Privacy Policy – International Junior Icon Awards (IJIA)

]This Privacy Policy governs the data practices of International Junior Icon Awards (IJIA), an initiative of Social Chap Events, a brand under Socialchap Private Limited, is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you access our website, register for nominations, participate in auditions, attend events, or engage with us through any platform. By accessing our website and submitting your information, you consent to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

When you visit our website, register for nominations, or participate in IJIA events, we may collect the following information:

• Personal Information: Name, age, date of birth, parent/guardian details, contact number, email address, city, and address.

• Participation Details: Audition preferences, category selection, event participation history.

• Payment Information: Payment details related to audition fees, PR charges, and event entry fees (we do not store payment card details; transactions are processed through secure payment gateways).

• Media Content: Photographs, videos, and other digital content submitted by you or captured during IJIA events.

• Technical Data: IP address, browser type, and cookies used to improve website functionality and user experience.

2. How We Use Your Information

Your information is collected to:

• Process nominations, event participation, and communications.

• Send event-related updates, confirmations, and promotional material.

• Manage PR and sponsorship activities, ensuring promotional engagement for finalists and awardees.

• Improve website functionality and user experience.

• Conduct marketing campaigns through email, SMS, and social media.

• Comply with legal and regulatory requirements.

By participating in IJIA, you consent to receive event-related notifications, marketing updates, and sponsorship communications via email, phone, or SMS.

3. Sharing & Disclosure of Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal data to third parties. However, your data may be shared with:

• Event Sponsors & Partners – To facilitate sponsorships, media promotions, and brand collaborations.

• Marketing & PR Agencies – To promote event highlights, award winners, and participant achievements.

• Government or Legal Authorities – If required under applicable laws.

By participating in IJIA, you grant full rights to use your photographs, videos, and event-related content for marketing, promotional, and sponsorship purposes without additional consent or compensation.

4. Data Security & Protection

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no digital platform is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection against cyber threats. Participants are advised to keep their login credentials confidential.

5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

IJIA uses cookies and tracking tools to:

• Improve website functionality and user experience.

• Store login preferences for convenience.

• Track website analytics to enhance event promotions.

You may disable cookies through your browser settings, but this may impact website performance.

6. Retention of Data

We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfil event obligations, marketing campaigns, and record-keeping for future events. Media content (photos/videos) may be retained indefinitely for promotional use.

7. Third-Party Links & Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., sponsors, media partners). IJIA is not responsible for the privacy practices of external sites. Please review their privacy policies before engaging.

8. Children’s Privacy

IJIA is designed for participants under 18 years old. All data submitted by minors must have parental/guardian consent. We do not knowingly collect information from minors without authorisation.

9. Opt-Out & Data Access Requests

You may request:

• Correction or deletion of personal data.

• Opt-out of promotional emails or SMS marketing.

• Access to information stored about you.

To make such requests, email us at [Insert Contact Email]. Note: Data deletion requests may not apply to media content already published in promotional materials.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

IJIA reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time without prior notice. Continued use of our website and services constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Information

If you have any questions or suggestions about our Privacy Policy, do not hesitate to contact us