Privacy Policy

Welcome to www.ucigranfondochina.com (the "Website"). This website is operated under Xana2 Connects FZCO and supports the promotion and registration of the UCI Gran Fondo Hangzhou China event, organized by Qiaoli Sports Management.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how your information is collected, used, and protected when you use this Website.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect personal information when you:

• Register for an event
• Subscribe to event updates
• Contact us via the website
• Make a payment through the website

The information collected may include:

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

• Process event registrations
• Manage race participation
• Provide race information and updates
• Verify eligibility for UCI Gran Fondo World Series qualification
• Publish race results and rankings
• Improve website functionality
• Provide marketing communications about cycling events
• Comply with legal and regulatory requirements

3. Payment Processing

Payments made through www.ucigranfondochina.com are processed through a secure payment infrastructure. The Website and payment account are operated by:

Xana2 Connects FZCO

Payment transactions are processed through Stripe, an international payment processing platform. When making a payment through the Website, users may be redirected to a secure payment page operated by Stripe.

Stripe may collect and process information such as:

• Payment card information
• Billing address
• Transaction data
• Fraud prevention information

Please note:

• The Website and event organizer do not store full payment card details.
• Payment data is processed securely through Stripe's encrypted systems.

For more information, please review Stripe's privacy policy: stripe.com/privacy

4. Sharing of Information

We may share information with the following parties when necessary:

• Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) for race qualification and results verification
• Official race timing providers
• Event partners and service providers
• Payment service providers (Stripe)
• Government or regulatory authorities where required by law

We do not sell personal data to third parties.

5. Photography and Media

During the event, photographs and video recordings may be taken. These materials may be used for:

• Event promotion
• Media publications
• Social media
• Official race documentation

By participating in the event, participants grant permission for the organizer to use such media worldwide without compensation.

6. Cookies

Our Website may use cookies to:

• Improve website functionality
• Analyze visitor behavior
• Enhance user experience

Users may disable cookies through their browser settings; however, some features of the Website may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and administrative measures to protect personal data against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. These measures may include encryption, access controls, and secure data storage practices.

However, no online transmission method can guarantee complete security. While we strive to protect your information, you acknowledge that you provide personal data at your own risk.

8. Data Retention

Personal information may be retained for purposes including:

• Event administration
• Historical race results
• Legal compliance

Data will be stored only for as long as necessary to fulfill these purposes or as required by applicable laws and regulations.

9. International Participants

As this event welcomes international riders, personal data may be transferred internationally for event administration, qualification verification, and race management. Such transfers will be made in accordance with applicable data protection laws, and we will take reasonable steps to ensure that your data remains protected.

10. Your Rights

Depending on applicable data protection laws, you may have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Correct inaccurate or incomplete information
• Request deletion of your data where applicable

Requests may be sent to: