Effective Date: 4 August 2026
1. Introduction
Welcome to SAFA TV.
SAFA TV is the official streaming platform of the Scottish Amateur Football Association ("SAFA", "we", "our", or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring your personal information is handled securely, fairly and lawfully.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store and protect your personal information when you visit our website, create an account, purchase subscriptions, watch our broadcasts or otherwise interact with SAFA TV.
By using SAFA TV you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
2. Who We Are
SAFA TV is owned and operated by the Scottish Amateur Football Association.
The Scottish Amateur Football Association is the Data Controller responsible for the personal information processed through SAFA TV.
If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us using the details provided at the end of this policy.
3. Information We Collect
Depending on how you use SAFA TV, we may collect:
Information You Provide
Information Collected Automatically
When you use SAFA TV we may automatically collect:
4. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
5. Legal Basis for Processing
Under UK GDPR we process personal information under one or more of the following lawful bases:
6. Payment Information
Payments are processed securely through approved third-party payment providers.
SAFA TV does not store your full debit or credit card details.
Payment providers process your information in accordance with their own privacy policies.
7. Cookies
SAFA TV uses cookies and similar technologies to:
You may disable cookies through your browser settings, although some parts of SAFA TV may not function correctly.
8. Marketing
If you have opted in, we may occasionally send you:
You may unsubscribe at any time using the unsubscribe link within our emails.
9. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell your personal information.
We may share your information with trusted service providers including:
All third parties are required to protect your information appropriately.
10. International Transfers
Some service providers may process information outside the United Kingdom.
Where this occurs, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place in accordance with UK data protection law.
11. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to:
When information is no longer required, it is securely deleted or anonymised.
12. Your Rights
Under UK GDPR you have the right to:
13. Security
We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information, including:
While we take reasonable steps to protect your information, no internet transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
14. Children's Privacy
SAFA TV is intended for general audiences.
Where children under the age of 13 use our services, parental or guardian supervision is recommended.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without an appropriate lawful basis.
15. Broadcast Footage
SAFA TV broadcasts amateur football matches and associated content.
By participating in matches organised or sanctioned by the Scottish Amateur Football Association or affiliated competitions, individuals acknowledge that matches may be recorded and streamed for sporting, promotional, historical and educational purposes.
Where appropriate, clubs, leagues and competition organisers are responsible for informing participants that recording and broadcasting may take place.
16. Third-Party Links
SAFA TV may contain links to external websites.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external websites and encourage you to read their privacy policies.
17. Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Any significant changes will be published on SAFA TV together with the revised effective date.
Continued use of SAFA TV following any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
18. Contact Us
If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact:
Scottish Amateur Football Association
Email: tv@scottishamateurfa.co.uk
Website: www.scottishamateurfa.co.uk
19. Complaints
If you are unhappy with how your information has been handled, you have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).
Information Commissioner's Office
Website: https://ico.org.uk
Telephone: 0303 123 1113