SportPulse

Privacy Policy

Welcome to SportPulse. Protecting your privacy and personal data is extremely important to us. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your data when you interact with our website and participate in SportPulse events.

1. Who We Are

SportPulse (“we,” “us,” “our”) operates as a platform connecting sports enthusiasts and event organizers in Germany. Our headquarters are located at Frauenplan 8, 99817 Eisenach, Germany. If you have questions about this policy, please contact us at sportpulse@gmail.com.

2. What Data We Collect

  • Personal identification: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address (when you register for events or contact us)
  • Account information: Username, password (if you create an account with us)
  • Event participation: Registration history, event preferences, performance statistics (for participants)
  • Payment details: Payment method, transaction IDs (processed via secure third-party providers)
  • Website usage: IP address, browser type, device information, cookies, interaction logs (for analytics and optimization)
  • Newsletter: Email address and preferences if you subscribe

3. How We Use Your Data

  • To register you for events and process your participation
  • To provide customer support and respond to your inquiries
  • To personalize your experience and recommend relevant events
  • To process payments and issue confirmations
  • To send you event updates, newsletters, and important notifications (with your consent)
  • To ensure the security and integrity of our website
  • To analyze website usage and improve our services

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data based on your consent, to fulfill our contractual obligations to you (e.g., event registration), to comply with legal requirements, and for our legitimate interests (such as website security and service improvement). You have the right to withdraw consent at any time.

5. Data Sharing & Disclosure

We respect your privacy and never sell your personal data. We may share data with:

  • Event co-organizers and partners (only as necessary for participation)
  • Service providers (for payment processing, website hosting, analytics)
  • Authorities and legal bodies, if required by law or to protect our rights

All partners and providers are required to comply with strict data protection standards and use your information only for the purposes stated here.

6. International Data Transfers

If we transfer your personal data outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure adequate safeguards are in place to protect your privacy in accordance with applicable laws.

7. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enable core features, enhance your experience, and analyze usage. We use:

  • Necessary cookies: For secure login and essential site operations
  • Performance cookies: To measure usage and improve the website
  • Preference cookies: To remember your settings

You may control cookie preferences in your browser or via our cookie settings banner.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including legal, accounting, and reporting requirements. When data is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it.

9. Your Rights

  • Access: Request a copy of your data
  • Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Erasure: Ask us to delete your data (the “right to be forgotten”)
  • Restriction: Limit processing of your data
  • Objection: Object to data processing under certain circumstances
  • Portability: Receive your data in a portable format
  • Withdraw consent: Where processing is based on consent, withdraw it at any time

To exercise your rights, contact us at sportpulse@gmail.com.

10. Data Security

We implement technical and organizational measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, loss, destruction, or alteration. This includes secure servers, encryption, access controls, and regular review of our security practices.

11. Links to Third-Party Sites

Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of such third-party sites. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

12. Children’s Privacy

SportPulse is not intended for children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us so we can remove the information promptly.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in law or our practices. We will notify you of significant updates via our website. The latest version will always be posted here, with the effective date below.

14. Contact Us

For privacy inquiries or to exercise your rights, contact:

Effective date: June 2024