Privacy Policy
Last updated: June 15, 2026. How Neidhal Football Club protects and respects your personal data.
Key Privacy Commitments
Minimal Data Collection
We only request information essential for trial scheduling, roster management, and player safety.
Zero Data Selling
We never sell, rent, or commercialize your personal information or contact details to ad brokers.
Parental Rights & Consent
Parents retain full authority to request data modification, media opt-out, or record deletion at any time.
Overview & Purpose
Neidhal Football Club ("Neidhal FC", "we", "us", or "our") operates coastal football academies across Kottivakkam, Injambakkam, and Nandanam in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. Accessible via https://neidhalfc.com, our digital platforms and trial booking systems are built to connect young players and parents with structured football coaching.
This Privacy Policy outlines the explicit types of information we collect, how that information is utilized for academy operations, and the rights parents and academy members hold regarding their personal information.
Target Scope:
This policy applies to all website visitors, free trial applicants, seasonal training camp participants, and enrolled academy players across all Neidhal FC coaching hubs.
Information We Collect
We gather only the essential information needed to schedule trial sessions, evaluate age-appropriate squad placement, and ensure player safety during training on our turfs.
A. Parent & Guardian Contact Data
- Parent / Guardian Full Name
- Contact Phone Number & WhatsApp Contact
- Email Address for scheduling confirmations
- Preferred Training Hub (Kottivakkam, Injambakkam, or Nandanam)
B. Player Information
- Player Name and Date of Birth / Age
- Football experience level and preferred position (if applicable)
- Relevant medical conditions, allergies, or physical restrictions disclosed prior to sessions
C. Automated Technical Telemetry
Like most modern web platforms, our site automatically collects basic non-identifying telemetry including browser type, general geographic region, device type, and page access timestamps via standard analytics cookies to optimize page load speeds.
How We Use Your Information
Your data is used strictly for legitimate academy operations and player communication. Specific uses include:
Scheduling free trial sessions, batch assignments, and coordinating slot availability with head coaches.
Sending immediate WhatsApp/SMS updates regarding coastal weather delays, field changes, or holiday schedules.
Tracking age-group squad progressions, tournament rosters, and coaching feedback for youth players.
Reaching parents or emergency contacts instantly in the rare event of an on-field injury or medical need.
Data Security & Storage
We implement robust administrative and technical safeguards to protect player and parent data against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse:
- Encryption in Transit: All data submitted through our web forms is transmitted securely via standard HTTPS / TLS encryption.
- Restricted Personnel Access: Only designated Neidhal FC co-founders and senior coaching staff have access to player rosters.
- Data Retention: We retain inquiry data only as long as necessary to fulfill trial scheduling and active academy membership.
Media & Photography Policy
During academy training sessions, coastal beach sessions, and competitive matches, Neidhal FC photographers may capture high-quality photos and video footage for club highlights, player archives, and social media platforms (@neidhalfc).
Parental Media Opt-Out Right:
If you prefer that your child's photograph or video highlights NOT be featured on Neidhal FC official media channels, please inform us in writing at contact@neidhalfc.com or notify the head coach prior to training. We fully respect all parent media privacy preferences.
Third-Party Services
Our website integrates trusted third-party tools to enhance parent user experience. These include:
Your Rights & Choices
You maintain full authority over your data. Under applicable privacy regulations, parents and website visitors have the right to:
Have Questions About Our Coaching & Policies?
We are always here to assist parents and young athletes in Chennai. Book a free coached trial or connect directly with our team.