Revised: September 1, 2023

1. Introduction

Welcome to cqww.com operated by the World Wide Radio Operators Foundation. We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or submit an entry for the CQ WW DX Contest.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

• Personal Information: When you submit a log entry for the contest or contact us, we may collect your name, amateur radio callsign, email address, mailing address, and other identifying information.
• Entry Data: When you submit a log entry for the contest, in addition to the personal information above, we may also collect other information relevant to the entry including equipment and antenna details (including output power), and the names and callsigns of individuals operating the station during the contest.
• Usage Data: We may collect information about your interactions with this website, such as your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and the date and time of your visits.
• Cookies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website and gather data about how you use our site.

3. How We Use Your Information

We may use your information for various purposes related to the CQ WW DX Contest or this website, including entry processing, website monitoring, and communication with you.

A. Log Entry Processing

• We will use the information in your log to cross-check your entry against other contest entries and checklogs
• We will score and/or rescore your entry to ensure a common basis for scoring
• We will publish, republish and distribute your score either separately or combined with other entrants’ scores by any means including paper and electronic
• We may publish your callsign, country, CQ zone, number of contacts, number of multipliers, score, category of entry, club name, and comments provided in the Soapbox portion of your log as part of the results of this contest
• We will amend, publish, republish, print, and otherwise distribute (by any means including paper or electronic) your entry either in its original format, in any other suitable format with or without modifications including publishing your entry as part of the ‘Public Logs’ for this contest
• We will permit the use of your entry as part of the ‘Public Logs’ by other contest sponsors and/or organisers to enable them to create other contest results
• We will use the contact information in your entry to contact you by post, email or telephone if there is an issue with your entry or log submission that requires clarification
• We will use the contact information in the entry to contact you by post, email or telephone if you have won an award, trophy or certificate.

We may retain your entry in its original format and in any other suitable format with or without modification for a period of not less than ten (10) years.

B. Website Monitoring and Improvement

• Analyzing usage patterns to enhance our website and user experience.
• Providing and improving our website's functionality and services.

C. Other

• Communicating with you and responding to your inquiries.
• Complying with legal obligations and protecting our rights.

4. Sharing Your Information

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• With members of the CQ WW DX Contest Committee that are involved in processing, scoring, or creating the results of the contest.
• With sponsors and partners who assist us in publishing results of the contest.
• In response to legal requests, such as court orders or government regulations.
• To protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property, and that of our users.

We will not sell your personal information to third parties.

5. Your Choices

You have the following choices regarding your information:

• You can adjust your browser settings to reject cookies, but this may affect your ability to use certain features of our website.
• You can choose not to provide name or mailing address when you submit a log entry for the contest.

6. Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or alteration. However, no method of data transmission over the internet is completely secure.

7. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time, and any changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

8. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us using the Contact Form.