Armored Combat Austria

PRIVACY POLICY

Privacy Policy

As of October 2025

We take the protection of your personal data very seriously. Data is processed solely on the basis of the GDPR and Austrian data protection law. Below we inform you about the most relevant aspects of data processing on our website.

 

1. Data Controller

The controller responsible for processing your personal data is:

ARMORED COMBAT AUSTRIA (ACA)
ZVR Number: 1515398726
Address: KLG Neugebäude Schloss Parz. 4, 1110 Vienna, Austria
Email: office@armoredcombat.at
Phone: +43 (0) 699 106 18 139

 

2. Visiting the Website and Server Log Files

When visiting our website, the following information is automatically stored in server log files:

  • anonymized IP address
  • date and time of access
  • pages visited
  • browser type and version
  • operating system

This data is technically necessary to display the website, ensure stability and security, and for error analysis.
Legal basis: Art. 6 (1) f GDPR (legitimate interest).
Cookies and Tracking: We do not use cookies and we do not use tracking tools at all.

 

3. Contact Form and E-Mail Contact

When you use our contact form or send us an e-mail, the data you provide (name, e-mail address, message, optionally phone number) will be processed solely for handling your inquiry.
Legal basis: Art. 6 (1) a and f GDPR.
Data will not be passed on to third parties without consent. Data is deleted after the request has been handled unless retention obligations require storage.

 

4. Newsletter

You can subscribe to our newsletter by providing your e-mail address (and optionally your name).

  • Subscription: Die Anmeldung erfolgt durch einfache Eingabe der E-Mail-Adresse (kein Double-Opt-In).
  • Unsubscription: Sie können sich jederzeit über den Abmeldelink im Newsletter abmelden.
  • Service Provider: Newsletter distribution is handled by Mailchimp (Intuit Inc., USA). Data is stored on servers in the USA. Mailchimp is certified under the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework. Mailchimp's privacy policy:https://mailchimp.com/legal/privacy/
  • Logging: Mailchimp records subscription details (time, IP address) for documentation.

Legal basis: Art. 6 (1) a GDPR (consent).

 

5. Publication of Member Clubs and Regional Federations

To foster transparency, we publish information about our member clubs and regional federations:

  • club name
  • register number (ZVR)
  • location and federal state
  • contact e-mail address
  • links to social media and websites

Legal basis: Art. 6 (1) f GDPR (legitimate interest).
If personal addresses (e.g. personal e-mail addresses of officials) are published, this is based on consent (Art. 6 (1) a GDPR).

 

6. Rankings, Results and National Teams

As part of our sports operations we publish:

  • competition results
  • national rankings
  • national team lists

The following data may be published: name, year of birth, club/team, gender (if applicable).
For minors, publication is only permitted with the consent of their legal guardians.

Legal basis: Art. 6 (1) b and f GDPR. An objection to publication is possible (Art. 21 GDPR).

 

7. Photos and Videos at Events

At ACA events, photos and videos are taken for documentation and public relations (website, social media, press).

  • Legal basis: Art. 6 (1) f GDPR (legitimate interest).
  • Information: Notice is given on site (signs/announcements).
  • Portraits: For individual portraits or interviews, consent is obtained (Art. 6 (1) a GDPR).

8. Disclosure to Third Parties

Data is only passed on where necessary to fulfill our association’s tasks or legal obligations, e.g.:

  • Sport Austria, regional sports organizations, international federations
  • funding authorities (ministries, cities, federal states)
  • cooperation partners and service providers (e.g. IT, printing, streaming)
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9. Storage and Deletion

Personal data is only stored as long as required for the respective purposes or due to statutory retention periods. Afterwards, data is deleted or anonymized.

Rankings: current season is displayed prominently, older seasons are archived.

 

10. Rights of Data Subjects

You have the following rights under GDPR:

  • access
  • rectification
  • erasure
  • restriction
  • objection
  • data portability
  • withdrawal of consent.

Requests can be sent to the contact above.
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Austrian Data Protection Authority (www.dsb.gv.at).