Privacy Policy
Padel Azerbaijan (APL — Azerbaijan Padel League)
1. Introduction
Padel Azerbaijan (hereinafter "APL", "we", "us", or "our") operates the website azepadel.az. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data when you use our platform. By accessing or using our website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the website.
2. Data Controller
- Organization: Padel Azerbaijan (APL — Azerbaijan Padel League)
- Website: azepadel.az
- Contact email: azepadel@gmail.com
This policy is governed by the Law of the Republic of Azerbaijan "On Personal Data" (2010) and, where applicable to EU residents, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR — Regulation EU 2016/679).
3. Data We Collect
Registered Players (Player Area)
- Full name
- Email address and phone number
- Date of birth
- Nationality / citizenship
- Profile photo
- Tournament history, rankings, and sports results
Administrators (Admin Panel)
- Login credentials (email + hashed password)
- User role
- Action audit logs (for security purposes)
4. Purpose of Data Processing
We use your data to:
- Manage tournament registrations and results
- Publish official rankings (male, female, race categories)
- Display coach and venue directories
- Publish news and media content
- Communicate with registered users
- Ensure platform security and prevent unauthorized access
- Comply with legal obligations
5. Legal Basis for Processing
We process personal data based on the following legal grounds:
- Contract performance — managing player registration and tournament participation
- Legitimate interest — maintaining rankings, publishing results, and operating the federation platform
- Legal obligation — compliance with applicable laws
- Consent — where explicitly obtained (e.g., profile photo upload, communication preferences)
6. Your Rights
You have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Right to Access — request a copy of your personal data
- Right to Rectification — request correction of inaccurate data
7. Cookies
We use only essential session cookies required for authentication and platform functionality. We do not use advertising cookies, tracking pixels, or third-party analytics cookies.
You can disable cookies in your browser settings; however, this may affect platform functionality (login will not work without session cookies).
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Significant changes will be communicated to registered users via email.
9. Contact
For any questions or data requests related to this Privacy Policy:
- Email: azepadel@gmail.com
- Website: azepadel.az