how we handle your personal data, please contact us at:

Email: info@soccermanager.online

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a competent data protection authority in your country or region if you believe your rights have been violated.