IBJJF App Privacy Policy

Effective Date: June 27, 2025

The IBJJF mobile application ("App") is developed and maintained by the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation ("IBJJF", "we", "our", or "us"). This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you use the App.

By using the App, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with any part of this Privacy Policy, please do not use the App.

1. Information We Collect

When you use the IBJJF App, we may collect the following information:

1.1 Account Information
  • Email address
  • Password (securely hashed)
  • IBJJF Member ID or linked profile data
1.2 Membership Card Data
  • Full name
  • Date of birth
  • Membership number
  • Belt rank and registration status
  • Associated athlete profiles (for legal guardians)

Important: The process for linking a guardian to a child's account is performed outside the app, via official IBJJF systems.

1.3 Technical and Usage Data
  • Device type and OS version
  • IP address
  • App version and interactions (e.g., login timestamps)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

  • To authenticate your login and provide secure access to your membership card
  • To allow legal guardians to view authorized dependents' membership cards
  • To improve the App's functionality and performance
  • To provide user support and respond to inquiries
  • To maintain compliance with IBJJF regulations and policies

3. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell or rent your personal information.

We may share your data with:

  • IBJJF official systems for data synchronization and verification
  • Authorized service providers that help us maintain and operate the App (e.g., authentication services, secure cloud hosting)
  • Legal authorities if required to comply with applicable law or enforce our rights

4. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect your personal information. Passwords are encrypted and access to sensitive data is strictly limited.

However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of storage is 100% secure.

5. Access and Control of Your Information

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Update your profile information (via official IBJJF systems)
  • Request the deletion of your account (subject to IBJJF data retention policies)

To exercise these rights, please contact us at: ibjjf@ibjjf.com

6. Children's Privacy

The App may be used by legal guardians to view the membership cards of their registered dependents. The guardian-child relationship and authorization are managed outside the app through IBJJF's official system.

The App is not intended for direct use by children under the age of 13 without supervision.

7. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services (e.g., Firebase for authentication or analytics) to enhance app performance and stability. These services may collect limited, non-identifiable information as necessary.

Please review their respective privacy policies for further details.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. When we do, the revised version will be posted within the App and updated with a new "Effective Date."

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us:

International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation (IBJJF)
Email: ibjjf@ibjjf.com