Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

At Compete Zone, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit compete.zone, in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

2. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to understand how visitors interact with our website.

Types of cookies we use:

• Analytics cookies: We use Microsoft Clarity and Umami Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. This helps us improve our services and user experience. Umami is privacy-first and does not use cookies or collect personal data.
• Essential cookies: These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly (authentication session, preferences).
• Preference cookies: These cookies remember your settings (e.g. saved favourite competitions).

You can manage your cookie preferences at any time using the cookie banner displayed on your first visit.

3. Data Collection

We collect information that you provide directly to us, such as when you create an account or contact us. We also automatically collect certain information about your device and how you interact with our website.

Information we collect:

• Account information (name, email address)
• Saved favourite competitions
• Usage data and navigation analytics
• Device and browser information

Competition data (event names, dates, locations, registration links) is sourced from public registration platforms (Competition Corner, ScoringFit, Circle21) and is not personal data.

4. How We Use Your Data

• Provide and maintain our services
• Improve user experience based on anonymised usage data
• Send important service updates (only with your consent)
• Analyse website performance

We do not sell your personal data to third parties.

5. Your Rights (GDPR)

Under GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")
• Object to processing of your data
• Request restriction of processing
• Data portability
• Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at the address below.

6. Data Retention

We retain your account data for as long as your account is active. Analytics data is retained for a maximum of 24 months. You may request deletion of your data at any time.

7. Contact

For any questions about this Privacy Policy or to exercise your rights, please contact us at: privacy@compete.zone

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.