1. Information We Collect

We collect information essential to powering the bdcu.club Smart Feed and connection features:

• Personal Data: Display name, profile picture, and email address.
• Contextual & Sport Data: Selected disciplines (Swim, Bike, Run), and your registered Race Contexts (e.g., IRONMAN 70.3 Da Nang).
• Verification Data (Optional): Identity documents or business licenses for users seeking Verified/Pro badges. This data is handled securely and only used for validation purposes.

2. How We Use Your Information

Your data is strictly used to enhance your experience within the network:

• To power the Context-Driven Feed, ensuring you see Events and athletes relevant to your Race Context, Sport, or Location.
• To facilitate the matchmaking of Waitlists and Event slots.
• To reliably assess and grant Activity Badges upon your completion of corresponding real-world Events.

3. Information Visibility & Sharing

• By joining an Event, your basic profile info becomes visible to the Event Host and other verified attendees to facilitate coordination.
• Messages sent within Public Event Threads can be viewed by all registered platform members.
• We do not sell your personal data to third-party marketers or advertisers under any circumstances.

4. Data Security

We implement robust technical and organizational measures to safeguard your data. Authentication tokens and sessions are securely handled to prevent unauthorized access. However, please remember that no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

5. Your Rights & Data Deletion

You have the right to access, update, or request the deletion of your personal information at any time. Should you wish to delete your account, be aware that this will also remove your associated Activity Badges and Event history.