Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, disclose, and protect your personal information when you visit our website, participate in our events, register for services, or communicate with us.

Last Updated: August 2026

UAE Sports for All Federation Privacy Policy

The UAE Sports for All Federation (“the Federation”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy of every visitor, participant, member, volunteer, partner, and stakeholder who interacts with our website and digital services.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, disclose, and protect your personal information when you visit our website, participate in our events, register for services, or communicate with us. By accessing or using our website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.

1. Our Commitment

The Federation values your privacy and is committed to maintaining the confidentiality, integrity, and security of all personal information collected through our website and services.

We process personal information responsibly and implement appropriate administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards to protect it against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

2. Information We Collect

Depending on your interaction with our website, we may collect the following information:

Personal Information

  • Full name
  • Nationality
  • Date of birth
  • Gender
  • Mobile number
  • Email address
  • Postal address
  • Emirates ID or passport information (when legally required)
  • Emergency contact details
  • Sports club or organization information

Account Information

If you register for online services, we may collect:

  • Username
  • Password (encrypted)
  • Login history
  • User preferences

Event Registration Information

When registering for Federation events, activities, or competitions, we may collect:

  • Sports category
  • Medical information relevant to participation
  • Team affiliation
  • Competition history
  • Age category
  • Participant photographs
  • Consent forms

3. Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, certain technical information may be collected automatically, including:

  • IP address
  • Browser type
  • Operating system
  • Device information
  • Language preferences
  • Website pages visited
  • Date and time of access
  • Referral websites
  • Session duration
  • Cookies and similar technologies

This information helps us improve website performance and user experience.

4. How We Use Your Information

Your personal information may be used to:

  • Process registrations
  • Manage sporting events
  • Issue licenses and approvals
  • Respond to inquiries
  • Provide customer support
  • Improve website functionality
  • Deliver requested services
  • Verify participant eligibility
  • Send important notifications
  • Publish event schedules
  • Process membership applications
  • Maintain participant records
  • Generate statistical reports
  • Improve community sports initiatives
  • Ensure participant safety
  • Meet legal and regulatory obligations

5. Communications

We may contact you regarding:

  • Event registrations
  • Competition schedules
  • Membership updates
  • Service requests
  • Policy updates
  • Technical notices
  • Important announcements
  • Emergency notifications
  • Newsletter subscriptions (where consent has been provided)

You may unsubscribe from promotional communications at any time.

6. Cookies

Our website may use cookies to:

  • Remember your preferences
  • Improve website performance
  • Analyze visitor behavior
  • Secure user sessions
  • Measure website traffic
  • Enhance user experience

Most web browsers allow users to disable cookies. However, some website features may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

7. Sharing Your Information

The Federation does not sell personal information.

Information may be shared only when necessary with:

  • Government authorities
  • Sports governing bodies
  • Event organizers
  • Medical personnel during emergencies
  • Technology service providers
  • Payment providers (where applicable)
  • Legal authorities when required by law

All third parties are expected to protect personal information appropriately.

8. Data Security

We employ appropriate security measures including:

  • Secure servers
  • Encryption technologies
  • Firewall protection
  • Restricted staff access
  • Secure authentication systems
  • Continuous security monitoring
  • Regular software updates
  • Backup procedures

While we strive to protect your information, no internet transmission or storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

9. Data Retention

Personal information is retained only for as long as necessary to:

  • Deliver requested services
  • Maintain official records
  • Meet legal obligations
  • Resolve disputes
  • Enforce agreements

When information is no longer required, it is securely deleted or anonymized where appropriate.

10. Children’s Privacy

Many Federation activities involve children and youth.

Personal information relating to minors may only be collected with the consent of a parent, legal guardian, school, or authorized representative where required by law.

Parents and guardians may request access to or correction of their child’s information.

11. Photography and Media

During Federation events, photographs and videos may be taken for:

  • News publications
  • Event promotion
  • Social media
  • Annual reports
  • Educational materials
  • Historical archives

Participation in public events may result in photographs or recordings being used for these purposes unless otherwise restricted by applicable law or consent requirements.

12. Third-Party Websites

Our website may include links to external websites operated by government entities, partners, sponsors, or other organizations.

The Federation is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites. Users should review the privacy policies of those websites separately.

13. Your Rights

Subject to applicable laws, you may have the right to:

  • Access your personal information
  • Correct inaccurate information
  • Request updates
  • Request deletion where legally permissible
  • Withdraw consent where applicable
  • Request information about how your data is used

Requests may be subject to identity verification.

14. Policy Updates

The Federation may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in legislation, operational requirements, or website functionality.

The updated version will be published on this page together with the revised effective date.

Continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of any revised Privacy Policy.

15. Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal information, please contact:

UAE Sports for All Federation

Email: info@uaesportsforall.ae

Phone: +971 (04) 266 6215