Privacy Policy – Magic10 Football Academy

Effective Date: June 11th, 2025

Thank you for choosing Magic10 Football Academy (hereinafter referred to as “Magic10,” “Academy,” “us,” “we,” or “our”). We are committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of our young athletes and their families. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you use our services, visit our website, or participate in our individual technical training programs.

1. About Magic10 Football Academy

Magic10 Football Academy is a specialized football training academy founded by former FC Barcelona players Carles Coto and Jeffren Suarez. We provide individual technical training sessions designed to enhance the skills that young players (ages 13-18) don’t typically develop during regular club training sessions.

Contact Information:

  • Academy Name: Magic10 Football Academy
  • Address: Comtes de barcelona, 15, 12540, Vila-real, Spain
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Phone: +34 604 96 29 29

2. Information We Collect

Personal Information of Players and Parents

When you register for our training programs or use our services, we may collect:

Player Information:

  • Full name and date of birth
  • Contact information (address, phone number)
  • Parent/guardian contact details
  • Current football club affiliation
  • Medical information relevant to training (allergies, injuries, medical conditions)
  • Playing position and skill level
  • Training attendance records
  • Performance assessments and progress reports
  • Photos and videos for training analysis and improvement

Parent/Guardian Information:

  • Full name and contact details
  • Emergency contact information
  • Payment and billing information
  • Communication preferences

Website and Digital Information

  • Email addresses for newsletters and updates
  • Website usage data and analytics
  • Social media interactions
  • IP addresses and browser information

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

Training and Development

  • Designing personalized training programs for each player
  • Tracking player progress and development
  • Providing performance feedback to players and parents
  • Scheduling training sessions and managing attendance

 

Communication

  • Sending training schedules and updates
  • Sharing player progress reports with parents
  • Newsletter and academy news distribution
  • Emergency communications regarding training changes

 

Administrative Purposes

  • Processing payments and managing accounts
  • Maintaining training records and attendance
  • Ensuring player safety during training sessions
  • Complying with insurance and legal requirements

 

Marketing and Promotion

  • Sharing success stories and testimonials (with consent)
  • Promoting academy achievements on social media
  • Creating marketing materials featuring our training methods

4. Special Protections for Minors

As we work with young athletes under the age of 18, we implement additional safeguards:

  • Parental Consent: We require explicit parental consent before collecting any personal information from players under 18
  • Limited Data Collection: We only collect information necessary for training and safety purposes
  • Secure Storage: All minor’s information is stored with enhanced security measures
  • Restricted Access: Only authorized coaching staff and administrators have access to player information
  • Photo/Video Consent: Separate consent is required for any photos or videos used for training analysis or promotional purposes

5. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information to third parties. We may share information only in the following circumstances:

With Your Consent

  • Sharing player achievements with media (with explicit consent)
  • Including testimonials in marketing materials
  • Featuring players in academy promotional content

Service Providers

  • Payment processing companies for billing purposes
  • Insurance providers for coverage requirements
  • Medical professionals in case of training-related injuries

Legal Requirements

  • When required by law or legal process
  • To protect the safety of our players and staff
  • In response to lawful requests from public authorities

6. Data Security

We implement comprehensive security measures to protect your information:

  • Physical Security: Secure storage of paper records in locked facilities
  • Digital Security: Encrypted storage of electronic records
  • Access Controls: Limited access to authorized personnel only
  • Staff Training: Regular privacy and security training for all staff members
  • Incident Response: Procedures in place to respond to any security breaches

7. Your Rights and Choices

Access and Correction

  • Request access to your personal information
  • Update or correct inaccurate information
  • Request copies of your training records

Consent Management

  • Withdraw consent for marketing communications
  • Opt-out of newsletter and promotional emails
  • Modify photo/video usage permissions

Data Deletion

  • Request deletion of personal information (subject to legal requirements)
  • Close your academy account and associated data

To exercise these rights, contact us at [Insert Contact Email] or speak with our academy staff.

8. Photo and Video Policy

Given our focus on technical skill development, we may use photos and videos for:

Training Analysis

  • Recording training sessions for player improvement
  • Creating personalized feedback videos
  • Analyzing technique and progress over time

Promotional Use

  • Showcasing academy training methods
  • Featuring player achievements (with consent)
  • Social media content and marketing materials

Important: We will always obtain separate, explicit consent before using any photos or videos for promotional purposes. Parents and players can withdraw this consent at any time.

9. Communication Preferences

You can control how we communicate with you:

Email Communications

  • Training schedules and updates (essential communications)
  • Progress reports and feedback
  • Newsletter and academy news (optional)
  • Promotional offers and events (optional)

Text Messages

  • Emergency notifications and urgent updates
  • Training session reminders (with consent)

10. Data Retention

We retain personal information for different periods based on its purpose:

  • Active Training Records: Throughout the player’s enrollment period
  • Historical Records: Up to 3 years after leaving the academy (for reference and insurance purposes)
  • Marketing Information: Until consent is withdrawn
  • Financial Records: As required by law (typically 7 years)

11. International Data Transfers

If we work with international partners or use cloud services outside your country, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information according to applicable data protection laws.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any significant changes by:

  • Posting the updated policy on our website
  • Sending email notifications to registered users
  • Providing notice during training sessions

13. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us:

Magic10 Football Academy

  • Academy Name: Magic10 Football Academy
  • Address: Comtes de barcelona, 15, 12540, Vila-real, Spain
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Phone: +34 604 96 29 29

For urgent privacy concerns or to report a potential data breach, please contact us immediately using the information above.

14. Parental Rights

Parents and legal guardians have additional rights regarding their children’s information:

  • Review all information collected about their child
  • Request corrections to their child’s records
  • Withdraw consent for non-essential data collection
  • Request deletion of their child’s information when leaving the academy
  • Receive copies of all communications sent to their child

Remember: At Magic10 Football Academy, we believe that trust between players, parents, and coaches is fundamental to developing exceptional football talent. Your privacy is an essential part of that trust, just as individual technical training is essential to developing the skills that set our players apart from standard club training programs.