Privacy Policy
1. Introduction
The Bangladesh Gymnastics Federation (BGF) values your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you interact with us — whether online through our website or offline through our events, programs, and services.
By accessing our website or providing your personal information to us, you consent to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
2. Who We Are
Bangladesh Gymnastics Federation (BGF)
National Sports Council, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Official governing body for gymnastics in Bangladesh.
Website: [Insert Website URL]
3. What Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of personal information:
Identity data – Name, gender, date of birth
Contact data – Email address, phone number, postal address
Participation data – Event registrations, competition results, athlete profiles
Technical data – IP address, browser type, device information
Usage data – Website usage patterns and interactions
We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13 without parental consent.
4. How We Collect Your Information
Through forms on our website (e.g., registration, contact)
When you participate in events or competitions
From emails or direct communication
Automatically via website analytics tools (cookies, log files)
5. How We Use Your Information
We use your data to:
Register athletes and members
Organize competitions, training, and events
Communicate with participants, partners, and supporters
Maintain historical records for sporting achievements
Improve website functionality and user experience
Comply with legal obligations
6. Lawful Basis for Processing (GDPR)
If applicable, we process your data based on:
Consent – When you give us permission (e.g., signing up for newsletters)
Contract – When processing is necessary to fulfill our obligations (e.g., event participation)
Legal obligations – Compliance with regulations
Legitimate interests – Operating and improving our federation and services
7. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We may share your information:
With affiliated gymnastics organizations (e.g., FIG, Asian Gymnastics Union)
With event organizers, judges, or coaches when necessary
With government sports authorities (e.g., National Sports Council)
With third-party service providers (e.g., email or hosting providers)
We do not sell your data to third parties.
8. Data Storage and Security
We store your data securely and only for as long as necessary. We implement industry-standard safeguards to protect against unauthorized access, disclosure, or destruction.
9. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction (e.g., GDPR for EU citizens), you may have rights such as:
Right to access your data
Right to correct inaccuracies
Right to deletion (“right to be forgotten”)
Right to object to processing
Right to data portability
To exercise these rights, contact us at: [Insert Contact Email]
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy as needed. When we do, we will revise the “Effective Date” at the top of this page. Continued use of our services after changes indicates acceptance.