Privacy Policy

Leikmannasamtök Íslands (Icelandic Players Union)

Last updated: May 2026

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1. Introduction

Leikmannasamtök Íslands (“the Union”, “we”, “our” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information.

This Privacy Policy explains:

• what information we collect

• why we collect it

• how we use it

• how we protect it

• and your rights regarding your personal information.

By using our website, membership services or member platforms, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

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2. Information We Collect

We may collect personal information including:

• full name

• email address

• phone number

• club affiliation

• sport

• date of birth

• kennitala

• membership information

• payment and subscription status

• communication preferences

We may also collect technical website information such as:

• browser type

• device information

• IP address

• website usage data

• cookies and analytics information

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3. Why We Collect Information

We collect information in order to:

• manage memberships

• provide member services and support

• provide access to restricted member content

• communicate with members

• process membership payments

• improve educational resources and member experience

• organize workshops, events and communication

• protect the security and functionality of the platform

• comply with legal and accounting obligations

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4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal information based on:

• membership agreements

• legitimate organizational interests

• legal obligations

• and consent where required.

Members may withdraw consent for certain communication or services at any time where applicable.

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5. How We Protect Information

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect personal information from:

• unauthorized access

• misuse

• loss

• disclosure

• or alteration.

Access to member information is limited to authorized individuals who require access for operational purposes.

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6. Sharing of Information

The Union does not sell or share personal information with unrelated third parties.

Information may only be shared:

• with member consent

• where necessary to provide services or operational support

• where required by law

• or for legal, accounting or regulatory obligations

Anonymized or aggregated statistics may be used internally to improve services, educational resources and player support initiatives.

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7. Communication

Members may receive:

• membership updates

• newsletters

• workshop invitations

• educational communication

• important operational announcements

Members may unsubscribe from non-essential communications at any time.

Operational or membership-related communication may still be sent where necessary.

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8. Cookies & Website Analytics

The website may use cookies and analytics tools to:

• improve website functionality

• understand user behavior

• improve educational content

• and enhance user experience.

Users may manage cookie settings through their browser preferences where applicable.

A separate Cookie Policy may be introduced in the future.

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9. Restricted Member Areas

Certain areas of the website are restricted to active members.

Members are responsible for:

• maintaining the confidentiality of their login credentials

• protecting account access

• and notifying the Union if unauthorized access is suspected.

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10. Retention of Information

Personal information will only be retained for as long as reasonably necessary:

• for membership administration

• operational purposes

• legal obligations

• accounting requirements

• dispute handling

• or legitimate organizational purposes.

Information that is no longer required will be securely deleted or anonymized where appropriate.

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11. Your Rights

Depending on applicable laws, members may have the right to:

• access their personal information

• request correction of inaccurate information

• request deletion of information where applicable

• object to certain processing activities

• request restriction of processing

• withdraw consent where applicable

Requests may be submitted using the contact information below.

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12. Third-Party Services

The Union may use third-party platforms and services for:

• website hosting

• payment processing

• communication

• analytics

• and membership management.

These providers may process information on behalf of the Union in accordance with their own privacy and security standards.

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13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

The Union may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

Updated versions will be published on the Union website.

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14. Contact

For questions regarding this Privacy Policy or personal information, please contact:

Leikmannasamtök Íslands
www.leikmenn.is