Privacy Policy

Welcome to Sports World Electives. We are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share personal information when you participate in our physiotherapy placement programs around the world.

1. Information We Collect

  • Personal Information: When you register for a placement with Sports World Electives, we collect personal information such as:
    • Contact Details: Name, email address, phone number, and postal address.
    • Identification Details: Passport number, date of birth, and nationality, as required for travel and placement coordination.
    • Medical Information: Relevant health details to ensure safety and compliance with host facility requirements.
    • Emergency Contact Information: Name and contact details of someone we can reach in case of an emergency.
  • Payment Information: If applicable, payment details are collected through secure third-party payment providers.
  • Placement Preferences: Information on your placement interests and preferences to help us match you with appropriate host facilities.

2. How We Use Your Information

  • Placement Arrangements: We use your personal information to coordinate your placement, including securing accommodations, arranging transportation, and confirming your schedule with the host facility.
  • Communication: We use your contact information to communicate important details about your placement, send updates, and respond to inquiries.
  • Compliance and Safety: Medical and emergency contact information is used to support your health and safety while on placement.
  • Payment Processing: Payment information is used to complete your registration and manage payment processing.

3. How We Share Your Information

  • Host Facilities: We share necessary information, such as your name, nationality, and relevant medical information, with the host facility to facilitate your placement and comply with their internal policies.
  • Accommodation Providers: Your name, arrival and departure dates, and contact information may be shared with accommodation providers to secure your stay.
  • Third-Party Representatives: We may share limited information with third-party representatives who assist with logistics, including travel arrangements, local orientation, and placement support.
  • Legal Compliance: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or government agency).

4. Data Security and Retention

Security Measures: We implement appropriate physical, technical, and administrative measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, alteration, or disclosure.

Retention Period: We retain your personal information only for as long as is necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law.

5. International Data Transfers

  • As our placements operate internationally, your personal data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your home country. When transferring data, we take steps to ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information.

6. Your Rights

  • Access: You have the right to access the personal information we hold about you and request a copy.
  • Correction: You may request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal information.
  • Deletion: You may request deletion of your personal information under certain circumstances.
  • Objection: You may object to the processing of your personal information for specific purposes.
  • Data Portability: You may request that your personal information be provided in a format that allows it to be transferred to another service provider.

To exercise these rights, please contact us

7. Changes to This Privacy Policy

  • We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, services, or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes through email or by posting the revised Privacy Policy on our website.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us