Welcome to the official website of EFCB. We take the protection of your personal data very seriously. This privacy policy informs you about how we collect, process, and protect your personal information when you visit and interact with our website, entirely in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR / DSGVO). The data controller responsible for operating this website is EFCB (Fußballclub). For any privacy-related inquiries, data requests, or to exercise your legal rights, please contact us directly using the official details provided on our contact page.
Collection of General Data and Server Log Files
When you access our website, our hosting system automatically collects a series of general data and technical information, which is temporarily stored in server log files. This data may include your browser type and version, your operating system, the external website from which you reached us, the specific sub-pages you visit, the date and time of your access, and your IP address. This information is technically necessary to display the website correctly, ensure long-term system security, and optimize our services. The legal basis for this processing is our legitimate interest under Article 6(1)(f) GDPR.
Processing of Data via the Contact Form If you choose to reach out to us using the provided contact form, the personal data you enter—specifically your first name, last name, email address, subject, and message—will be securely transmitted to our system and stored. This data is used exclusively to process your specific inquiry and to handle any necessary follow-up questions. We will not share this information with third parties without your explicit, prior consent. The processing of this data is based on your consent under Article 6(1)(a) GDPR or for taking steps prior to entering into a potential contract under Article 6(1)(b) GDPR.
Processing of Data for Membership Sign-Up (“Mitglied werden”) Our website features a dedicated registration form on the Mitglied werden page designed to allow users to register for club membership. When you submit this registration form, we collect personal data including your name, age or date of birth, contact details, and team preference. This data is absolutely essential for managing club operations, assigning players to their respective rosters across our four boys’ teams or our single girls’ team (Mädchen-Mannschaft), and communicating official club updates. By checking the mandatory consent checkbox before submission, you explicitly agree to this processing. The legal basis for processing this data is the performance of a membership contract under Article 6(1)(b) GDPR and your explicit consent under Article 6(1)(a) GDPR.
Cookies and Cookie Consent Our website uses cookies to enhance your online browsing experience and ensure that specific digital functionalities work smoothly. Cookies are small text files stored on your local device via your web browser. In compliance with data protection laws, we utilize an opt-in cookie consent banner to obtain and log your explicit consent for non-essential or analytical cookies before they are loaded onto your device. You can change your cookie preferences, review your logged consent, or disable cookies entirely at any time through your internet browser settings, though doing so may limit some website features.
Data Retention and Storage Periods
We will only store your personal data for as long as is strictly necessary to achieve the specific processing purposes stated in this policy, or as mandated by the various legal retention periods defined by European or local legislators. Once the initial purpose no longer applies or the legally required storage period expires, your personal data will be routinely blocked or completely deleted in strict compliance with legal regulations.
Your Rights Under the GDPR As a data subject, you have comprehensive legal rights regarding your personal data under the GDPR. You have the right to access your stored data free of charge, the right to rectification of inaccurate data, and the right to erasure (the right to be forgotten) of your data. Furthermore, you hold the right to restrict processing, the right to object to processing, the right to data portability, and the right to withdraw your consent at any time with future effect. If you believe our data processing practices violate data protection laws, you also hold the legal right to lodge an official complaint with a competent supervisory authority.
