Privacy

Privacy Policy

Information on the processing of personal data pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR).

1. Data Controller

The Data Controller is:

Tennis for Africa Association
non-profit organisation since 3 August 1995
Via dei Due Ponti, 48/a – 00191 Roma
Italian Tax Code and VAT No.: 96297380584
Email: info@tennisforafrica.org

2. Types of data processed

While browsing the website, certain technical information automatically transmitted by the devices used to access the web pages may be processed, such as IP address, browser and device type, operating system, date and time of access, pages visited and other technical information necessary for the proper operation of the website.

Data voluntarily provided by the user may also be processed, for example through messages sent to the email address shown on the website or through the contact form. In such cases, only the data necessary to manage and respond to the request received are processed.

3. Purposes and legal basis of processing

Website browsing and operation. Data may be processed to enable proper display of pages, ensure the technical operation of the website and protect its security, on the basis of the Data Controller’s legitimate interest.

Management of contact requests. Data voluntarily provided are used to respond to user requests and follow up on communications received.

Donations and support activities. If the user chooses to make a donation through external payment services, the data necessary for the transaction may be processed directly by the relevant provider in accordance with its own terms and privacy policies. Tennis for Africa does not acquire full payment instrument data when the transaction is managed directly by external platforms.

4. Processing methods

Personal data are processed using IT and electronic tools and organisational methods appropriate to ensure data security, confidentiality and integrity. Tennis for Africa adopts reasonable measures aimed at preventing unauthorised access, loss, disclosure, alteration or misuse of personal data.

5. Retention period

Personal data are retained only for the time necessary to fulfil the purposes for which they were collected. Data provided through voluntary communications are retained for the period necessary to manage the request and subsequently for any period required to comply with administrative, tax or legal obligations. Technical browsing data are retained only for the time strictly necessary for the operation and security of the website.

6. Recipients of data

Personal data may be processed by parties providing Tennis for Africa with technical or organisational services necessary for managing the website and the association’s activities, such as hosting and IT service providers, payment service providers, appointed consultants or professionals, and public authorities in cases provided for by law.

Where required by law, these parties act as data processors pursuant to Article 28 of the GDPR. Personal data are not disseminated except in cases expressly provided for by law.

7. Links to external websites and services

The website may contain links to websites, social networks, payment platforms or other services managed by third parties. Access to such services is subject to their respective terms of use and privacy policies. Tennis for Africa is not responsible for personal data processing carried out independently by the operators of such services.

8. Cookies

The website may use technical cookies necessary for its operation. Any use of cookies or tracking tools beyond those strictly necessary is governed by the website’s specific Cookie Policy and, where required by law, is subject to the user’s consent.

9. Transfer of data to countries outside the EU

Some service providers used by the website may also process data in countries outside the European Economic Area. In such circumstances, processing takes place in compliance with the conditions set out in the GDPR and through the applicable legal instruments designed to ensure an adequate level of protection for personal data.

10. Rights of the data subject

Where provided for by the GDPR, the data subject may exercise the right to access their personal data, request rectification, erasure, restriction of processing, object to processing and exercise data portability, as well as withdraw any consent given without affecting the lawfulness of processing carried out before withdrawal.

To exercise these rights, you may write to info@tennisforafrica.org. The data subject also has the right to lodge a complaint with the Italian Data Protection Authority if they believe that their personal data are being processed in breach of applicable law.

11. Children’s data

The website is not intended to directly collect personal data from minors. Should Tennis for Africa collect personal data relating to minors as part of specific initiatives or association activities, such processing will be carried out in compliance with applicable law and, where necessary, after obtaining the required authorisations.

12. Images relating to the Association’s activities

The website contains photographs and audiovisual materials relating to activities, events and initiatives promoted or supported by Tennis for Africa, including images of athletes, artists and other public figures who have taken part in the Association’s initiatives.

Such content is published for informational and documentary purposes and to highlight the Association’s institutional and fundraising activities, in accordance with the authorisations and conditions applicable at the time it was obtained.

Use of these images does not necessarily imply a current sponsorship or collaboration relationship with the persons depicted.

13. Changes to this Privacy Policy

Tennis for Africa reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy to reflect regulatory, organisational or technical changes affecting the website. Users are therefore invited to review this page periodically.

Last updated: August 2026