This Privacy Policy explains how the Non-Entrepreneurial (Non-Commercial) Legal Entity “Georgian National Padel Federation” (Identification Code: 405423545, legal address: 29 Irakli Abashidze Street, Apartment 10, Vake District, Tbilisi, Georgia) collects, processes, stores, shares, and protects personal data, in accordance with the applicable legislation of Georgia and the European Union, including, inter alia, on the basis of the following regulations:
- the Law of Georgia on Personal Data Protection;
- the General Administrative Code of Georgia;
- the European Union General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) – Regulation (EU) 2016/679.
Protecting your privacy and processing your personal data lawfully and securely is our priority
1. Who We Are
Non-Entrepreneurial (Non-Commercial) Legal Entity “Georgian National Padel Federation”
Legal address: 29 Irakli Abashidze Street, Apartment 10, Vake District, Tbilisi, Georgia
Tel.: +995 558 94 54 27
Email: info@gnpf.ge
Website: https://gnpf.ge
2. What Types of Data We Collect
Possible Categories of Personal Data That May Be Collected:
- Identification Data: full name, email address, telephone number, company name, and its legal form
- Authorization and Account Data: usernames, passwords, and other information related to your account
- Technical data: IP address, browser characteristics, device type, and website usage statistics.
We do not collect special categories of data, except in cases where this is explicitly required by law or the processing is carried out based on your consent.
3. Forms of Data Collection
Personal data may be collected by the following means:
- Through direct communication from the user (for example, by filling out web forms, or via email or telephone contact);
- When creating an account and using services through our website;
- Through the use of cookies and web analytics technologies (e.g., Google Analytics).
4. Purposes of Processing
- The processing of personal data is carried out for the following legitimate purposes:
- To provide, administer, and improve our services;
- To manage, organize, and improve federation membership, participation in tournaments, and sports events;
- To conclude contracts with athletes, clubs, and partners, issue invoices for membership and tournament fees, and provide the relevant documents;
- To monitor compliance with sports ethics standards, prevent fraud (e.g., identity falsification in tournaments), ensure safety, and protect the federation’s legitimate interests.
5. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR and Georgian Law)
The processing is based on the following legal grounds:
- Consent – when the data subject gives explicit consent (GDPR Article 6(1)(a));
- Contract – processing necessary for the performance of a service (Article 6(1)(b));
- Legal obligation – compliance with tax, accounting, and AML requirements (Article 6(1)(c));
- Legitimate interest – processing based on the company’s business activities (Article 6(1)(f)).
6. Data Storage and Security
Personal data is stored on secure servers with encryption and access control mechanisms. Data is retained only for as long as necessary to achieve the specified purposes or comply with legal requirements, and for no more than 3 (three) years.
7. Information Sharing
Your personal data may be shared in the following cases:
- With third parties (e.g., hosting and accounting service providers) – only if they ensure confidentiality and the data processing is carried out under a contractual agreement;
- When required by law – based on a request from a court, supervisory authority, or tax body;
- With your explicit and informed consent – in situations where the provision of the service requires the involvement of a third party. Your personal data is not transferred to any third party.
8. International Transfers
As a data subject, you have the following rights:
- To request access to your personal data;
- To request the correction, updating, or deletion of your data if it is inaccurate;
- To withdraw your consent at any time if the processing of your data is based on your consent;
- To restrict or object to the processing of personal data, if there is a legal basis for doing so;
- To contact the Personal Data Protection Service of Georgia or the relevant supervisory authority of the European Union in case your rights are violated. To exercise your rights, please write to us at:
10. Cookies and Analytics
Our website uses cookies:
- For functional purposes (session management);
- For analytics purposes (Google Analytics or similar systems);
- To improve the user experience.
You can manage cookies through your browser.
11. Privacy of Minors
Our services are not directed at minors under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect their personal data, except in cases where such data is provided with the consent of a parent or legal guardian.
12. Policy Updates
The privacy policy may be updated. All updates will be published immediately on the website https://gnpf.ge/
13. Contact Information
If you wish to obtain additional information or have any comments regarding the privacy policy, you can contact us at:
Non-Entrepreneurial (Non-Profit) Legal Entity – National Padel Federation of Georgia
Tel.: +995 558 94 54 27
Email: info@gnpf.ge
Website: https://gnpf.ge