Privacy Policy & Cookies

Privacy Policy & Cookies

Last Updated: January 30, 2026

1. Who We Are

Training Ground Guru LTD (“we,” “us,” “our”) is the data controller. Registered in England and Wales (Company No. 11003806), registered office: 257 Wythenshawe Road, Manchester, M23 9DE. Contact: info@trainingground.guru. 

2. What Personal Data We Collect

  • Identity/ contact: Name, job title, email, phone (if provided).
  • Account/ subscription: Payment details (processed securely by third parties like Stripe; we don’t store full card info), login credentials.
  • Demographic/ preferences: Postcode, interests (e.g. coaching, analytics), job role in football.
  • Usage/ technical: IP address, browser type, pages visited, cookies/analytics data.
  • Other: Survey responses, feedback, event registrations.

We collect directly from you (e.g.  sign-up, profile creation) or automatically (e.g. via cookies).

3. How We Use Your Data (Purposes and Lawful Bases)

We process data lawfully under UK GDPR:

  • To provide/register for our services/memberships (Core/Analytics tiers, profiles, webinars, directories) — Lawful basis: Contract (Art. 6(1)(b)).
  • To manage billing, payments, renewals — Contract.
  • To send service-related communications (e.g. access updates) — Contract.
  • To improve the site, analytics, personalisation — Legitimate interests (Art. 6(1)(f)) — we balance this against your rights; you can object.
  • Marketing/ promotions (e.g. newsletters, offers) — Consent (Art. 6(1)(a)) or soft opt-in for similar products if you are an existing customer.
  • Market research/ surveys — Consent or legitimate interests.
  • Legal compliance (e.g., tax records) — Legal obligation (Art. 6(1)(c)).

4. Sharing Your Data

We share with:

  • Service providers (e.g. payment processors, email tools like Mailchimp, hosting/ analytics like Google Analytics — under strict contracts).
  • No selling/leasing to third parties without consent.
  • If required by law or to protect rights.

5. International Transfers

Some processors (e.g. US-based) may transfer data outside the UK. We use UK adequacy decisions or standard contractual clauses for safeguards.

6. Data Retention

  • Subscription/ account data: Duration of active membership + 6 years post-termination (legal/tax reasons).
  • Marketing data: Until you unsubscribe/withdraw consent.
  • Usage logs: Up to 2 years for analytics.

7. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have:

  • Access, rectification, erasure, restriction, objection, portability.
  • Withdraw consent anytime (doesn’t affect prior processing).
  • Complain to ICO (ico.org.uk).

Contact info@trainingground.guru to exercise rights (free; respond within 1 month).

8. Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies for essential functions and analytics only.

9. Security

We use appropriate technical/ organisational measures (e.g., encryption, access controls) to protect data. However, no system is 100% secure.

10. Changes

We may update this policy. Check regularly.

11. Contact

For questions: info@trainingground.guru

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