Privacy Policy

Last updated: 30 June 2025

1. Overview

Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal data in compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

2. Who We Are

We are InScout Network, operating in the United Kingdom. Currently, we operate as a home-based business and do not have a separate registered office address. As the company grows, we plan to establish a dedicated business location and will update this policy accordingly. We are the data controller of your personal data.

3. Data We Collect

We may collect the following information when you use our Service:

• Name and contact details
• Email address and login credentials
• Football-related profile information
• Subscription details and payment history (processed via Stripe)
• Usage data (e.g., chats, shortlists, enquiries)
• Technical data (IP address, browser, device)

4. How We Use Your Data

We process your personal data for the following purposes:

• To provide and personalise our Service
• To manage your subscription and process payments via Stripe
• To contact you about your account or changes to the platform
• To comply with our legal obligations
• To detect, prevent, and address security or abuse issues
• To manage and confirm your event registrations

5. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your data on the following lawful bases:

• Performance of a contract (providing our Service)
• Compliance with legal obligations
• Legitimate interests (e.g., service improvement)
• Consent (e.g., marketing communications)

6. Data Sharing

We share your personal data with third parties only as necessary:

• With Stripe for payment processing
• With service providers who help operate the platform
• With legal authorities where required

7. International Transfers

Your data may be processed outside the UK (e.g., by Stripe), but we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as standard contractual clauses.

8. Your Rights (UK GDPR)

Under the UK GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Correct inaccuracies in your data
• Request deletion of your data
• Object to certain processing
• Withdraw consent at any time (where applicable)
• Lodge a complaint with the ICO

To exercise your rights, contact: info@inscoutnetwork.co.uk

9. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to provide the Service, comply with legal obligations, or resolve disputes.

10. Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your data, including the use of HTTPS, data encryption, and access controls.

11. Cookies

We use cookies to improve user experience. You can control cookie settings in your browser or device.

We may also use third-party cookies, such as Google Analytics, to understand usage trends.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make significant changes, we will notify you via email or through the platform.

13. Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at:
info@inscoutnetwork.co.uk