Privacy Policy

German Dragons Singapore ('GDS', 'we', 'us', or 'our') is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you participate in our activities, use our website, or communicate with us.

Information We Collect

We may collect personal information that you provide directly to us, including but not limited to:

• Contact information (name, email address, phone number)
• Demographic information (date of birth, gender, nationality)
• Health and fitness information to ensure your safety during activities
• Emergency contact details
• Membership and payment information
• Photos and videos taken during our activities and events
• Information about your dragon boat experience and preferences
• Information provided when you communicate with us

How We Use Your Information

We may use the information we collect for various purposes, including to:

• Manage your membership and participation in our activities
• Communicate with you about events, trainings, and important announcements
• Process membership applications and payments
• Ensure your health and safety during our activities
• Promote GDS and the sport of dragon boat paddling
• Improve our services and activities
• Comply with legal obligations

Information Sharing

We may share your information with third parties only in the following circumstances:

• With your consent
• With service providers who perform services on our behalf (e.g., payment processors)
• With relevant sporting bodies for registration or competition purposes
• When required by law or to protect our rights and safety
• In the event of a reorganization, merger, or sale of our organization

We will only share your information on a need-to-know basis and will take reasonable steps to ensure the third parties will handle your information with similar care.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, modification, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Data Retention

We will retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. When your information is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, which may include:

• Accessing your personal information
• Correcting inaccurate or incomplete information
• Requesting deletion of your information
• Restricting or objecting to certain processing activities
• Data portability
• Withdrawing consent where processing is based on consent

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

Photos and Videos

By participating in our activities, you consent to GDS taking photographs and videos that may include your image. These materials may be used for promotional purposes, including on our website, social media, and other marketing materials. If you wish to have specific images or videos of yourself removed, please contact us.

Children's Privacy

Our activities and services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18 without parental consent. If you are a parent or guardian and believe we have collected information from your child without your consent, please contact us so we can take appropriate action.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated Privacy Policy on our website or through other communications.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

Governing Law

This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of Singapore, and any disputes relating to this policy shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Singapore.