Privacy Policy

LIT SPORTS TRAVEL MANAGEMENT SL (MEET FOOTBALL)
Last Updated: 15/01/2026
Company: LIT SPORTS TRAVEL MANAGEMENT SL
Registered Office: Calle Calvet 47, 1-2, 08021 Barcelona, Spain
Governing Law: Spanish Law / EU GDPR

1. INTRODUCTION

LIT SPORTS TRAVEL MANAGEMENT SL, operating internationally under the brand MEET FOOTBALL (“LIT SPORTS”, “MEET FOOTBALL”, “we”, “us”, “our”), is committed to protecting your privacy and personal data.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, share, and protect personal data when you:

Visit our websites
Register for or participate in our sports travel programs
Communicate with us
Use our services in any capacity

This policy applies to all platforms operated by LIT SPORTS, including but not limited to:

meetfootball.com
youthfootballtours.in
youthfootballdevelopment.in

By using our websites or services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.

2. DATA CONTROLLER

The data controller responsible for processing your personal data is:

LIT SPORTS TRAVEL MANAGEMENT SL

Registered in Spain

Company Registration Number: B-75604868

For any questions regarding data protection, you may contact us at:

📧 contact@meetfootball.com

📧 info@youthfootballtours.in (India)

3. WHOSE DATA WE COLLECT

We may collect and process personal data relating to:

Parents or legal guardians
Participants (minor and adult)
Adult companions traveling with programs
Website visitors
Customers, partners, and service providers

We do not knowingly collect personal data directly from children without the knowledge and consent of a parent or legal guardian.

3.1 Children’s Data

Our programs are designed for participants aged 8 to 22 years, with some programs also accommodating adult companions.

For participants under 14 years (Spanish digital consent age):

We collect and process data ONLY through parent/guardian consent
Parents/guardians complete all registration forms
Parents/guardians exercise all data rights on behalf of minors

For participants aged 14-22 years:

We may collect data with parental involvement where participants are minors
Parents/guardians of minors maintain oversight and control

We implement appropriate safeguards for processing children’s data:

Limited data collection (only necessary information)
Enhanced security measures
Strict access controls
No marketing directly to minors

4. TYPES OF PERSONAL DATA WE COLLECT

Depending on your interaction with us, we may collect the following categories of data:

4.1 Identity & Contact Data

Full name
Email address
Telephone number (including WhatsApp)
Country of residence

4.2 Participant & Program Data

Participant name, date of birth, gender
Program selection and participation details
Club or academy information (if provided)

4.3 Travel & Documentation Data

Passport details
Nationality
Visa-related information (where applicable)
Travel preferences

4.4 Health & Medical Data (Special Category Data)

Medical conditions
Allergies
Medications
Emergency contact information

This data is processed strictly for safety, duty of care, and program delivery purposes.

4.5 Payment & Transaction Data

Payment status and transaction references
Payment method (processed via third-party payment processors or bank transfers)

We do not store full credit or debit card details.

4.6 Communications

Emails
WhatsApp messages
Customer support correspondence

4.7 Media Content

Photographs and videos captured during programs only where separate consent has been provided

4.8 Website Usage Data

IP address and browser information
Pages visited and time spent on site
Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 15)

5. PURPOSES OF DATA PROCESSING

We process personal data for the following purposes:

Program registration, administration, and delivery
Communication regarding bookings, visas, travel, and program updates
Health, safety, and emergency management
Payment processing and accounting
Legal and regulatory compliance
Improvement of our services and customer experience
Marketing and promotion (where permitted and with appropriate consent or opt-out)

6. LEGAL BASIS FOR PROCESSING

We process personal data under the following legal bases in accordance with GDPR Article 6 and Article 9:

Performance of Contract (Article 6(1)(b)):

Program registration and delivery
Booking administration
Travel arrangements
Accommodation and meal provisions
Communication about your specific program

Legal Obligation (Article 6(1)(c)):

Accounting and tax records
Regulatory compliance
Anti-money laundering checks (if applicable)

Legitimate Interests (Article 6(1)(f)):

Customer service improvements
Operational communications with existing customers
Fraud prevention and security
Business analytics (anonymized where possible)

Explicit Consent (Article 6(1)(a) and Article 9(2)(a)):

Medical and health data (special category data under Article 9)
Photography and video content
Marketing communications (where required)
WhatsApp marketing messages

For children under 14, consent is provided by parents/legal guardians on their behalf.

You have the right to withdraw consent at any time, though this will not affect processing already carried out.

6.1 Automated Decision-Making

We do not use automated decision-making or profiling that produces legal effects or similarly significantly affects individuals.

All booking decisions, program placements, and customer communications involve human review and decision-making.

7. MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS

We may send:

Program-related updates
Information about future opportunities
Relevant announcements

These communications are sent based on legitimate interest for existing customers.

You may opt out of marketing communications at any time by:

Using the unsubscribe link in emails
Contacting us directly

Transactional and operational communications (e.g. visa updates, payment reminders) will continue regardless of marketing preferences.

8. WHATSAPP COMMUNICATIONS

We may use WhatsApp for:

Operational and transactional communications
Program updates
Customer support
Marketing communications, where appropriate

You may request to stop receiving WhatsApp communications at any time by informing us.

9. MEDIA, PHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEO

Photographs and videos may be taken during programs for:

Operational documentation
Marketing and promotional purposes

Media content is processed only where explicit consent has been obtained through a separate Image & Media Rights Consent form.

Refusal or withdrawal of consent does not affect participation in our programs.

10. DATA SHARING & THIRD PARTIES

We share personal data only where necessary for program delivery or legal compliance. Recipients include:

Service Providers (Data Processors):

Accommodation providers (hotels, residences)
Transport operators (coaches, transfers)
Training facilities and coaching staff
IT and hosting providers (including GoDaddy)
Payment processors (including but not limited to Stripe and banking institutions)

We have Data Processing Agreements in place with our processors, requiring them to:

Process data only on our instructions
Implement appropriate security measures
Not use data for their own purposes
Notify us of any data breaches
Delete or return data when services end

Third-Party Controllers (Independent Data Controllers):

Insurance providers (if arranged through us)
Visa service providers (if used)
Airlines (if flights included in package)

These organizations process data under their own privacy policies.

We do NOT:

Sell personal data
Share data for others’ marketing purposes
Transfer data to third parties without appropriate safeguards

11. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS

As LIT SPORTS operates internationally, personal data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside the European Economic Area (EEA), including during program operations and through our service providers.

When we transfer data outside the EEA, we ensure appropriate safeguards:

To Countries with Adequacy Decisions:

We may transfer data to countries recognized by the EU Commission as providing adequate data protection

To Other Countries:

We use Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the EU Commission
We conduct Transfer Impact Assessments where required
We implement supplementary measures where necessary

Examples of International Transfers:

Data is hosted with GoDaddy in their data centers
Program delivery may involve sharing data with local service providers in destination countries
Payment processing may involve transfers to payment processor locations

You have the right to request information about the safeguards we have in place for specific transfers.

12. DATA RETENTION

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

Deliver programs
Comply with legal and regulatory obligations
Resolve disputes
Protect legitimate business interests

Medical and sensitive data is retained only for as long as strictly necessary.

13. DATA SECURITY

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against:

Unauthorized access
Loss
Misuse
Disclosure

However, no system can guarantee absolute security.

13.1 Data Breach Notification

In the event of a data breach that poses a risk to your rights and freedoms, we will:

Notify the Spanish Data Protection Authority (AEPD) within 72 hours
Notify affected individuals without undue delay
Provide information about the nature of the breach
Explain likely consequences and mitigation measures
Provide contact details for further information

If you become aware of any unauthorized access to your data, please contact us immediately.

14. YOUR RIGHTS UNDER GDPR

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

Right to Access (Article 15):

Request a copy of your personal data
Receive information about how it’s processed
First copy provided free of charge

Right to Rectification (Article 16):

Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
We will notify third parties where feasible

Right to Erasure / “Right to be Forgotten” (Article 17):

Request deletion of your data
Subject to legal retention requirements
Does not apply where we have legal obligations to retain data

Right to Restriction (Article 18):

Limit how we use your data
Applies in specific circumstances (e.g., accuracy disputes)

Right to Data Portability (Article 20):

Receive your data in structured, machine-readable format
Applies to data provided under contract or consent

Right to Object (Article 21):

Object to processing based on legitimate interests
Absolute right to object to marketing

Right to Withdraw Consent:

Where processing is based on consent
Does not affect lawfulness of past processing

HOW TO EXERCISE YOUR RIGHTS:

We will respond within 1 month (extendable by 2 months for complex requests).

We may request proof of identity for security purposes.

If you’re dissatisfied with our response, you have the right to lodge a complaint with:

Spanish Data Protection Authority (AEPD)

Website: www.aepd.es

Email: internacional@aepd.es

Parents/guardians may exercise all rights on behalf of minor participants.

15. COOKIES & WEBSITE DATA

Our websites use cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality and user experience.

15.1 What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our websites. They help us remember your preferences and understand how you use our sites.

15.2 Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies:

Required for the website to function properly (e.g., security, session management)

Analytics Cookies:

Google Analytics – helps us understand how visitors use our websites
Collects anonymized data about page visits, time spent, and navigation patterns

15.3 Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings:

Most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies
Blocking cookies may affect website functionality
Visit your browser’s help section for instructions

For more information about Google Analytics and how to opt out, visit: tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

16. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

Material changes will be communicated via our websites or by email where appropriate.

The version in effect at the time of booking will apply unless legally required otherwise.

17. GOVERNING LAW

This Privacy Policy is governed by Spanish law and applicable EU data protection regulations including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

18. CONTACT

For questions, requests, or complaints related to data protection:

📧 contact@meetfootball.com

📧 info@youthfootballtours.in (India)

END OF PRIVACY POLICY

LIT SPORTS TRAVEL MANAGEMENT SL | Registered in Spain