Privacy Policy

Effective date: 1 October 2024

Last updated: 15 June 2026

The Lithuanian Athletics Federation (hereinafter referred to as the Federation or the Data Controller) respects your privacy and undertakes to protect your personal data. This Privacy Policy regulates how the Federation processes the personal data of visitors and customers when they visit the https://lengvoji.lt/ website (hereinafter referred to as the “Website”) and use the content and services provided by us.

When processing personal data, we strictly follow the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR), the Law on Legal Protection of Personal Data of the Republic of Lithuania (ADTAĮ) and other legal acts of the Republic of Lithuania and the European Union.

1. Data controller

The controller of your personal data is:

Title: Lithuanian Athletics Federation
Legal entity code: 190722989
Registered office address: Žemaitės g. 6, LT-03117 Vilnius, Lithuania
E-mail. E-mail: info@laf.lt
Phone Number: +370 523 30079

Note: A data protection officer is not appointed in the Federation. For all questions related to privacy and data processing, please contact us directly by the e-mail indicated above.

2. Data collected and the lawful basis for their processing

We collect and process only those personal data about you that are necessary to ensure the smooth operation of the Federation and a high-quality user experience on the Website. Data processing is based on the following legal bases:

Your consent: When you voluntarily subscribe to our newsletter, submit a request in the contact forms or actively accept optional cookies.
Legitimate interest: Ensuring the functionality of the Website, maintaining cyber security and stability, analysing attendance statistics and publicising the activities of the Federation.
Legal obligation: When we are obliged to process data by the applicable legislation of the Republic of Lithuania (for example, for the purposes of organizing sports events or financial reporting).

3. Purposes of data processing

Personal data on the Website is used for the following purposes:

For request processing and communication: To respond to your questions by email or through forms and to provide the necessary information.
For dissemination of information and direct marketing: If you have given your consent – to send the Federation’s news, announcements about competitions, projects or events.
For Website Performance Optimization and Analytics: To evaluate visitor traffic and behavior on the Site in order to improve its content and technical layout.

4. Cookies and the Compliannz management system

In order to ensure convenient browsing, cookies are used on our Website. This Website is equipped with the Compliannz cookie management system, which complies with the strictest privacy requirements of the European Union.

The Compliannz system ensures that no optional (analytical or marketing) cookies are stored on your device until you express your explicit and active consent in a special cookie panel.

When you visit the Site for the first time or at any time thereafter, you may use the Compliannz widget to:

Accept all cookies.
Reject all optional cookies (in this case, only essential technical/functional cookies will work, without which the Website would not be able to function).
Choose individually which categories of cookies (e.g. statistical only) you allow us to use.
Withdraw your consent or change your preferences at any time.

A detailed list of the cookies used, their purpose and providers can be found on our separate page: Cookie Policy.

5. Duration of data retention

The Federation retains personal data for no longer than is necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, or for as long as we are obliged by law:

Enquiry and correspondence data: Stored for 3 (three) years from the date of the last contact.
Direct marketing (newsletter) data: Processed until you withdraw your consent (unsubscribe). You can withdraw your consent by clicking on the link at the bottom of each newsletter or by contacting us by email.
Cookie Information: The expiration dates of cookies depend on their type (session cookies are deleted immediately after you close your browser, and persistent cookies are stored according to the specific terms specified in the Compliannz Cookie Policy).

After the expiry of the storage period, all data is permanently deleted or completely anonymized.

6. Processing of data of minors

We understand the importance of protecting the privacy of minors. The services and content of our Website are intended for a general audience, but persons under the age of 16 may provide their personal data (for example, to register for a newsletter or fill in enquiry forms) on the Website only with the consent of their parents, guardians or guardians.

If it turns out that we have collected personal data from a person under the age of 16 without the consent of a legal representative, we will take all steps to delete that data immediately.

7. Transfer of data to third parties

Your personal data will not be sold, exchanged or otherwise unlawfully transferred to third parties. We may only share data with trusted service providers (data processors) to the extent necessary to maintain the functioning of the Website:

IT infrastructure, website hosting and server maintenance companies.
Analytics service providers (e.g. Google Analytics, managing data in accordance with GDPR requirements).
Providers of newsletter sending platforms.

All our service providers are legally obliged to ensure the confidentiality of the data received, to apply adequate security measures and to process the data only in accordance with our strict instructions.

8. Your (Data Subject's) rights

You also have the following rights in relation to the processing of your personal data:

The right to access your personal data processed by the Federation.
The right to request the correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
The right to request the erasure of data (“right to be forgotten”) if the data is no longer necessary to achieve the purposes or if you have withdrawn your consent.
The right to restrict the processing of data (in certain circumstances provided for by the GDPR).
The right to object to the processing of data on the basis of legitimate interest.
The right to data portability (to receive data in a structured and machine-readable format).
The right to withdraw consent at any time if the processing was based on it.

To exercise these rights, please submit a written request by e-mail info@laf.lt. The Federation undertakes to examine your request and respond no later than within 1 (one) month.

9. Updates to the Privacy Policy

The Federation reserves the right to change and update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted immediately on this page, with the most recent update date at the top. We recommend that you periodically review this page to be familiar with the most relevant information.

10. Submission of complaints

If you believe that your personal data is being processed in violation of the GDPR or other privacy legislation, please contact us first by e-mail info@laf.lt – we will make every effort to resolve any uncertainties promptly.

If a joint solution cannot be found, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the supervisory authority of the Republic of Lithuania: