How we collect, use, and protect your personal information at OKAKA Football Academy.
Effective Date: August 2026
Okaka Football Club ("Okaka FC", "we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of our players, academy members, supporters, parents, partners, and website visitors.
This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, who we share it with, and the rights you have regarding your personal data. It applies to our website, academy registration, football trials, competitions, events, and all digital platforms operated by Okaka FC.
We may collect the following categories of personal information:
Full name
Date of birth
Gender
Nationality
Email address
Phone number
Residential address
Playing position
Preferred foot
Height & weight
Current club or academy
Jersey number
Match statistics
Performance evaluations
Parent/guardian name
Emergency contacts
Relationship to player
Medical consent information
Player photographs
Match videos
Training footage
Social media handles
Device and website analytics
We use your information to:
Register players for the club and competitions
Evaluate football performance and development
Create player profiles and scouting portfolios
Communicate training schedules and club updates
Organize tournaments and events
Promote Okaka FC through approved media content
Improve our website and digital services
Comply with legal and safeguarding obligations
We process personal information based on:
| Purpose | Legal Basis |
|---|---|
| Player registration | Contract |
| Club management | Legitimate interest |
| Talent scouting | Legitimate interest |
| Marketing communications | Consent |
| Safeguarding & compliance | Legal obligation |
Okaka FC regularly captures photographs and videos during:
Training sessions
League matches
Club activities
Club events
Trophy celebrations
These materials may appear on our website, social media platforms, promotional campaigns, scouting materials, and sponsor presentations.
Parents or players may withdraw media consent by contacting the club.
We only share information when necessary with:
Football associations and leagues
Licensed scouts and clubs
Tournament organizers
Medical professionals (where required)
Technology providers supporting club operations
We never sell player or supporter personal information.
We protect personal information through:
Secure cloud storage
Restricted staff access
Password-protected systems
Regular security monitoring
Encrypted communication where appropriate
We retain information only for as long as necessary.
| Record Type | Retention Period |
|---|---|
| Club records | Up to 7 years |
| Trial applications | 24 months |
| Match statistics | Club historical archive |
| Marketing consent | Until withdrawn |
You have the right to:
Access your personal data
Correct inaccurate information
Request deletion of your data
Withdraw marketing consent
Object to certain processing activities
Request a copy of your information
Requests will normally be processed within 30 days.
Protecting young athletes is a priority.
For players under 18, registration and media consent must be provided by a parent or legal guardian. We only collect information necessary for player development and safeguarding.
Our website may use cookies to:
Improve website performance
Remember user preferences
Measure visitor engagement
Enhance user experience
Users can manage cookie preferences through their browser settings.
Okaka Football Club
For privacy-related questions or requests:
Email: info@okakafc.com
Phone: +234 803 307 2045
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in club operations or legal requirements. The latest version will always be published on the official Okaka FC website.