Effective Date: 12 May 2025
Last Updated: 12 May 2025
Welcome to MK Sports. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled in a safe and responsible manner. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your data.
1. Who We Are
MK Sports
Website: https://mksports.co.uk
Email: info@mksports.co.uk
We design and supply football kits, training gear, gloves, socks, and related equipment to grassroots and Sunday League football teams in the UK.
2. What Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following data:
- Identity Data: Name, team name, and age group (if applicable)
- Contact Data: Email address, phone number, and delivery address
- Payment Data: Payment information (processed securely by third-party providers)
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system
- Usage Data: How you use our website
- Marketing Preferences: Your preferences in receiving marketing from us
3. How We Collect Your Data
We collect data through:
- Direct interactions (e.g., placing an order, filling in a form, contacting us)
- Automated technologies (e.g., cookies, analytics tools)
- Third-party services (e.g., payment processors)
4. How We Use Your Data
We use your data to:
- Fulfil and manage orders
- Communicate with you about orders and services
- Improve our website and customer experience
- Send relevant offers and updates (only if you’ve opted in)
- Meet legal or regulatory obligations
5. Legal Basis for Processing
Under the UK GDPR, we rely on the following legal bases:
- Performance of a Contract – when processing your order
- Legitimate Interests – improving our services and preventing fraud
- Consent – for marketing communications
- Legal Obligation – complying with UK laws
6. Data Sharing
We do not sell your data. However, we may share it with trusted third parties, including:
- Payment providers (e.g., Stripe, PayPal)
- Delivery partners (e.g., Royal Mail, couriers)
- Website and analytics service providers
All third parties are required to protect your data and act in accordance with the law.
7. International Transfers
We aim to keep your data within the UK or EEA. If data is transferred outside the UK/EEA, we ensure it is protected by appropriate safeguards (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses).
8. Data Retention
We retain your data only as long as necessary:
- Order and account data: up to 6 years for tax/legal purposes
- Marketing data: until you unsubscribe
- Analytics data: anonymised or deleted after a reasonable period
9. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction or deletion of your data
- Object to or restrict processing
- Withdraw consent at any time
- Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
To exercise any of these rights, email us at: info@mksports.co.uk
10. Cookies
We use cookies to improve your experience and analyse traffic. You can control cookies through your browser settings. For more information, please view our Cookie Policy.
11. Security
We take reasonable steps to protect your data, including SSL encryption, secure hosting, and access controls. However, no method is 100% secure, and we encourage you to keep your own passwords safe.
12. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to other websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their policies separately.
13. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be posted here with a revised “Effective Date.” Please check regularly for updates.
