Privacy Policy

Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws.

Last updated: April 21, 2026

1. Data Controller

The data controller responsible for your personal data is:

EUWUSHU.TV
European Wushu Federation
Email: euro.wushu@gmail.com

For any questions regarding data protection or to exercise your rights, please contact us at the email address above.

2. Personal Data We Collect

We collect and process the following categories of personal data:

2.1 Data You Provide Directly

  • Account Information: Name, email address, and password when you register
  • Profile Information: Optional profile picture and preferences
  • Communication Data: Messages and inquiries you send us

2.2 Data Collected Automatically

  • Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers
  • Usage Data: Pages visited, videos watched, time spent on site, click patterns
  • Location Data: Approximate geographic location based on IP address
  • Referral Data: How you arrived at our website

2.3 Data from Third Parties

  • Social Login: If you register via social media, we receive your public profile information
  • Analytics Providers: Aggregated usage statistics

Under GDPR, we process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

Processing Activity Legal Basis
Account creation and management Contract performance (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR)
Providing video streaming services Contract performance (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR)
Saving favorites and preferences Contract performance (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR)
Analytics and site improvement Legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR)
Marketing communications Consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR)
Security and fraud prevention Legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR)
Legal compliance Legal obligation (Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR)

4. How We Use Your Data

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

  • Service Delivery: To provide access to videos, manage your account, and save your preferences
  • Personalization: To recommend content based on your viewing history and interests
  • Communication: To respond to your inquiries and send service-related notifications
  • Improvement: To analyze usage patterns and improve our website and services
  • Security: To detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and unauthorized access
  • Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations

5. Data Sharing and Third Parties

We share your personal data with the following categories of recipients:

5.1 Service Providers

  • Hosting Provider: SuperHosting.bg (servers located in Bulgaria/EU)
  • Analytics: Google Analytics (with IP anonymization enabled)
  • Video Platforms: YouTube, Vimeo (when embedding their content)

5.2 Third-Party Services and Their Privacy Policies

We do not sell your personal data to third parties.

6. International Data Transfers

Some of our third-party service providers are located outside the European Economic Area (EEA), particularly in the United States. When we transfer your data outside the EEA, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place:

  • EU-US Data Privacy Framework certification
  • Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission
  • Adequacy decisions by the European Commission

You may request a copy of the safeguards we use by contacting us.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected:

Data Type Retention Period
Account data Until account deletion + 30 days backup
Viewing history 2 years from last activity
Analytics data 26 months (Google Analytics default)
Server logs 90 days
Communication records 3 years

After the retention period, data is securely deleted or anonymized.

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience. For detailed information, please see our Cookie Policy.

8.1 Types of Cookies We Use

  • Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function (session, CSRF protection)
  • Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings
  • Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site
  • Marketing Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements

8.2 Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through:

  • Our cookie consent banner when you first visit
  • Your browser settings (blocking or deleting cookies)
  • Google Analytics opt-out: Browser Add-on

9. Your Rights Under GDPR

As a data subject, you have the following rights under GDPR:

Right of Access (Art. 15)

Request a copy of all personal data we hold about you

Right to Rectification (Art. 16)

Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data

Right to Erasure (Art. 17)

Request deletion of your personal data ("right to be forgotten")

Right to Restrict Processing (Art. 18)

Request limitation of how we use your data

Right to Data Portability (Art. 20)

Receive your data in a machine-readable format

Right to Object (Art. 21)

Object to processing based on legitimate interests or for marketing

Right to Withdraw Consent (Art. 7)

Withdraw consent at any time without affecting prior processing

Right to Lodge a Complaint (Art. 77)

File a complaint with a supervisory authority

9.1 How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at euro.wushu@gmail.com with:

  • Your full name and email address associated with your account
  • A description of which right(s) you wish to exercise
  • Any additional information to help us locate your data

We will respond to your request within 30 days. In complex cases, this may be extended by an additional 60 days, and we will inform you of any such extension.

9.2 Supervisory Authority

If you are not satisfied with how we handle your request, you have the right to lodge a complaint with a data protection supervisory authority. For Bulgaria:

Commission for Personal Data Protection (CPDP)
Address: 2 Prof. Tsvetan Lazarov Blvd., Sofia 1592, Bulgaria
Website: www.cpdp.bg
Email: kzld@cpdp.bg

10. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 16. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately. If we discover that we have collected personal data from a child under 16, we will delete that information promptly.

11. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data, including:

  • SSL/TLS encryption for data in transit
  • Encrypted password storage using industry-standard hashing
  • Regular security updates and vulnerability assessments
  • Access controls limiting who can access personal data
  • Regular backups with secure storage

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by:

  • Posting a prominent notice on our website
  • Sending an email to registered users (for material changes)
  • Updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, your personal data, or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us:

Data Protection Contact
EUWUSHU.TV / European Wushu Federation
Email: euro.wushu@gmail.com

We aim to respond to all inquiries within 48 hours.