Welcome to India Photo Contest. Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you use our website and services.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following information:
Personal Information
- Name
- Email address
- Mobile number
- Profile photograph
- Payment-related information (processed through secure payment gateways)
Contest Information
- Photographs submitted to contests
- Contest participation records
- Voting activity and contest preferences
Technical Information
- IP address
- Browser type and device information
- Website usage statistics
- Cookies and similar technologies
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Create and manage your account
- Process contest registrations and submissions
- Verify participant identity
- Display submitted photographs and participant profiles
- Conduct voting and judging processes
- Communicate contest updates and announcements
- Process payments and prizes
- Improve our website and services
- Prevent fraud and misuse of the platform
3. Photo Ownership
Participants retain ownership of all photographs submitted to India Photo Contest.
By submitting photographs, you grant India Photo Contest a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to display, promote, publish, and use the submitted images for contest administration, marketing, and promotional purposes while providing appropriate credit to the photographer whenever reasonably possible.
4. Sharing of Information
We do not sell your personal information.
We may share information with:
- Payment service providers
- Cloud hosting and storage providers
- Legal authorities when required by law
- Service providers assisting in website operation
5. Cookies
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Improve user experience
- Remember user preferences
- Analyze website traffic
- Enhance security
Users may disable cookies through browser settings; however, some features may not function properly.
6. Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or disclosure.
However, no internet-based service can guarantee complete security.
7. User Rights
You may:
- Access your personal information
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your account, subject to legal and operational requirements
- Opt out of promotional communications
Requests may be submitted through the contact details provided below.
8. Third-Party Services
Our website may use third-party services such as:
- Payment gateways
- Google Sign-In
- Firebase services
- Analytics tools
These services operate under their own privacy policies.
9. Children’s Privacy
India Photo Contest is not intended for children under 18 years of age without parental or guardian consent. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without appropriate authorization.
10. Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updated versions will be posted on this page with the revised effective date.
11. Contact Information
If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:
Email: info.indiaphotocontest@gmail.com
12. Consent
By using www.indiaphotocontest.com, creating an account, or participating in any contest, you agree to the collection and use of information as described in this Privacy Policy.