Privacy Policy (Datenschutzerklärung)
Last Updated: May 21, 2026
The Taiwanese Sports Event Society in Europe (TSESE) e.V. (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable German data protection laws.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, process, and protect your personal information when you visit our website or interact with our services.
1. Controller
Taiwanese Sports Event Society in Europe (TSESE) e.V.
Hildegard-Knef-Str. 79
40549 Düsseldorf
Germany
Email: info@tsese.org
2. Personal Data We Collect
We may collect personal data when you:
Register for events
Apply as a volunteer
Register for additional activities (e.g. After Party or Meet-up)
Contact us through our website
Make donations, purchases, or merchandise pre-orders
The personal data we may collect includes:
Full name
Email address
Phone number (if provided)
Nationality and place of residence
Team and registration information
Payment-related information
Dietary preferences or special requests (if provided)
Any other information voluntarily submitted by you
3. Purpose of Data Processing
We process your personal data for the following purposes:
Event organization and participant management
Team assignment and coordination
Volunteer coordination
Payment processing and accounting
Communication and participant support
Merchandise pre-orders and event-related services
Statistical analysis and service improvement
Legal, tax, and administrative obligations
4. Forms and Website Hosting
Our website is hosted by Squarespace, Inc.
All registration forms, contact forms, and event-related submissions are processed through Squarespace’s native form system.
Squarespace may process technical information such as IP address, browser type, device information, and usage data for security and service functionality.
For more information, please refer to Squarespace’s privacy policy.
5. Payments
Payments may be processed through:
PayPal
Squarespace Payments
Bank Transfer
Payment data is processed only for transaction handling and accounting purposes.
Third-party payment providers process data according to their own privacy policies.
6. Analytics and Cookies
Our website uses Squarespace analytics and cookies to understand visitor behavior and improve our services.
This may include:
Traffic statistics
Traffic sources
Search keywords
Geographic data
Device and browser information
You may manage cookie settings through your browser.
7. Photography and Media
Photos and videos may be taken during our events for documentation, promotional, and community purposes.
These materials may be published on our website, social media platforms, or other communication channels related to TSESE e.V.
If you do not wish to appear in photos or videos, please contact us in advance or inform our staff during the event.
8. Embedded Third-Party Services
Our website may include links or embedded content from third-party services, including:
Google Maps
Instagram
Facebook
When accessing these services, your data may be processed by the respective providers.
9. Data Storage and Retention
Submitted data may be stored:
Within the Squarespace platform
In internal administrative files exported and securely stored in Google Drive
Personal data is retained only as long as necessary for organizational, legal, tax, or accounting purposes.
Access to personal data is limited to authorized members of TSESE e.V. involved in event organization and administration.
10. Your Rights
Under GDPR, you have the right to:
Access your personal data
Correct inaccurate data
Request deletion of your data
Restrict processing
Object to processing
Request data portability
To exercise your rights, please contact:
info@tsese.org
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be published on this page.