Effective: October 15, 2023
At World Beauty Pageant, we are committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of our participants, attendees, and users of our services. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information in relation to our beauty pageant competition. By participating in our competition, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1.2. Non-Personal Information: We may also collect non-personal information, such as aggregated demographic information, statistical data, and website usage information. This information is used to improve our services and enhance the overall user experience.
1.1. Personal Information: We may collect personal information from participants, including but not limited to:
- Name, address, and contact details (e.g., email address, phone number)
- Date of birth and age verification
- Photographs, videos, and other media content
- Nationality and citizenship information
- Educational background and employment details
- Social media profiles and usernames
1.2. Non-Personal Information: We may also collect non-personal information, such as aggregated demographic information, statistical data, and website usage information. This information is used to improve our services and enhance the overall user experience.
2. Use of Information:
2.1. We may use the personal information collected for the following purposes:
- Facilitating your participation in the beauty pageant competition
- Contacting you with updates, announcements, and competition-related information
- Verifying eligibility and age requirements
- Organizing and managing the competition, including judging and scoring
- Promoting the competition through various marketing and advertising channels
- Addressing inquiries, feedback, and complaints
2.2. We may use non-personal information for analytical and statistical purposes to improve our services, conduct research, and understand user preferences and trends.
3. Disclosure of Information:
3.1. We may disclose personal information to third parties for the following purposes:
- Judges, panelists, and other personnel involved in the competition for evaluation and scoring
- Sponsors, partners, and affiliates for promotional and marketing purposes
- Service providers and vendors who assist in the operation and management of the competition
- Legal and regulatory authorities when required by law or to protect our rights and interests
3.2. We will not sell, rent, or lease your personal information to third parties for their own marketing purposes without obtaining your explicit consent.
4. Data Security:
4.1. We take reasonable measures to protect the personal information we collect against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no data transmission or storage system can be guaranteed to be 100% secure. Therefore, while we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
5. Third-Party Links:
5.1. Our website or competition materials may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of such third parties. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of those third parties before providing any personal information.
6. Changes to the Privacy Policy:
6.1. We reserve the right to modify or update this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be effective upon posting the revised policy on our website. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any updates.
7. Contact Us:
7.1. If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal information, please contact us at hello@worldbeautypageant.org.
By participating in our beauty pageant competition, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms and conditions.