Privacy Policy

Effective Date: May 22, 2026

Welcome to the website and programs of Ultimate Fighting League – Sierra Leone (“UFL-SL,” “we,” “our,” or “us”). UFL-SL is committed to protecting the privacy, dignity, and personal information of all individuals who interact with our organization, including athletes, volunteers, donors, beneficiaries, website visitors, partners, and supporters.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, protect, and disclose your information when you visit our website, participate in our programs, donate to our initiatives, register for events, or communicate with us.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

Personal Information

This may include:

Full name
Phone number
Email address
Residential address
Date of birth
Gender
Emergency contact information
Identification documents where necessary
Donation and payment information
Social media handles or communication records

Program Participation Information

For participants in our sports, youth rehabilitation, anti-drug, or mentorship programs, we may collect:

Registration forms
Health and fitness information
Participation history
Skills training information
Photographs and videos
Testimonials and interviews

Website Usage Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

IP address
Browser type
Device information
Pages visited
Cookies and analytics data

2. How We Use Your Information

UFL-SL uses collected information for the following purposes:

To administer sports and rehabilitation programs
To communicate with participants, donors, and volunteers
To organize competitions, training, and outreach activities
To process donations and sponsorships
To monitor and improve our services
To provide updates, newsletters, and campaign information
To document impact stories and community outreach
To comply with legal and regulatory obligations
To ensure the safety and well-being of participants

3. Protection of Children and Vulnerable Youths

Many of UFL-SL’s activities involve children and vulnerable youths recovering from drug addiction, violence, or social exclusion. We take special precautions to protect their privacy and dignity.

We do not knowingly publish identifying personal information of minors without appropriate parental, guardian, or organizational consent. Images, videos, and stories used for awareness campaigns or fundraising purposes are handled responsibly and respectfully.

4. Sharing of Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information to third parties.

We may share limited information with:

Partner organizations
Sponsors and donors
Government authorities where required by law
Medical or emergency personnel when necessary
Service providers assisting with website hosting, payment processing, or communications

All partners handling personal data are expected to maintain confidentiality and appropriate data protection standards.

5. Donations and Financial Transactions

When donations are made online or through partner platforms, payment information may be processed through secure third-party payment processors. UFL-SL does not store sensitive banking or card details directly on its servers unless required by law and protected under secure systems.

6. Media, Photography, and Videos

UFL-SL may capture photographs, videos, and interviews during sporting activities, outreach campaigns, rehabilitation programs, conferences, and public events for:

Awareness campaigns
Educational materials
Reports and publications
Social media and website content
Donor and fundraising communications

Individuals may request removal of specific media content by contacting us directly, subject to operational and archival limitations.

7. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards to protect personal information against:

Unauthorized access
Loss or theft
Misuse
Alteration
Disclosure

However, no internet transmission or electronic storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

8. Cookies and Website Technologies

Our website may use cookies and analytics tools to improve user experience and monitor website performance. Users may disable cookies through their browser settings, though some website features may not function properly.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website or social media platforms may contain links to third-party websites. UFL-SL is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external websites.

10. Your Rights

Depending on applicable laws, individuals may have the right to:

Request access to their personal information
Request correction of inaccurate information
Request deletion of personal data
Withdraw consent for certain uses
Opt out of marketing communications

Requests may be submitted through our official contact channels.

11. International Operations

As UFL-SL collaborates with international donors, sports organizations, nonprofit institutions, and development partners, personal information may occasionally be processed or stored outside Sierra Leone under appropriate safeguards and confidentiality standards.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

UFL-SL reserves the right to update or revise this Privacy Policy at any time. Updates will be posted on our website with the revised effective date.

13. Contact Information

For questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:

Ultimate Fighting League – Sierra Leone (UFL-SL)
Freetown, Sierra Leone
Email: info@uflsl.org
Phone: +1 302 345 2161

UFL-SL Commitment:
“Fight Drugs. Build Champions.” UFL-SL remains committed to protecting the dignity, privacy, and safety of every youth, athlete, volunteer, donor, and community member we serve.