Privacy Policy

1. Data Controller

FAHKC is the data user responsible for personal data collected through this website in connection with the Kerry Fencing World Championships 2026 Hong Kong, China (the "Event").

2. Personal Data We May Collect

Depending on how you use the website, we may collect:

• Technical data (IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and referral URLs);
• Cookie and analytics data, as described in our Cookie Policy.

3. How We Use Personal Data

We use personal data to:

• Operate and improve this website and Event services;
• Publish news, results, and Event-related content;
• Analyze website traffic and user experience (where you have consented to non-essential cookies);
• Comply with legal obligations and protect FAHKC's legitimate interests.

4. Legal Basis and Retention

We process personal data where necessary for the performance of our functions, with your consent (where required), or for legitimate interests not overridden by your rights.

Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes above, unless a longer period is required by law or for dispute resolution.

5. Sharing and Transfers

We may share data with Event partners, service providers (such as hosting, analytics, and email providers), and authorities where required by law. Processors are required to protect data appropriately.

Where data is transferred outside Hong Kong, we take reasonable steps to ensure a comparable level of protection.

6. Your Rights

Under Hong Kong law, you may request access to and correction of your personal data, and may object to certain processing where applicable. Requests can be made using the contact details published on hkfa.org.hk.

You may also withdraw cookie consent at any time via your browser settings or our cookie banner (where available).

7. Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard personal data. However, no internet transmission is completely secure, and you provide information at your own risk.

8. Children

This website is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children without parental consent.

9. Updates

We may revise this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "last updated" date at the top indicates when changes were posted. Please review this page periodically.