SportsCards.Wales
Who We Are
SportsCards.Wales is a free, members-only online group for collectors of Welsh sports cards. The site is operated from Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom.
If you have any questions about this policy, you can contact us at neil@sportscards.wales.
What Data We Collect
When you register for an account, we collect the following personal information:
- Your name or chosen display name
- Your email address
- Your profile information (any details you choose to add to your profile)
- Photos and images you upload to the site
- Posts, comments, and messages you submit through the platform
- Your IP address and browser information when you visit the site
Why We Collect It
We use your data for the following purposes:
- To create and manage your account
- To allow you to participate in group discussions and use the social features of the site
- To send you notifications related to your activity on the site
- To administer and moderate the group
- To improve the site and the experience for members
We do not use your data for marketing purposes. We do not sell your data to third parties.
Legal Basis for Processing
Under UK GDPR, we process your personal data on the following bases:
- Consent — you provide your data voluntarily when you register and agree to these terms.
- Legitimate interests — to operate, moderate, and improve the site and to prevent misuse.
Who Sees Your Data
- Your display name, profile information, and posts are visible to other registered members of the group.
- Your email address is not visible to other members.
- Private messages are only visible to the members involved in the conversation.
- Site administrators have access to all data for moderation and administration purposes.
We do not share your personal data with any third parties, except where required by law.
Cookies
SportsCards.Wales uses cookies to keep you logged in and to remember your preferences. These are essential cookies required for the site to function. We may also use cookies for analytics purposes to understand how the site is used.
By using the site, you consent to the use of these cookies.
How Long Do We Keep Your Data
We retain your personal data for as long as your account is active. If you delete your account, your personal data will be removed. Posts and comments you have made in group discussions may remain visible, but will be attributed to a deleted or anonymous account.
Your Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request the deletion of your data
- Request restriction of processing
- Object to processing
- Request a copy of your data in a portable format
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at neil@sportscards.wales. We will respond within 30 days.
Data Security
We take reasonable steps to protect your personal data from unauthorised access, loss, or misuse. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Children
SportsCards.Wales is not intended for use by anyone under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 16. If we become aware that a child under 16 has registered, we will delete their account and data.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. Continued use of the site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Last updated: May 2026