Privacy Policy

1. Compliance with the Philippine Data Privacy Act

The Mindanao Jiu Jitsu Federation (MJJF) complies with Republic Act No. 10173, also known as the Data Privacy Act of 2012 (DPA). We are committed to protecting the privacy of athletes, legal guardians, academy professors, tournament scorekeepers, and federation staff across all six regions of Mindanao.

2. Information Collected

• Athlete Profiles: Legal full name, date of birth, biological gender, rank belt and degrees, accredited academy affiliation, and head professor.
• Identity Verification: Scans of government-issued photo ID (UMID, Driver's License, Philippine Passport).
• Minor Competitors: Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) certified birth certificate and documented legal guardian authorization.
• Financial Proofs: GCash/Maya reference numbers and transaction receipt screenshots for annual membership and championship entries.
• Competition History: Official mat match results, podium finishes, tournament brackets, and season points.

3. Purpose and Storage

Information is gathered solely to maintain authentic belt graduation lineages, verify age and weight bracket eligibility, ensure youth safety at sanctioned tournaments, and publish authenticated public ranking leaderboards. Records are encrypted and maintained in compliance with the National Privacy Commission (NPC) circulars.

4. Contact Secretariat

For data inquiries or access requests under the Data Privacy Act, please contact the Data Protection Officer at privacy@mjjf.ph or the Secretariat Office in Davao City.