Privacy Policy

This policy applies to all users of our site, including athletes, coaches, officials, volunteers, and members of the public.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following categories of personal information:

• Personal Identification Data: Name, date of birth, gender, National Identity Card (NIC) number, passport number, contact details (address, email, phone number).
• Boxing-Specific Data: Club affiliation, weight category, competition history, medical records (for participation and safety), anti-doping information, and disciplinary records.
• Financial Data: Payment details for membership fees, event registrations, or donations.
• Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, and browsing behavior when you use our website.
• Visual and Audio Data: Photographs and video footage taken at events and training camps.
• Communication Data: Records of your correspondence with us, including emails and social media interactions.

3. How We Collect Your Information

We collect information in the following ways:

• Direct Interactions: When you register as an athlete, official, or club; apply for a tournament; subscribe to our newsletter; or contact us directly.
• Automated Technologies: Through cookies and similar tracking technologies when you interact with our website.
• Third Parties: From the International Boxing Association (IBA), National Olympic Committee of Sri Lanka, or affiliated boxing clubs.

4. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information for the following legitimate purposes:

• To administer and manage your membership with BASL.
• To organize, schedule, and run national and international boxing events and tournaments.
• To communicate important updates, news, and event information.
• For the safeguarding, welfare, and protection of all participants, including minors.
• To process payments and manage financial transactions.
• To comply with legal and regulatory obligations (e.g., anti-doping rules).
• To promote the sport of boxing in Sri Lanka through media and publicity.
• To improve and enhance our website and services.

5. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data on the following legal bases:

• Contractual Necessity: To fulfill our obligations to you as a member or event participant.
• Legal Obligation: To comply with laws, regulations, and the rules of the IBA and National Olympic Committee.
• Legitimate Interests: To run the Association effectively and pursue our mission to develop boxing in Sri Lanka, provided your interests and fundamental rights do not override those interests.
• Consent: For specific activities like sending marketing communications, where we have obtained your explicit consent.

6. Data Retention

We will retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by law. Generally, we retain member and athlete data for a period of 7 years after your last interaction with us to comply with sports regulations and audit requirements.

7. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information with:

• Affiliated Organizations: The International Boxing Association (IBA), National Olympic Committee, and other national boxing bodies.
• Service Providers: Third-party companies that provide services on our behalf (e.g., payment processors, IT support, event management platforms).
• Public Authorities: When required by law or to respond to legal processes.
• Media Partners: For publicity purposes related to boxing events, typically involving only names and achievements.

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

8. Data Security

We have implemented appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, alteration, or disclosure. These include encrypted data storage, secure servers, and restricted access to sensitive data.

9. Your Data Protection Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Right to Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data, subject to legal obligations.
• Right to Restriction: Request the restriction of processing your data.
• Right to Data Portability: Request transfer of your data to another organization.
• Right to Object: Object to the processing of your data for direct marketing or legitimate interests.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below.

10. Cookies

We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze website traffic. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. For more information, please see our separate Cookie Policy.

11. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to other websites (e.g., IBA, NOC). This Privacy Policy does not apply to those external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

12. Children's Privacy

Protecting the privacy of young athletes is a priority. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without verifiable parental consent. If we become aware that we have collected data from a child without consent, we will take steps to delete that information.

13. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new policy on our website with an updated effective date.