PRIVACY POLICY

1. Information We Collect

We collect different types of information to provide better services, ensure fair judging, and enhance user experience:

• Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, and social media handles (Instagram, YouTube, etc.).
• Nomination & Business Information: Follower counts, engagement metrics, agency details, brand collaboration history, and portfolio links.
• Payment Information: Processed securely by third-party gateways or collected via authorized Demand Drafts (DD) for delegate tickets, VIP passes, and processing fees (we never store card or bank details). Please note that all payments, including those made via Demand Draft (DD), are strictly non-refundable as per our financial policy.
• Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device details, and location data for analytics and voting fraud prevention.
• User-Generated Data: Votes cast, uploaded media files, reviews, and nomination form submissions.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information strictly to:

• Process influencer nominations, verify social media statistics, and manage voting integrity.
• Process secure payments and generate tickets/invoices for the India International Influencers Awards (III Awards).
• Send event updates, announcements, newsletters, and promotional offers (you can opt out anytime).
• Improve website performance, user experience, and event logistics.
• Comply with legal, tax, and regulatory obligations.

3. Third-Party Policies & Cookies

We may use third-party cookies for analytics and advertising measurement. These providers have their own policies. You can review or manage preferences on their platforms directly.

• Google Analytics: Traffic measurement and site performance.
• Meta (Facebook) Pixel: Ad relevance and conversion tracking for the event.
• Payment Gateways: Session security during checkout and ticket purchases.

4. Data Sharing & Security

• We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties.
• Information is shared only with trusted partners such as ticketing platforms, payment processors, and analytics tools, strictly for service delivery.
• We use SSL encryption, firewalls, and secure hosting to protect your nomination and personal data from unauthorized access.

5. Legal Compliance

We comply with major international and domestic data protection regulations to ensure your data rights are respected regardless of your location:

• Indian IT Act, 2000 & IT Rules, 2011
• GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) – for EU participants.
• CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act) – for US participants.

6. Your Rights

As a user, participant, or nominee, you have the right to:

• Access, update, or delete your personal and nomination data.
• Request a copy of the data we hold about you.
• Opt-out of marketing emails and promotional messages regarding the event.
• Withdraw consent for data collection (where applicable).

7. External Links & Third Parties

Our website may contain links to social media platforms (Instagram, YouTube, Facebook), ticketing partners, and official sponsor websites. We are not responsible for their privacy policies and recommend reviewing them separately.

8. Data Retention & Children’s Privacy

• Minors: Our services are not intended for users under 18 years of age without guardian consent. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors.
• Retention: Nomination data and related metadata are stored securely for record-keeping. Registered user data is stored as long as the account remains active. Financial and compliance data is retained as required by law.

9. Contact Us & Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in laws, event logistics, or technology. The latest version will always be available on this page.