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Privacy Policy

How we protect and handle your personal information in the world of sports marketing

Last Updated: January 1, 2025

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1. Introduction

MANA Sports Marketing ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you interact with our sports marketing services, website, and digital platforms.

We specialize in athlete branding, sports sponsorship, fan engagement, and digital sports marketing. This policy applies to all athletes, sports organizations, brands, and individuals who engage with our services.

Important Notice: By using our services, you consent to the data practices described in this policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our services.

2. Information We Collect

Athlete and Client Data

When you engage with MANA Sports for marketing services, we may collect:

  • Personal Identification: Name, date of birth, nationality, professional sports information
  • Contact Information: Email addresses, phone numbers, physical addresses
  • Professional Data: Sports statistics, career history, sponsorship agreements
  • Financial Information: Payment details for service agreements
  • Media Content: Photos, videos, and other digital content for marketing purposes

Website and Digital Platform Data

When you visit our website or digital platforms, we automatically collect:

  • Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information
  • Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent, navigation patterns
  • Location Data: General geographic information for market analysis
  • Cookies Data: Information stored through cookies and similar technologies

Key Definitions

Personal Data
Any information relating to an identified or identifiable individual in the sports context
Processing
Any operation performed on personal data, including collection, storage, and use
Data Controller
MANA Sports Marketing, which determines how and why personal data is processed

3. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information for legitimate business purposes in sports marketing:

Athlete and Brand Services

  • Developing and executing personalized marketing strategies
  • Negotiating and managing sponsorship agreements
  • Creating and distributing promotional content
  • Managing public relations and media engagements
  • Analyzing market trends and fan engagement metrics

Business Operations

  • Service delivery and contract fulfillment
  • Client communication and relationship management
  • Billing and payment processing
  • Legal compliance and regulatory requirements
  • Security and fraud prevention

Marketing and Analytics

  • Personalizing client experiences
  • Improving our services and website functionality
  • Sending relevant marketing communications (with consent)
  • Conducting market research and analysis
  • Measuring campaign effectiveness
Legal Basis for Processing: We process personal data based on contractual necessity, legitimate business interests, legal compliance, and with your consent where required.

4. Data Security and Protection

Security Measures

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal data:

  • Encryption of sensitive data in transit and at rest
  • Regular security assessments and penetration testing
  • Access controls and authentication mechanisms
  • Employee training on data protection
  • Secure data storage and backup procedures

Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary:

  • Athlete Contracts: Duration of contract plus 7 years for legal purposes
  • Marketing Data: Until consent is withdrawn or purpose is fulfilled
  • Financial Records: Minimum 7 years as required by law
  • Website Analytics: 26 months from last interaction

Third-Party Sharing

We may share data with trusted partners for specific purposes:

  1. Sports brands and sponsors for partnership opportunities
  2. Media outlets and PR agencies for publicity
  3. Analytics providers for service improvement
  4. Legal authorities when required by law

5. Your Data Protection Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

Right to Access
Request copies of your personal data we hold
Right to Rectification
Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
Right to Erasure
Request deletion of your personal data under certain conditions
Right to Restrict Processing
Request limitation of how we use your data
Right to Data Portability
Request transfer of your data to another organization
Right to Object
Object to our processing of your personal data

To exercise these rights, please contact our Data Protection Officer using the information below.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience:

Types of Cookies Used

  • Essential Cookies: Necessary for website functionality
  • Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact
  • Marketing Cookies: Track effectiveness of marketing campaigns
  • Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences

Cookie Management

You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

  • View what cookies are stored
  • Delete individual or all cookies
  • Block cookies from specific sites
  • Block all third-party cookies
Note: Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website and services.

Privacy Contact Information

For questions about this Privacy Policy or to exercise your data protection rights:

Data Protection Officer

Zodik Markus

Office Address

Sepapaja 6, Tallinn 15551
Estonia

Phone

+372 697 6597

Email

privacy@manasports.com

We typically respond to privacy inquiries within 48 hours during business days.

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes by:

  • Posting the updated policy on our website with a new "Last Updated" date
  • Sending email notifications to active clients
  • Posting notices on our digital platforms

We encourage you to review this policy regularly to stay informed about how we protect your information.