PRIVACY POLICY

American Taekwondo United ("ATU") is committed to protecting your personal information and ensuring your privacy when using our official website, joinatu.com ("Website"). This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard the personal data you provide to us.

Please note that our Website may contain links to third-party websites. These sites have their own privacy policies, and ATU assumes no responsibility for their content or data practices.


1. Collection of Personal Information

While general browsing of the Website does not require you to provide personal data, certain features and services may request it. This includes but is not limited to:

  • Registering an account

  • Participating in ATU events, challenges, or competitions

  • Signing up for our newsletter

  • Opting in to receive text messages

  • Contacting ATU

By voluntarily providing your personal information, you authorize ATU and its authorized partners or service providers to collect and process your data in accordance with this Privacy Policy.


2. Use of Cookies

Our Website may utilize cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience and analyze site traffic. These cookies collect non-personal data such as browser type, IP address, and visit timestamps.

You can adjust your browser settings to decline cookies, but this may impact certain functionalities of the Website.


3. Purpose of Data Processing

ATU collects and processes personal information solely for:

  • Facilitating user participation in ATU events and competitions

  • Providing access to specific Website services

  • Improving the Website’s functionality and security

  • Conducting statistical analysis to optimize user experience

We do not sell or distribute your personal data to third parties for marketing purposes. Data may only be shared where required by law.


4. Access and Control Over Your Data

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Request corrections to inaccurate or outdated information

  • Withdraw consent for data processing at any time

To exercise these rights, please contact us at atuoffice@gmail.com.


5. Data Storage and International Transfers

Your personal data is securely stored in the United States. By using our Website, you consent to the transfer and storage of your information in the U.S., even if you reside outside of this jurisdiction.

ATU takes necessary precautions to ensure your data remains confidential and is not transferred to unauthorized third parties unless legally required.


6. Data Security Measures

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. Despite these precautions, no data transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection.


7. Data Retention Policy

ATU retains your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. Certain data may be stored longer for statistical analysis, though anonymized whenever possible.


8. Anti-Spam Policy

ATU does not engage in spamming and will not use your personal data for unsolicited marketing unless you opt-in. Any communication from us will include an option to unsubscribe.


9. Your Rights Under GDPR

If applicable under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you may have additional rights, including:

  • The right to request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”)

  • The right to restrict processing in certain circumstances

  • The right to object to processing, particularly for direct marketing

  • The right to data portability

You may exercise any of these rights by contacting atuoffice@gmail.com.


10. Updates to This Privacy Policy

ATU reserves the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Updates will be posted on our Website, and continued use after changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms.

For any questions or concerns, please reach out to us at atuoffice@gmail.com.


Last updated: March 23, 2025