Privacy Policy

Last Updated: [01/01/2025]

The United World Mixed Martial Arts Federation (UWMMAF) is committed to respecting the privacy of individuals who visit our website and submit information through our forms. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect personal information provided to us.

1. Information We Collect

UWMMAF collects only the information necessary to respond to inquiries, process certification‑related communication, and carry out administrative and officiating functions.

The types of information we may collect include:

Full name
Email address
Country or region
Role or affiliation (e.g., athlete, coach, instructor, referee, official)
Organization, gym, or federation name (if provided)
Supporting documentation related to an individual’s sporting background, qualifications, or certifications (when voluntarily submitted)
Contact numbers, including WhatsApp numbers (when voluntarily provided)

This information is collected primarily through inquiry and certification‑related forms on our website.

2. Purpose of Data Collection

The information collected by UWMMAF is used solely for the following purposes:

Responding to inquiries submitted through our website
Communicating regarding certification, recognition, or related administrative matters
Verifying qualifications and background where applicable
Facilitating official correspondence and follow‑up communication

UWMMAF does not sell, rent, or trade personal information to third parties, and we do not use submitted information for advertising or marketing purposes.

3. Voluntary Submission of Information

All information submitted through the UWMMAF website is provided voluntarily by the individual. By submitting information through our forms, users acknowledge that they are providing their information of their own free will for the purposes outlined in this policy.

4. No User Accounts

At present, UWMMAF does not offer user account creation or login‑based services on its website. Individuals may submit forms without creating an account.

If account‑based services are introduced in the future, this Privacy Policy will be updated accordingly.

5. Third‑Party Services and Website Analytics

Like most websites, UWMMAF may rely on third‑party services such as hosting providers, analytics tools, or search engines (e.g., Google) that automatically collect certain technical information, including:

IP addresses
Browser type
Device information
General geographic location
Website traffic and usage statistics

This information is collected and processed by those third‑party services in accordance with their own privacy policies. UWMMAF does not directly control or manage the data collected by these services.

6. Data Security

UWMMAF takes reasonable measures to protect the information submitted through its website from unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure. Access to submitted information is limited to authorized personnel involved in administrative and officiating processes.

7. Data Retention

Personal information is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including administrative, certification, and record‑keeping requirements.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

UWMMAF may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in practices, services, or legal requirements. Any updates will be published on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.

9. Contact Information

For questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of personal information, please contact UWMMAF through official communication channels listed on our website.