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How The Gaffer (thegafferfm.com) collects, uses, and protects your information during the beta. Last updated: 22 June 2026.

Who we are

The Gaffer is operated as an online football manager game at thegafferfm.com. For privacy enquiries contact support@thegafferfm.com.

Information we collect

We collect information you provide and data generated when you play:

  • Account details: email address, username, and hashed password.
  • Club and game data: squad, finances, fixtures, messages, forum posts, feedback submissions, and progression tied to your manager.
  • Technical data: IP address, browser type, device information, and logs needed for security and debugging.
  • Cookies and session tokens: required to keep you logged in and to protect the service.

How we use information

We use your information to:

  • Provide and operate the game, including match simulation, leagues, and social features.
  • Authenticate accounts, prevent abuse, and maintain service security.
  • Respond to support requests and feedback.
  • Improve balance, fix bugs, and develop new features during beta.
  • Send essential service emails (account recovery, security notices). We do not sell your personal data.

Sharing and processors

We do not sell personal information. We may share limited data with infrastructure providers that host the application, send email, or provide error monitoring — only as needed to operate the service and under appropriate safeguards.

Forum posts, club names, and in-game achievements may be visible to other players as part of normal gameplay.

Retention

We keep account and club data while your account is active. If you request deletion, we will remove or anonymise personal data within a reasonable period unless we must retain certain records for legal, security, or backup reasons.

Beta backups may persist for a limited time after deletion before being overwritten.

Your rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

  • Access, correct, or delete your personal data.
  • Object to or restrict certain processing.
  • Export your data where technically feasible.
  • Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

Children

The Gaffer is not directed at children under 13 (or 16 in some regions). We do not knowingly collect data from children. Contact us if you believe a child has created an account.

Security

We use industry-standard measures including encrypted connections (HTTPS), hashed passwords, and access controls. No online service is perfectly secure; please use a unique password and report suspected compromise to support@thegafferfm.com.

Changes to this policy

We may update this policy as the beta evolves. Material changes will be reflected on this page with an updated date. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance where permitted by law.

Contact

Privacy questions or data requests: support@thegafferfm.com