Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

We may collect:

• Information you voluntarily provide (name, email, biography, or uploaded media)

• Technical information such as browser type, IP address, and device data

• Media files you upload (photos, audio, and video)

We do not collect personal contact information from individuals under the age of 18.

2. Comments

If comments are enabled, we collect the data entered in the comment form, IP address, and browser data for spam prevention.
Under no circumstances are comments permitted from users under 18 years old.

3. Media and Uploads

If you upload images, audio, or video to the Sites, avoid including location data (EXIF GPS).
By uploading, you grant us the right to use that content as outlined in the User Agreement.

4. Cookies

We use cookies to:

• Improve site functionality

• Save login preferences (if applicable)

• Analyze site performance
  You can manage cookies in your browser settings at any time.

5. Embedded Content

Articles and features may include embedded content (videos, audio, social media, etc.) from third-party platforms such as YouTube or Vimeo. These may collect data independently according to their own privacy policies.

6. Data Retention

Comment data, submissions, and media are retained as long as necessary to maintain our publications, historical records, or legal compliance.
Users may request a copy or deletion of their personal data, where applicable, by emailing privacy @ malhof .com.

7. Data Security

We use SSL encryption and secure administrative protocols to protect all user data.
We do not sell, rent, or publish personal contact information for any individual, especially minors.

8. Use of Data for Marketing and Promotion

By submitting content or interacting with our Sites, you consent to the use of your submitted media (text, audio, video, photos, likeness, and name) in connection with SEGTv, MALHOF™, and ALE™ projects, including advertising, documentaries, interviews, marketing materials, highlight reels, event promotions, and global distribution in digital and physical formats.

This usage is limited to purposes consistent with our mission of education, recognition, and legacy promotion.

9. Automated Spam Detection

Visitor comments or forms may be processed through automated spam or security filters to maintain site integrity and protect against malicious activity.

10. Policy Updates

We may revise this Privacy Policy periodically. Any updates will be posted on this page with a new “Last Updated” date. Continued use after updates indicates acceptance.

11. Contact

For questions about this Privacy Policy or your data rights:
privacy@malhof.com

Summary of Key Rights and Permissions

• Users retain ownership of their own likeness and materials.

• You grant SEGTv, MALHOF™, and ALE™ a perpetual, worldwide, royalty-free right to use, broadcast, and promote your submitted content (text, audio, video, and imagery).

• No personal contact information is publicly shared without consent.

• No personal contact information is publicly shared for minors.

• All content use aligns with the Martial Arts Legends Hall of Fame Encyclopedia Legacy mission of documentation, and recognition.