Thunder Sporting Events

Privacy Policy

Effective: 27 May 2026 · Last updated: 27 May 2026

This Privacy Policy describes how Thunder Sporting Events("Thunder," "we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, stores, and protects information when you interact with our events, our website at thunder.qa, our official Facebook Page (Thunder Sporting Events), our Instagram account @thunder_qa, and any associated tools and applications operated by us under the Meta platform (collectively, the "Services").

Thunder is based in Doha, Qatar. We organize triathlons, road races, and community sporting events.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information you provide directly

  • Race registration data — full name, date of birth, gender, nationality, emergency contact, medical disclosures, club or team affiliation, and event preferences.
  • Contact details — email address, mobile number, and (where relevant) WhatsApp number.
  • Payment information — processed by third-party payment providers; Thunder does not store full card numbers.
  • Communications — messages sent to us via email, Facebook Messenger, Instagram Direct Messages, comments, or contact forms.

1.2 Information collected automatically via the Meta Platform

When you interact with our Facebook Page or Instagram account, Thunder may receive — through Meta's APIs (Facebook Graph API and Instagram Graph API) — the following:

  • Your public profile name and profile picture as shown on Facebook or Instagram.
  • Comments, reactions, mentions, tags, and direct messages you send to our Page or account.
  • Aggregated and anonymized engagement insights (impressions, reach, follower counts, content performance) for our own posts and account.
  • Media you publicly post that includes our hashtags or mentions.

1.3 Information collected at events

  • Race timing and performance data captured by official timing systems.
  • Photographs and video footage taken at event venues for editorial, promotional, and historical purposes.

2. How We Use Your Information

  • To register you for events and manage your participation, including race packs, bib allocation, and timing.
  • To send event-related communications (confirmations, briefings, results, schedule changes).
  • To respond to messages, comments, and direct messages on our Facebook Page and Instagram account.
  • To produce and publish race results, leaderboards, and finisher certificates.
  • To analyze engagement on our Page and Instagram account in aggregate, in order to improve our content and reach.
  • To comply with safety, regulatory, and contractual obligations associated with organizing public sporting events in Qatar.

3. Legal Bases

We process your data on the basis of (a) your explicit consent at registration, (b) the performance of a contract (your event registration), (c) our legitimate interest in operating and improving our events and communications, and (d) compliance with applicable Qatari law.

4. Sharing Your Information

We share data only as needed to deliver the Services:

  • Timing and results providers (e.g., RaceResult) — to capture and publish performance data.
  • Payment processors — to complete registration payments.
  • Event sponsors — anonymized, aggregated reach and impact statistics. Personally identifiable information is never sold or rented to sponsors.
  • Meta Platforms, Inc.— when you interact with us via Facebook or Instagram, that interaction is governed by both this policy and Meta's own privacy policy.
  • Regulators and authorities — where required by Qatari law or by valid legal process.

We do not sell or trade your personal information to third parties for their marketing.

5. Data Retention

  • Race registration records: retained for a minimum of 7 years, per Qatari record-keeping practice and to permit historical leaderboards.
  • Comments and messages on Facebook / Instagram: retained for as long as the post or thread exists on the platform; deleted with the original content.
  • Aggregated insights data: retained indefinitely in anonymized form for trend analysis.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
  • Correct inaccurate information.
  • Request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal record-keeping requirements).
  • Withdraw consent for non-essential communications at any time.
  • Object to processing in certain circumstances.

To exercise these rights, contact info@thunder.qa.

Data deletion via Meta: If you wish to have data Thunder has obtained through your Facebook or Instagram account deleted, send a request to info@thunder.qa with the subject line Meta Data Deletion. We will confirm receipt within 7 business days and complete deletion within 30 days, except where retention is required by law.

7. Children's Data

Some Thunder events include junior categories. Registrations for participants under 18 must be completed by a parent or legal guardian. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13 except as provided by a guardian for event participation.

8. Security

We protect your data using industry-standard administrative, technical, and physical safeguards. Sensitive data is transmitted over encrypted (HTTPS) connections. However, no system is perfectly secure and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. International Transfers

Some of our service providers (including Meta) are based outside Qatar. Where data is transferred internationally we rely on the provider's own safeguards and contractual protections.

10. Cookies and Tracking

Our website may use cookies for essential session management and anonymous analytics. You can disable cookies in your browser settings; some features may not work without them.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be announced on this page with an updated effective date.

12. Contact Us

For any questions about this Privacy Policy or your data: