Halforia Privacy Policy.
This Privacy Policy explains how Halforia (the “Organizer”) collects, uses, and protects personal data when you use the Halforia platform, website, and related services.
Halforia is an initiative intended to operate as a sports and wellbeing non-profit organization based in Lisbon, Portugal.
Halforia is committed to protecting your privacy and processing your personal data in accordance with applicable laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR).
Effective date: 10.04.2026
Last updated: 30.04.2026
1. Data Controller
For the purposes of applicable data protection law, Halforia acts as the data controller of your personal data.
Contact:
📧 hello@halforia.com
2. Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following personal data:
Account and Identity Data
Name
Email address
Date of birth
Nationality
Mobile phone number
Platform Data
Race history
Race submissions and validation status
Performance data
Profile status (e.g. Founder status)
Technical Data
IP address
Device/browser information (limited, if applicable)
Media Data
Photos or images voluntarily submitted by users
3. How We Collect Data
We collect data:
directly from you (account registration, dashboard inputs)
via authentication providers (e.g. Google login via Supabase)
through your use of the platform
4. Purpose of Processing
We process your data for the following purposes:
Core Services
account creation and management
race submission and validation
tracking your progression in the Halforia journey, including during the Founders Season and any future official series
providing access to your dashboard
enabling participation in the Founders Season and future versions of the Halforia series
Platform Operation
maintaining and improving the platform
ensuring security and preventing misuse
Communication
sending service-related messages
sending updates, newsletters, or communications (where permitted or consented)
Analytics (Anonymous)
generating aggregated and anonymized insights (e.g. age distribution, nationality trends)
Media & Promotion
using user-submitted images for promotional purposes (with appropriate consent)
5. Legal Basis
We process personal data based on:
Performance of a contract (use of the platform)
Legitimate interest (platform improvement, security, analytics)
Consent (marketing communications, image usage where required)
Halforia may also process certain data as necessary to define, improve, and evolve the structure of the Halforia platform, including during experimental or early phases such as the Founders Season.
6. Data Storage and Location
Your data is stored using Supabase infrastructure hosted in the European Union.
Halforia aims to keep all personal data within the European Economic Area (EEA).
7. Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal data.
We may share data with:
technical service providers (e.g. Supabase)
authentication providers (e.g. Google)
service providers supporting platform operations
analytics or infrastructure providers (in anonymized or aggregated form)
All such providers are bound by appropriate data protection obligations.
8. Public Information
Halforia may display certain user-related information within the platform or community features, including:
progression level (e.g. Explorer, Finisher, Legend);
achievements and milestones;
limited profile information such as name or nationality, where relevant to community features;
Such display will be limited to what Halforia considers appropriate for the functioning of the platform and community experience.
Halforia may also use anonymized and aggregated data for reporting, analytics, and communication purposes.
User-submitted images may be used for promotional purposes where appropriate and in accordance with applicable consent requirements.
9. Data Retention
Your personal data is retained:
while your account is active
for a reasonable period after inactivity (if required for legal or operational purposes)
Halforia may retain certain data where necessary to maintain the integrity of the platform, prevent fraud, or comply with legal obligations.
You may request deletion at any time.
10. Your Rights (GDPR)
You have the right to:
access your data
correct inaccurate data
request deletion
restrict processing
object to processing
withdraw consent
request data portability
Some rights may be subject to limitations where processing is necessary for platform integrity, legal compliance, or legitimate interests.
To exercise your rights, contact:
📧 hello@halforia.com
11. Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data.
However, no system is completely secure, and use of the platform is at your own risk.
12. Platform Evolution and Changes
Halforia operates as an evolving platform and may introduce new features, structures, or participation models over time, including transitioning from the Founders Season to an official series.
Personal data may continue to be processed as necessary to support such evolution, provided that such processing remains consistent with the purposes and legal bases described in this Privacy Policy.
13. Updates
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. Continued use of the platform implies acceptance of updates.