Privacy Policy

At Photography Contests, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our service.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information you provide to us:

• Account information (name, email address)
• Profile information
• Payment information (processed securely through PayPal)
• Communications with us

1.2 Information automatically collected:

• Device information
• Log and usage data
• Location data
• Cookies and similar technologies

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for:

• Providing and maintaining our service
• Processing your payments
• Sending you contest notifications and reminders
• Responding to your inquiries
• Improving our service
• Detecting and preventing fraud

3. Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information with:

• Service providers (email services, payment processors)
• Legal authorities when required by law
• Third parties with your explicit consent

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your information. However, no electronic transmission or storage system is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal information
• Correct inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your information
• Object to processing of your information
• Request data portability

6. Cookies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our service and hold certain information. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent.

7. Children's Privacy

Our service is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

8. International Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and maintained on computers located outside of your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction where data protection laws may differ.

9. Changes to Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the 'Last updated' date.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at hello@findphotocontest.comprivacy@photographycontests.com