Privacy Protection
Privacy Policy
Last updated: December 5, 2025
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Personal Information
- Full name and verified email address for account creation
- Phone number (optional) for account security and notifications
- Profile photos and competition submission images
- Payment information (securely processed and stored by Razorpay)
- Bank account details and PAN information for prize payouts
1.2 Automatically Collected Information
- IP address and approximate geographic location
- Device information (type, operating system, screen resolution)
- Browser type, version, and language preferences
- Usage analytics, page views, and interaction patterns
- Cookies, local storage, and similar tracking technologies
1.3 Competition & Activity Data
- All photos and content submitted to competitions
- Voting history, preferences, and engagement patterns
- Competition participation records and performance history
- Scores, rankings, and jury feedback received
- Referral activities and partner program participation
2. How We Use Your Information
- Competition Management: Process registrations, payments, and display entries
- Scoring & Awards: Calculate scores, determine winners, and process prize payouts
- Communications: Send competition updates, notifications, and marketing (with consent)
- Security & Fraud Prevention: Ensure fair voting and prevent abuse
- Service Improvement: Analytics to enhance user experience and platform features
- Legal Compliance: Meet regulatory requirements and tax obligations
3. Information Sharing & Privacy
3.1 Public Information
The following information is publicly visible on our platform:
- Your display name and profile information (as provided by you)
- Competition photos and submissions
- Scores, rankings, and competition results
- Public votes received and general engagement metrics
4. Data Security & Your Rights
Security Measures
- End-to-end encryption (HTTPS/SSL)
- Hashed passwords (never plain text)
- Regular security audits
- Access controls & monitoring
Your Privacy Rights
- Access: Request your data copy
- Correction: Update information
- Deletion: Remove account & data
- Portability: Export your data
Privacy Framework & Contact
Data Retention
- • Active accounts: Until deletion
- • Competition data: Historical records
- • Payment records: 7 years (legal)
- • Analytics: 2 years (anonymized)
Children's Privacy
Platform restricted to 18+ users. Any underage data discovered is immediately deleted per policy.
International Users
Data processed in India. By using our services, you consent to Indian data protection laws.
Privacy Contact Information
Privacy Queries
privacy@stylechamps.com
Data Protection Officer
dpo@stylechamps.com
Policy Updates: We may update this privacy policy periodically. Significant changes will be communicated via email with 30 days notice. Continued use indicates acceptance of updated terms.