Data Protection

Privacy Policy

We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. Learn how we handle your data.

Last Updated: October 20, 2024

1. Information We Collect

We collect information to provide better services to all our users. The types of personal information we obtain include:

  • Account Data: Name, email address, profile picture, and secure login credentials.
  • Participation Data: Challenge submissions, scores, leaderboard rankings, and achievement history.
  • Device Information: IP address, browser type, and operating system for security and optimization purposes.

2. How We Use Your Data

We strictly use the information we collect to operate, maintain, and improve the Pushpa Contests platform. This includes:

  • Processing your challenge entries and updating real-time leaderboards.
  • Sending essential service updates, security alerts, and support messages.
  • Analyzing platform usage to develop new community features and seasonal events.
  • Preventing fraudulent activity and ensuring a fair competitive environment.

3. Data Sharing & Disclosure

We hold your privacy in the highest regard. We do not sell your personal data to third parties.

We only share your information in the following limited circumstances:

  • With trusted cloud hosting and database service providers who adhere to strict data protection agreements.
  • When required by law, legal process, or to protect the rights and safety of our platform and its users.
  • Publicly on the platform (e.g., your display name and rank on the leaderboards), which you can control via your privacy settings.

4. Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our platform and store certain information to enhance your experience.

Cookies are files with a small amount of data. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies, but please note that some interactive features of the platform may not function properly without them.

5. Your Privacy Rights

You have complete control over your personal data. At any time, you have the right to:

  • Access, update, or delete the personal information we have on you.
  • Opt-out of non-essential marketing and community communications.
  • Request a downloadable export of your participation data.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact our Data Protection Officer via the support portal.

6. Data Security

The security of your data is paramount. We implement enterprise-grade, commercially acceptable means to protect your Personal Information, including end-to-end encryption for sensitive transfers and secure, isolated database architectures.

However, please remember that no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

Review & Acknowledge

To continue using our platform and participate in community events, please confirm that you have read and understood our privacy practices.