Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

This site is operated by the Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC). This privacy statement outlines how the QOC collects and uses information related to you, the user of the site. By using this website, you consent to the collection, use, and (where applicable) transfer of your information as described below.


What Information Do We Collect?

We collect the following types of information from visitors to our website:

  • Information about the pages you visit (e.g., athlete or sports pages).
  • Log data, including browser type and settings, and usage patterns (such as how and when you accessed the site).
  • Device information, such as the type of device or operating system being used.
  • Information you voluntarily provide, such as through online or offline registration forms (including the Team Qatar Club), which may include contact details, email address, and date of birth.

You may also grant us access to information from third-party services. For example, by linking your social media accounts (such as Facebook or Twitter) to our services, you allow us to obtain information from those accounts. The data we receive will depend on your privacy settings and the privacy policies of those services, so we encourage you to review them.


How Do We Use Your Information?

We use the information collected to better understand how our website is being used and to communicate with you. This may include providing updates about QOC activities or services that may be of interest to you, either from us or selected third parties, unless you have opted out of such communications.


How Do We Use Your Personal Information?

If you choose to provide personal information (such as your name and contact details), we may use it for the following purposes:

  • To deliver services you have requested, including communication via email or post.
  • To make parts of the website more convenient by avoiding repeated entry of your information.
  • For fraud detection and market research purposes.
  • If you have given consent (e.g., by checking a consent box), we may use your personal data for marketing QOC and/or third-party products, offers, and services, or as otherwise specified by you.

Cookies

The QOC website does not use cookies.


Internet Security

The QOC is committed to applying appropriate security measures to protect personal data. However, we cannot accept responsibility for any loss, disruption, or damage to your data or device that may occur while using content from this website. As a precaution, we strongly recommend regularly using antivirus software when downloading materials from the internet.


Updating Your Information & Opting Out

If any of your information changes—such as your name or email address—or if you wish to cancel your registration, please inform us by emailing: marcoms@olympic.qa. All marketing emails from QOC will include an unsubscribe option.


External Websites

Our website may contain links to external sites that are beyond our control and not covered by this Privacy Policy. If you access these sites via our links, please note that they may collect and use your information in accordance with their own privacy policies, which may differ from ours.


Changes to the Privacy Policy

If any changes are made to this Privacy Policy, they will be posted on this page. We may also display a notice on other parts of the website or contact you directly via email. Continued use of the site indicates your acceptance of any changes to the policy.


How to Contact the QOC

We welcome your feedback regarding our website and privacy practices. For questions or comments, please contact us at:
marcoms@olympic.qa