Last updated: November 2025
Scout52 is a talent identification platform that helps football academies manage recruitment events and player data. Scout52 is hosted using Base44 Inc. services.
Scout52 acts as a data processor on behalf of football academies (the data controllers) who use our platform. This means:
On behalf of academies using Scout52, we may process:
All data submitted through Scout52 is stored on servers operated by Base44 Inc., located in the United States of America.
Base44 Inc. implements appropriate technical and organisational security measures to protect your data, including:
Important: By using Scout52, you acknowledge that your data will be transferred to and stored in the USA. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for these international transfers in accordance with UK GDPR requirements.
We take data security seriously and implement industry-standard measures to protect personal information from unauthorised access, loss, misuse, or alteration. However, no internet-based service can be 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Data retention periods are determined by the individual academies using our platform. Scout52 retains data only as long as instructed by the academy or as required for legitimate business purposes.
When data is deleted from Scout52, it is permanently removed from our active systems. Backup copies may persist for up to 30 days before being overwritten.
You have the following rights regarding your personal data:
To exercise these rights, please contact the academy that collected your data directly. Their contact details will be provided in their specific privacy notice.
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience and ensure the platform functions correctly.
| Cookie Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Essential Cookies | Required for the Service to function (login sessions, security features, authentication) | Session / 30 days |
| Functional Cookies | Remember your preferences, settings, and language choices | 12 months |
| Analytics Cookies | Help us understand how users interact with the Service to improve functionality | 24 months |
You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
Please note: Disabling essential cookies may prevent you from using certain features of Scout52 and may affect the functionality of the platform.
We may use third-party services (such as analytics providers or authentication services) that set their own cookies. These third-party cookies are governed by their respective privacy policies. We do not use cookies for advertising or behavioural tracking purposes.
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
For questions about Scout52 data processing:
Email: info@scout52.com
For questions about how your specific academy uses your data, please contact the academy directly using the contact details provided in their privacy notice.
Scout52 processes data on the legal basis of: