Effective Date: November 1, 2025
Organization: World Taiji Science Federation (WTSF)
Website: https://www.wtsf.org
Contact: wtsf@wtsf.org
The World Taiji Science Federation (WTSF) is a U.S. 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to advancing scientific research, education, and international collaboration in Taiji, Qigong, and related disciplines.
WTSF also serves as the organizing body of the World Wushu Open Championships (WWOC), a global competition evolved from the long-established Golden State International Wushu Championships (GSIC) with over 17 years of history in California.
This Privacy Policy explains how WTSF collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you interact with our website, participate in our programs, register for events, or contact us.
We may collect and process the following types of personal information:
Contact Information: name, email address, phone number, and mailing address.
Membership and Registration Details: information submitted via forms for membership, events, or workshops.
Research or Publication Submissions: materials or personal information related to academic or editorial activities.
Payment Information: processed securely through third-party payment providers (e.g., PayPal, Stripe). WTSF does not store credit card information.
Website Analytics Data: collected through Google Analytics and cookies to improve user experience and performance.
We use collected information to:
Communicate with you regarding membership, events, and educational programs.
Process registrations, payments, and event participation.
Maintain internal records and send updates about WTSF initiatives.
Support academic and cultural collaborations under WTSF programs.
Analyze website traffic and improve online services.
Comply with applicable laws and organizational policies.
WTSF.org uses cookies and Google Analytics to understand visitor interactions and improve usability.
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that some features may not function properly without cookies.
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.
Information may be shared only with:
Trusted partners providing technical or administrative support services.
Payment processors (e.g., PayPal, Stripe) when necessary for transactions.
Event or research collaborators affiliated with WTSF programs.
Government or regulatory authorities when required by law.
WTSF employs reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.
Your data will be retained only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by applicable law.
Depending on your location, you may have rights to:
Request access to, correction, or deletion of your personal data.
Withdraw consent for communication or processing.
Request data portability or limit processing of your personal information.
To exercise these rights, please contact wtsf@wtsf.org.
We will respond in accordance with applicable privacy regulations such as GDPR and CCPA.
Our website may contain links to external organizations, including event and sponsor sites such as GoWushu.com and KungFuDirect.com.
WTSF is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external websites.
This Privacy Policy may be revised from time to time to reflect new programs, technologies, or legal requirements.
The “Effective Date” above will always indicate the most recent version.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:
Email: wtsf@wtsf.org
Website: https://www.wtsf.org
For information related specifically to competition registration and athlete data, please refer to the WWOC Privacy Policy at GoWushu.com/privacy.
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