Privacy Statement

I. Scope

At Open Masters Games Abu Dhabi 2026 (OMGAD2026), we respect your privacy and value the trust you place in us.

This Privacy Statement explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you use the OMGAD2026 mobile application.

By accessing or using the mobile application, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Statement.
We may update this statement periodically, and you will be notified of any significant changes. We encourage you to review this page regularly to stay informed about how we protect your information.

II. Data Collection

A. Personally Identifiable Information (PII)

When registering or interacting with the OMGAD2026 mobile application, you may be asked to provide personally identifiable information (PII).
This information helps us identify you, manage your profile, and deliver event-related services.

Collected information may include:

First and last name
Date of birth
Gender
Email address
Password
Residency status (Resident or Tourist)
Emirates ID (if registered via UAE Pass)
Country
Marketing communication preference (Opt-in/Opt-out) (Optional)

B. Health-Related Information

For participants in the Games, we may collect limited health-related information to ensure your safety and eligibility during the event.
This may include:

Height and weight
Emergency contact details

Health data is collected only when voluntarily provided by you and is used strictly for event-related safety, logistics, or compliance purposes.

III. Usage Data

Usage data is collected automatically when you access the OMGAD2026 mobile application.
This may include:

IP address and approximate geolocation
Device information (model, operating system, language, time zone)
Date and time of access

This information helps us improve the user experience, maintain system security, and enhance application performance.

IV. Information from Third-Party Services

You may log in or register using third-party platforms, such as:

Google
UAE Pass
Apple ID

When using these services, OMGAD2026 may collect limited personal data linked to your account, such as your name and email address.
By connecting your third-party account, you authorize OMGAD2026 to use this data in accordance with this Privacy Statement.

V. Use and Disclosure of Information

Your personal information may be used for the following purposes:

To create and manage your OMGAD2026 account or challenge registration.
To communicate event-related updates, notifications, and announcements.
To maintain and improve the mobile application and its services.
To comply with applicable legal or regulatory requirements.

We may share your information only with:

Official event partners and government authorities in Abu Dhabi, as required for event administration and compliance.
Authorized service providers engaged in hosting, IT operations, and analytics, who are contractually bound to maintain strict data confidentiality.

OMGAD2026 does not sell, exchange, or distribute personal data for commercial or marketing purposes.

VI. External Links

The OMGAD2026 mobile application may contain links to external websites or platforms.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites.
Users are encouraged to review each external website’s privacy statement before sharing personal information.

VII. Information Security

OMGAD2026 implements robust administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
These include secure hosting environments, encryption technologies, and access control protocols.

VIII. Access, Correction, and Deletion of Information

You have the right to:

Request access to your personal information;
Correct or update inaccurate or incomplete information;
Request deletion of your data, where permissible by law or event regulations.

Requests can be submitted through the official OMGAD2026 support channels.

IX. Social Media Channels

OMGAD2026 uses official social media channels (e.g., Meta (Instagram, Facebook), YouTube, X/Twitter, LinkedIn, TikTok) to communicate news, updates, and public engagement. Embedded social media feeds within the app are provided for convenience only.

Please note that external social media platforms operate under their own privacy policies, which may differ from this statement.

X. Law Enforcement and Legal Requirements

We may disclose your personal information when required to:

Comply with legal obligations or government requests;
Protect and defend the rights or property of OMGAD2026;
Investigate potential misuse, fraud, or security incidents;
Ensure the safety of participants and the public;
Protect against legal liability.

XI. Updates to this Privacy Statement

OMGAD2026 reserves the right to amend this Privacy Statement at any time.
If significant changes are made, users will be notified via the mobile application or their registered email address.
Continued use of the application after such updates constitutes your acknowledgment and acceptance of the revised statement.

Contact Information

For any questions, requests, or concerns related to this Privacy Statement, please contact:

Open Masters Games Abu Dhabi 2026 (OMGAD2026)
📧 [info@omgad2026.ae]