Privacy Policy

1. Who We Are

World Elite Sumo (WES) is an international sports entertainment organization showcasing modern sumo events worldwide.
Our website serves as the official online platform for event updates, athlete profiles, video highlights, and ticket purchases.

For any privacy-related questions, you can contact us at:

2. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of information:

  • Personal details (name, email, phone) provided via contact forms or ticket purchases.

  • Comments and feedback submitted through the site.

  • Technical data (IP address, browser type, device, and session details).

  • Media uploads or embedded content interactions (videos, social media, etc.).

3. Comments

When visitors leave comments, we collect the data shown in the comment form, along with the visitor’s IP address and browser information for spam protection.
An anonymized version of your email (hash) may be shared with the Gravatar service to display your profile image.

4. Media

If you upload images or videos, please avoid including embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors may be able to download and extract this information from uploaded content.

5. Cookies

We use cookies to enhance your experience and remember your preferences.
Cookies may store:

  • Your name and email when leaving comments.

  • Login details (for registered users).

  • Display and session preferences.

These cookies typically last for up to one year. You can clear or block cookies anytime from your browser settings.

6. Embedded Content

Articles or pages on our website may include embedded media (e.g., videos, social feeds, or event streams).
Embedded content behaves exactly as if you visited the original source and may collect your data or track your interaction according to their own privacy policies.

7. Analytics & Advertising

We use analytics tools (such as Google Analytics or Meta Pixel) to understand visitor behavior and improve performance.
These services may use cookies or similar technologies to track activity and deliver relevant content or ads.
You can opt out of tracking via your browser settings or ad preferences.

8. Data Sharing

We do not sell or rent personal data.
However, we may share limited information with:

  • Payment gateways or ticketing partners (for transactions).

  • Spam detection or security services.

  • Analytics or advertising partners (aggregated and anonymized data).

If you request a password reset, your IP address will appear in the reset email.

9. Data Retention

  • Comments and their metadata are kept indefinitely to allow automatic approval of future comments.

  • User profiles remain stored as long as accounts are active.

  • Event ticket data is stored for legal and accounting purposes only.

10. Your Rights

You can:

  • Request a copy of your personal data.

  • Ask us to correct or delete your data.

  • Withdraw consent for marketing or analytics tracking.

11. Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, disclosure, or loss.
However, please remember that no online transmission is 100% secure.

12. Where Your Data Is Sent

Visitor comments and form submissions may be checked automatically through spam detection and security tools.

13. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally.
Any changes will be posted here with an updated revision date.