Safeguarding & Consent for Grassroots Football Social Media

Clubpost has consent toggles. TwelveYards and Suze have none. AI Suite matches the privacy-first angle.

Every grassroots football club posts player photos, match scores, and squad lists on social media. Most do it without thinking about consent, safeguarding, or data protection.

Clubpost built consent toggles, initials-only posting, and scores that stay on your phone. It's the sharpest new positioning move in the market. AI Suite matches it.

The gap Clubpost identified. Consent controls are genuinely new in this market. TwelveYards, Suze, Pitchwise, and BulkPublish have none. AI Suite builds privacy-first content automation that protects players while still producing professional matchday content.

The Safeguarding Problem

Grassroots football clubs post hundreds of photos, scores, and player names every season. Most don't have:

What AI Suite Delivers

Consent Toggles Per Player

Each player has a consent status: photo OK, initials only, or no posting. The system automatically adjusts content based on consent status.

Initials-Only Mode

Players without photo consent are displayed by initials only on matchday graphics and social posts. "T.S. scored the opener" instead of "Tom Smith scored the opener."

Automatic Face Blurring

If a player without consent appears in a team photo, their face is automatically blurred before posting. No manual editing required.

Scores Stay on Your Phone

Match scores are stored locally on the club's device. They're only published to social media when the club explicitly approves. No accidental score leaks.

How It Works

  1. Set up consent — Each player's consent status is recorded at registration
  2. Matchday automation runs — Graphics are generated with consent rules applied automatically
  3. Content is reviewed — A human reviews before anything goes live (human-in-the-loop)
  4. Publish with confidence — Every post complies with consent and safeguarding requirements

Consent Checklist for Clubs

✅ Photo consent form — Signed by parent/guardian at registration
✅ Initials-only option — Available for players without full consent
✅ Face blurring — Automatic for players without photo consent
✅ Score privacy — Scores stored locally, published only on approval
✅ GDPR compliance — Player data encrypted, deletable on request
✅ Safeguarding officer sign-off — All content reviewed before publishing

What Competitors Do vs What AI Suite Does

CompetitorConsent ControlsSafeguarding
Clubpost✅ Consent toggles, initials-only, scores stay on phone✅ Privacy-first
TwelveYards❌ None❌ None
Suze❌ None❌ None
Pitchwise❌ None❌ None
BulkPublish❌ None❌ None
AI Suite✅ Consent toggles, initials-only, face blurring, score privacy✅ Full safeguarding + GDPR compliance

Pricing

Club Content Manager — £149 + £99/month

Includes privacy-first content automation, consent controls, initials-only mode, face blurring, sponsor graphics, matchday content, and automated reporting. Everything your club needs to post safely.

Get Started

FAQ

Do grassroots clubs need consent to post player photos?
Yes. Grassroots football clubs must have parental consent before posting photos or videos of children under 18. AI Suite includes built-in consent toggles that automatically blur faces or use initials-only when consent is not granted.
What is initials-only posting?
Initials-only posting displays player initials instead of full names on matchday graphics and social posts. This protects player identity while still recognising individual performance.
How does AI Suite handle safeguarding?
AI Suite includes consent toggles per player, initials-only mode, automatic face blurring, and scores that stay on your phone. Nothing is published without explicit consent.
Is this GDPR compliant?
Yes. Player data is encrypted, stored securely, and deletable on request. Consent records are maintained for audit purposes.

Related Pages