Last Updated: 20/03/2026
This Data Processing & GDPR Notice explains how TTV (Taekwondo.TV) ("TTV", "we", "our", or "us") processes personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 ("GDPR").
This notice supplements our Privacy Policy and applies to users located in the European Economic Area (EEA), the United Kingdom, and other jurisdictions with similar data protection laws.
TTV is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or officially connected to World Taekwondo (WT), European Taekwondo Union (ETU), or any national federation.
1. Data Controller
For purposes of applicable data protection laws, TTV acts as the data controller for personal data processed through the Platform, except where otherwise specified.
For privacy-related inquiries, please contact:
- Email: [email protected]
- Privacy Policy: https://taekwondo.tv/privacy
2. Categories of Personal Data Processed
TTV processes only the minimum amount of personal data necessary for the purposes described in this Notice.
2.1 Public Competition Data
- Athlete names
- Match results
- Rankings
- Participation history
- Club affiliations (where publicly available)
This data is lawfully obtained from publicly accessible sources, official event organizers, scoring systems, and published competition records.
Competition data displayed on the Platform is inherently public in nature and relates to participation in organized sporting events.
2.2 Account & User Data
- Name
- Email address
- Organization/club name
- Login credentials
- Submitted verification documentation
2.3 Technical & Usage Data
- IP address
- Device information
- Browser type
- Usage patterns
- Security logs
IP addresses may be processed for security, fraud prevention, and analytics purposes.
We do not intentionally collect special categories of personal data unless voluntarily submitted.
3. Legal Bases for Processing
Under Article 6 of the GDPR, TTV processes personal data on the following legal bases:
3.1 Legitimate Interest (Art. 6(1)(f))
We process publicly available competition data for:
- Sports reporting
- Historical archiving
- Statistical presentation
- Athlete profile display
We have a legitimate interest in providing a comprehensive digital sports platform and maintaining historical sports records.
We balance this interest against individuals’ rights and freedoms.
3.2 Consent (Art. 6(1)(a))
Where required, we rely on consent for:
- Account registration
- Non-essential cookies
- Optional submissions
Users may withdraw consent at any time.
3.3 Legal Obligation (Art. 6(1)(c))
We may process data where necessary to comply with legal obligations.
3.4 Contractual Necessity (Art. 6(1)(b))
If you create an account or use certain services, processing may be necessary to fulfill our service obligations.
4. Public Competition Data & Legitimate Interest
TTV aggregates competition data that has been:
- Officially published by event organizers
- Made publicly accessible through scoring systems
- Released as part of competition records
Such data is processed for informational, archival, and sports media purposes.
We do not use publicly available competition data for profiling, behavioral advertising, or unrelated commercial exploitation.
Individuals may request corrections or review of displayed information where appropriate.
5. Data Subject Rights
Under GDPR, you have the following rights:
- Right of access (Art. 15)
- Right to rectification (Art. 16)
- Right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”) (Art. 17)
- Right to restrict processing (Art. 18)
- Right to data portability (Art. 20)
- Right to object (Art. 21)
- Right to withdraw consent (where applicable)
To exercise your rights, please contact us via the Contact page or email listed above.
We may request identity verification before fulfilling requests.
Certain requests for erasure may be limited where data is retained for legitimate interests such as historical archiving, sports reporting, or legal obligations.
6. Right to Object
Where processing is based on legitimate interest, you have the right to object.
If you object, we will assess whether:
- Our legitimate grounds override your interests, or
- Processing is required for legal claims or obligations
We will respond within the legally required timeframe.
7. Data Retention
We retain personal data:
- As long as necessary to operate the Platform
- For archival sports record purposes
- As required by applicable law
Public competition results may be retained as part of long-term historical records.
8. Data Transfers Outside the EEA
TTV may use hosting, infrastructure, and analytics providers located outside the European Economic Area.
Where data is transferred internationally, we implement appropriate safeguards such as:
- Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
- Adequacy decisions
- Contractual protections
9. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against:
- Unauthorized access
- Alteration
- Disclosure
- Destruction
Security measures include access controls, encryption where appropriate, and monitoring systems.
10. Complaints
If you believe your data protection rights have been violated, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
However, we encourage you to contact us first so we may address your concerns directly.
11. Automated Decision-Making
TTV does not engage in automated decision-making or profiling that produces legal or similarly significant effects on individuals.
12. Updates to This Notice
We may update this Data Processing & GDPR Notice from time to time.
The "Last Updated" date will indicate when revisions were made.
Continued use of TTV constitutes acceptance of updates.
Summary Statement
TTV processes competition and user data in accordance with applicable data protection laws. Public competition information is processed under legitimate interest for sports reporting and archival purposes. Users may request correction or review of personal data through the appropriate channels.