PRIVACY POLICY

Last Updated: [5th Sept, 2026]

Introduction

MARANOVO (“we”, “our”, “us”) is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store and protect your personal information when you visit our website, purchase our products, submit content for publication, upload photographs, or otherwise interact with our services.

By using our website and services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

Who We Are

MARANOVO is a publishing and printing company specialising in football club publications, biographies, anniversary books, player profile books and related publishing services.

For the purposes of data protection law, MARANOVO is the Data Controller of your personal information.

For any privacy-related enquiries, please contact:

MARANOVO Email: [Insert Email Address] Address: [Insert Business Address] Telephone: [Insert Telephone Number]

Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following information:

Personal Information

• Name
• Postal address
• Email address
• Telephone number
• Payment information
• Delivery information

Club Information

Where a football club submits content, we may collect:

• Club history and achievements
• Team information
• Committee or staff details
• Event information
• Club photographs

Player and Participant Information

For club books and publications, we may collect:

• Player names
• Team details
• Photographs
• Sporting achievements
• Profile information supplied by parents, guardians or clubs

Website Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

• IP address
• Browser type
• Device information
• Website usage data
• Cookie information

Children’s Information

As many MARANOVO publications feature youth football clubs and young players, we recognise the importance of safeguarding children’s personal information.

Where photographs or information relating to children are submitted, we expect clubs, parents or guardians to ensure they have the appropriate permissions and consents before providing such information to us.

Parents or guardians may contact us at any time to request the review, correction or removal of a child’s personal information where legally applicable.

How We Use Your Information

We use personal information to:

• Produce and publish club books and publications
• Create player profiles and biographies
• Process orders and payments
• Deliver products and services
• Communicate with customers and clubs
• Respond to enquiries
• Improve our website and services
• Comply with legal obligations
• Prevent fraudulent activity

Use of Photographs and Submitted Content

Photographs, player profiles and club content supplied to MARANOVO may be used for the purpose of:

• Book production
• Printing and publication
• Promotional previews of publications
• Marketing of MARANOVO services
• Social media promotion
• Website content relating to the publication

Where content includes children, we encourage clubs and contributors to ensure appropriate permissions have been obtained before submission.

MARANOVO reserves the right to decline or remove content that is inappropriate, unlawful or infringes the rights of third parties.

Legal Basis for Processing

Under UK GDPR, we process personal information on the following legal bases:

Contractual Necessity

Where processing is necessary to fulfil orders, produce publications or deliver services requested by customers.

Legitimate Interests

To operate, improve and promote our business while protecting the interests and rights of individuals.

Consent

Where consent is required, particularly concerning marketing communications or where specific permissions are obtained for the use of photographs and content.

Legal Obligations

Where we are required to comply with applicable laws, regulations or legal proceedings.

Marketing Communications

We may occasionally send updates regarding new publications, services or promotional offers.

You may unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time by:

• Clicking the unsubscribe link in our emails.
• Contacting us directly.

We will never sell your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

Sharing Your Information

We may share information with trusted third parties when necessary, including:

• Printing providers
• Delivery and courier companies
• Payment processors
• Website hosting providers
• Professional advisers
• Legal or regulatory authorities where required

All third parties are required to protect personal information appropriately.

Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal information against:

• Unauthorised access
• Loss
• Misuse
• Alteration
• Disclosure
• Destruction

However, no internet transmission or storage system can be guaranteed as completely secure.

Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to:

• Complete publication projects
• Fulfil contractual obligations
• Maintain business records
• Comply with legal requirements

Where appropriate, information will be securely deleted or anonymised once it is no longer required.

Cookies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve user experience and analyse website performance.

Cookies may be used to:

• Remember user preferences
• Improve website functionality
• Monitor site traffic
• Support marketing activities

Users can manage cookie preferences through their browser settings.

Your Rights

Under UK data protection law, you may have the right to:

• Access your personal information
• Correct inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your information
• Restrict processing
• Object to processing
• Request data portability
• Withdraw consent where applicable

Requests should be made using the contact details provided in this policy.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external websites.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites and encourage users to review their privacy policies separately.

International Transfers

Where information is transferred outside the United Kingdom, MARANOVO will take appropriate steps to ensure adequate safeguards are in place and that data protection requirements are met.

Complaints

If you have concerns about how we handle your personal information, please contact us first so we can attempt to resolve the issue.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO):

Information Commissioner’s Office Website: https://ico.org.uk

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

Any changes will be published on this page and become effective immediately upon posting.

Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or how we process your information, please contact:

MARANOVO Email: [mail@maranovo.com]