SAFA TV Privacy Policy

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

  • Full name
  • Email address
  • Telephone number (where provided)
  • Billing address
  • Payment information (processed securely by our payment provider)
  • Username and password
  • Customer support enquiries
  • Competition entries
  • Survey responses

Information Collected Automatically

When you use SAFA TV we may automatically collect:

  • IP address
  • Browser type
  • Device information
  • Operating system
  • Viewing history
  • Pages visited
  • Viewing duration
  • Date and time of access
  • Cookies and similar technologies

4. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Provide access to SAFA TV
  • Manage your account
  • Process subscriptions and payments
  • Deliver live and on-demand football broadcasts
  • Improve our streaming service
  • Provide customer support
  • Send important account notifications
  • Send marketing communications where you have consented
  • Detect fraud or misuse
  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Produce anonymous viewing statistics

5. Legal Basis for Processing

Under UK GDPR we process personal information under one or more of the following lawful bases:

  • Performance of a contract
  • Compliance with legal obligations
  • Legitimate interests
  • Your consent (where required)

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:

  • Keep you signed in
  • Remember preferences
  • Improve website performance
  • Analyse website traffic
  • Measure viewing statistics
  • Support security functions

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:

  • Fixture announcements
  • New broadcasts
  • Cup Final coverage
  • Promotions
  • New features
  • Partner offers
  • News from SAFA

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:

  • Payment processors
  • Website hosting providers
  • Streaming platform providers
  • Analytics providers
  • Email communication services
  • Professional advisers where necessary
  • Law enforcement where legally required

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:

  • Maintain your account
  • Fulfil contractual obligations
  • Meet legal requirements
  • Resolve disputes
  • Enforce our terms and conditions

When information is no longer required, it is securely deleted or anonymised.


12. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR you have the right to:

  • Access your personal information
  • Correct inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of your information
  • Restrict processing
  • Object to processing
  • Request transfer of your information (data portability)
  • Withdraw consent where consent is the legal basis
  • Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO)

13. Security

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information, including:

  • Secure encrypted connections (SSL/TLS)
  • Password protection
  • Secure servers
  • Access controls
  • Regular software updates
  • Monitoring against unauthorised access

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