PRIVACY POLICY.

At Special Olympics Malta (“we,” “our,” “us”), we are dedicated to protecting the privacy and personal information of our athletes, volunteers, donors, partners, supporters, and website visitors. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data when you visit our website, engage with our services, or participate in our activities. By using our website, you agree to the terms described here.

We collect personal information you provide directly, such as your name, address, email, phone number, date of birth, gender, emergency contacts, and donation or payment details. For athlete participation or volunteer activities, we may also collect sensitive health or disability-related information, but only where necessary and always with care. Additionally, we collect certain technical information automatically through cookies and analytics tools, including IP addresses, browser types, device details, and how you interact with our website.

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We use your personal information to manage registrations, organize events, communicate updates and news, process donations, improve our website, and ensure safety during our programs. We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties. We may share your information with trusted service providers, such as IT or payment processors, or with affiliates within the Special Olympics global family when needed. We also comply with legal obligations and may share data with authorities if required.

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Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to understand visitor behavior, improve performance, and remember your preferences. You can manage your cookie settings through your browser; for more details, please refer to our Cookie Policy. We implement appropriate technical and organizational safeguards to protect your data, including secure servers, encryption, and staff training. However, no system is entirely immune from risk, and we encourage caution when sharing sensitive information online.

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You have the right to access, correct, or update your personal data, withdraw consent (where applicable), request deletion, or object to certain types of data processing. To exercise your rights or raise any concerns, please contact us at media@specialolympicsmalta.org. We retain your data only as long as necessary to meet the purposes outlined here or comply with legal requirements, after which it is securely deleted or anonymized.

Our website may contain links to external sites, but we are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third-party websites. We may update this Privacy Policy periodically, and any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review it regularly to stay informed. For questions or more information about this policy, please contact Special Olympics Malta at media@specialolympicsmalta.org.