1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how Playerlane.app ("we", "our", or "us"), a platform based in Amstelveen, Netherlands, collects, processes, and protects personal data provided by its users (“you” or “user”). We are committed to processing personal data responsibly, securely, and in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable laws.
By creating a Playerlane account, you explicitly consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
2. Scope and Purpose of Data Collection
2.1
Playerlane.app allows football players to manage and showcase their career profiles for the purposes of personal branding, visibility, and potential professional opportunities.
2.2
To fulfill this mission, we collect the following personal data directly from users:
Full name
Date of birth / age
Contact information (email, phone if applicable)
Country and city of residence
Football club(s) and match data (games played, goals, assists, etc.)
Uploaded media (photos, videos, stats)
Any additional content added to your player profile
2.3
All data is submitted voluntarily by the player or, in the case of minors under 16, by a parent or legal guardian.
3. Legal Basis for Processing
3.1
We process your personal data based on:
Your explicit consent, provided at the time of account creation
Our legitimate interest in operating the platform and connecting players with football clubs
Contractual necessity, if you engage in paid services
3.2
For users under the age of 16, we require verifiable parental or guardian consent before any data is processed.
4. Use of Personal Data
4.1
Your personal data is used to:
Create and manage your player profile
Display your football data and media to increase visibility
Enable clubs, scouts, or partners to view and assess your potential
Provide platform features and personalized functionality
Comply with legal obligations or resolve disputes
4.2
We may also use anonymized or aggregated data for internal analytics, service improvement, or statistical reporting.
5. Sharing of Personal Data
5.1
We may share your data, including profile information and media, with third parties for the following purposes:
To enable clubs, scouts, or talent agencies to identify and evaluate players
To support collaborations with verified football organizations or development programs
To engage third-party processors (e.g., cloud hosting, analytics tools) under strict data processing agreements
Important: While we do not currently sell personal data to third parties, Playerlane.app reserves the right to do so in the future, provided it aligns with applicable laws and you are clearly informed and given the opportunity to object or withdraw consent. Any sale of data would only occur under strict compliance with privacy regulations and only where it supports the goals of the platform — such as improving player visibility, connecting with clubs, or developing the platform.
6. International Data Use
6.1
All personal data is stored within the European Union. However, the platform is accessible globally. If users from outside the EU create profiles, their data will be processed in accordance with this Privacy Policy and the GDPR.
7. Data Retention
7.1
We retain your personal data for as long as your account remains active. If you delete your account, all associated data will be permanently removed from our systems within a commercially reasonable time.
7.2
In some cases, certain data may be retained for legal, tax, or operational reasons, but will be anonymized where possible.
8. Your Rights
8.1
As a data subject under the GDPR, you have the following rights:
Right of access: Request access to the data we hold about you
Right to rectification: Correct inaccuracies in your personal data
Right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”)
Right to restrict processing under certain conditions
Right to data portability
Right to withdraw consent at any time
Right to object to processing based on legitimate interests
To exercise your rights, please contact us at: privacy@playerlane.app
9. Security
9.1
We take reasonable and appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data from loss, misuse, unauthorized access, disclosure, or destruction. However, no internet transmission or storage system is ever 100% secure.
10. Changes to This Policy
10.1
We may revise this Privacy Policy at any time. Material changes will be communicated via email or through the platform. Continued use of the platform after such updates will constitute your acceptance of the revised terms.
11. Contact
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact:
📍 Playerlane.app, Amstelveen, Netherlands
📧 privacy@playerlane.app
Version:
12 August 2025