Competition Privacy Policy for International Models Council (IMC)

At International Models Council (IMC), we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that any personal data collected during competitions is handled with care. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and how you can manage your personal data in relation to our competitions.

1. Data Collection

•Personal Information: When entering a competition, we may collect personal data such as your name, email address, date of birth, contact information, and payment details. This data is necessary for processing your competition entry and providing you with relevant information about the event.

•Additional Information: Depending on the competition, we may also collect information such as your images, videos, or other materials submitted as part of your entry.

•Usage Data: We may collect technical information such as your IP address, browser type, and website usage data to improve our services.

2. How We Use Your Data

•Competition Management: Your personal data will be used to process your entry, notify you of updates, and manage all aspects of the competition, including contacting winners and delivering prizes.

•Marketing: With your consent, IMC may use your email address to send promotional materials about upcoming competitions, events, and services. You can opt out of marketing communications at any time.

•Legal Obligations: We may process your data to comply with legal obligations, such as record-keeping or tax requirements.

3. Data Sharing

•Third-Party Service Providers: We may share your data with trusted third parties who assist us in managing the competition, such as payment processors, event coordinators, and judges. All third-party providers are required to comply with data protection laws and safeguard your information.

•Public Information: If you win or are a finalist in a competition, we may publish your name, image, and entry materials on the IMC website or social media as part of our competition promotion.

4. Data Retention

•Storage Duration: We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. If you request that we delete your data, we will do so unless legal or regulatory obligations require otherwise.

•Security: IMC takes reasonable measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access or disclosure.

5. Your Rights

•Access: You have the right to request access to your personal data stored by IMC.

•Correction: You can request corrections to any inaccurate or incomplete data.

•Deletion: You may request the deletion of your personal data, subject to legal obligations that may require its retention.

•Opt-Out: You may opt out of marketing communications at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in any email or contacting us at info@internationalmodelscouncil.com.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

•IMC uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve the user experience and analyze website traffic. Please see our Cookie Policy for more information on how we use cookies.

7. Changes to This Privacy Policy

•IMC reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy as needed. Any changes will be posted on this page, and continued participation in IMC competitions will constitute acceptance of the revised policy.

8. Governing Law

•This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of the United States, and any disputes related to the processing of personal data will be handled in accordance with U.S. law.