Privacy Policy

Data Collection and Usage

This website collects certain personal data from its users. This document can be printed for reference using the print option available in your browser settings.

Summary of Policy

We process personal data for the following purposes through the services listed below:

Advertising

• Adalyser, Taboola, Microsoft Advertising, and Meta Ads Conversion Tracking (Meta Pixel)
  • Data Collected: Trackers, Usage Data
• Microsoft Advertising Universal Event Tracking
  • Data Collected: Trackers, unique device identifiers (e.g., Google Advertiser ID, IDFA), UUID, Usage Data

Analytics

• Matomo Cloud
  • Data Collected: App and browser information, location data, user interactions, IP address, language settings, session statistics, and more
• Google Analytics 4
  • Data Collected: Number of users, session data, Trackers, Usage Data

Communication with Users

• Mailing List or Newsletter
  • Data Collected: Email address, first name, last name, physical address

Displaying External Content

• Google Fonts
  • Data Collected: Trackers, Usage Data

Payment Processing

• Square
  • Data Collected: Various types as specified in Square’s privacy policy

Heat Mapping and Session Recording

• Microsoft Clarity
  • Data Collected: Usage Data

Infrastructure Monitoring

• Sentry
  • Data Collected: Various data types per Sentry’s privacy policy

Social Media Interaction

• X Post Button and Social Widgets
  • Data Collected: Trackers, Usage Data

Contact Management and Messaging

• Klaviyo
  • Data Collected: Country, email address, first name, last name, phone number, purchase history, state, Usage Data

Registration and Authentication

• Direct Registration
  • Data Collected: Billing and physical address, contact information, date of birth, and more

Traffic Optimization

• Google Cloud CDN
  • Data Collected: Usage Data

Opting Out of Interest-Based Advertising

Users can manage their advertising preferences by following the opt-out options provided in this document or in the Cookie Policy.

Additional Information on Data Processing

• Mention Me: We process data for business-related purposes, including fraud prevention, marketing, analytics, security, and service improvements. We may share personal data with trusted partners for these purposes. Users can object to this processing by contacting us at info@balkancompetition.com.

Contact Information

• Data Controller: Balkan Competitions Ltd
• Address: Flat 8, 52 Bounds Green Road, London, N11 2EU, UK
• Email: info@balkancompetition.com

Data Collection Details

The website collects the following types of personal data: Trackers, Usage Data, UUID, unique device identifiers, IP address, device details, location data, session statistics, purchase history, and contact details.

Users must provide mandatory data to access services. If unsure, they may contact the website owner. The website uses cookies and tracking tools to enhance service functionality and ensure compliance with the Cookie Policy.

Data Processing Details

• Security Measures: Data processing involves IT-enabled tools and follows strict organizational procedures.
• Data Accessibility: Accessible by authorized personnel and external service providers where necessary.
• Data Processing Location: Data may be processed in multiple locations, including the owner’s operating offices and third-party service providers’ facilities.
• Retention Period: Data is retained as long as necessary for its intended purpose or to comply with legal obligations.

Purpose of Data Processing

User data is collected to provide services, fulfill legal requirements, respond to enforcement requests, protect rights, and detect fraudulent activities. Detailed information on the specific data used is available in the “Detailed Information on Data Processing” section.

For further details, users may contact the data controller at the provided email address.

Location of Data Processing
Data processing activities take place in the United Kingdom, as outlined in this Privacy Policy.

Infrastructure Monitoring
These services enable us to monitor and analyze the performance, functionality, and stability of this Website. The type of personal data processed varies depending on the specific service used and its implementation.

Sentry (Functional Software, Inc.)
Sentry is a monitoring tool provided by Functional Software, Inc., which helps detect and address software issues.

• Data Processed: Various types of data as detailed in Sentry’s Privacy Policy.
• Processing Location: United States – Privacy Policy

Social Media Interaction
This Website integrates services that allow direct interaction with external social media platforms. The information collected depends on your privacy settings on the respective platforms. Even if you do not actively use these integrations, some traffic data may still be collected.

To prevent data from being linked to your social media profile, it is advisable to log out of the respective accounts before interacting with this Website.

X Post Button and Social Widgets (X Corp.)
These tools allow users to engage with content via the X social network (formerly Twitter), operated by X Corp.

• Data Processed: Trackers; Usage Data.
• Processing Location: United States – Privacy Policy

Contact Management & Messaging
This Website uses third-party services to manage user contact details and send communications. These services may collect engagement metrics, such as whether emails were opened and if links were clicked.

Klaviyo (Klaviyo Inc.)
Klaviyo provides email and messaging management services.

• Data Processed: Name, email address, phone number, country, state, purchase history, and other data.
• Processing Location: United States – Privacy Policy – Opt Out

User Registration & Authentication
Users may register directly on this Website to access specific features. The data provided is solely used for authentication and service provision.

Direct Registration
Users can create an account by submitting personal information via a registration form.

• Data Processed: Name, email, phone number, physical address, date of birth, billing address, and usage data.

Traffic Optimization & Content Distribution
This Website utilizes content distribution networks (CDNs) to enhance loading speed and reliability. Personal data processing depends on the implementation and location of these services.

Google Cloud CDN (Google Ireland Limited)
A content delivery network (CDN) provided by Google Ireland Limited, designed to optimize site performance.

• Data Processed: Usage Data.
• Processing Location: Ireland – Privacy Policy

Opting Out of Interest-Based Advertising
Users can find additional information on how to opt out of interest-based advertising in our Cookie Policy.

Further Information on Data Processing

Mention Me
We process personal data for legitimate business interests, including:

• Fraud prevention and legal compliance.
• Direct marketing and promotions.
• Referral marketing programs.
• Data analytics and security enhancements.
• Evaluating marketing effectiveness.

We may share personal data with trusted partners for these purposes. Users have the right to object to such processing by contacting us at info@elitecompetitions.co.uk.

Cookie Policy
This Website uses tracking technologies. More details are available in our Cookie Policy.

Legal Basis for Processing
Personal Data is processed if one of the following conditions applies:

• Users have provided consent.
• Processing is necessary to fulfill a contract or pre-contractual obligations.
• The Owner has a legal obligation.
• Processing is in the public interest or executed under official authority.
• Processing serves legitimate business interests, provided user rights are not overridden.

For more details, contact us directly.

Data Retention Period
Unless otherwise specified, personal data is retained:

• As long as necessary to fulfill the intended purpose.
• As required by legal obligations.
• Until the expiration of the applicable retention period.

Once the retention period expires, data will be securely deleted.

User Rights Under GDPR
Users have the right to:

• Withdraw consent at any time.
• Object to data processing.
• Access, update, or correct personal data.
• Restrict processing or request data deletion.
• Receive personal data in a portable format.
• Lodge complaints with data protection authorities.

To exercise these rights, please contact us.

Objection to Data Processing
Users may object to processing based on legitimate interests. If data is used for direct marketing, users can opt out at any time, free of charge.

How to Exercise Your Rights
Requests regarding user rights should be directed to the contact details provided in this document. We will respond within one month.

Additional Data Processing Information

• Legal Actions: Personal data may be used for legal defense or compliance.
• System Logs & Maintenance: This Website may collect logs and IP addresses for operational purposes.
• Further Information: Users can request more details at any time.

Privacy Policy Updates
We may update this policy as needed. Users will be notified of significant changes. Continued use of this Website constitutes acceptance of updates.

Definitions

• Personal Data: Any data that identifies an individual.
• Usage Data: Information automatically collected by the Website.
• User: The individual accessing this Website.
• Data Controller: The entity determining data processing purposes.
• Processor: A third party processing data on behalf of the Owner.
• Tracker: Technologies used for user tracking, including cookies and beacons.

Legal Disclaimer
This privacy policy applies solely to this Website.

Last updated: 04 April 2025