Effective Date: October 11, 2026
1. Information We Collect
- Account Information: When you log in to vote or upload photos, we collect basic details such as your name, email address, and profile picture provided by your social login provider (Google/Facebook).
- User Content: Photos, reels, and captions you submit to the platform.
- Technical Data: IP addresses, browser types, and device information collected automatically for analytics and security purposes.
2. How We Use Your Information
- To facilitate the photo contest and voting system.
- To display leaderboards and verify the authenticity of votes to prevent fraud.
- To feature winning or trending photos on our platform and linked social media accounts.
- To improve website functionality and user experience during the high-traffic festival days.
3. Data Sharing and Disclosure We respect your privacy. We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. Data may only be shared with:
- Service Providers: Trusted third-party platforms (like website hosting, Google Maps API, and analytics tools) necessary to operate the website.
- Legal Requirements: If required by law enforcement or to protect the safety and rights of our users.
4. Cookies We use cookies to maintain your login session, remember your voting history (to prevent double voting), and analyze website traffic. You can disable cookies in your browser, but this may limit your ability to participate in contests.
5. Data Security We implement standard security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction. However, no data transmission over the internet is completely secure.