Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy describes how The International Product Design Awards ("IPDA," "we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, discloses, and protects your personal information when you use our website, submit entries, or interact with our services. By using our website or services, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
If you do not agree with this Privacy Policy, please do not use our website or services.
1. Information We Collect
We collect personal information that is necessary to provide our services, communicate with you, and promote your work. The types of information we collect include:
Information You Provide to Us
· Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, job title, company name, and mailing address.
· Entry Information: Details about your submitted work, including project name, designer/architect name, team members, and other relevant information.
· Account Information: Username, password, and other details when you create an account.
· Payment Information: Transaction details when you pay entry fees (note: we do not store credit card information directly; payments are processed through third-party providers like PayPal).
· Communications: Feedback, customer support inquiries, and other correspondence.
Information Collected Automatically
· Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies to monitor website usage, improve functionality, and analyze trends. Cookies do not contain personal information but may track site visits and user behavior. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings, though disabling cookies may affect website functionality.
· Log Data: Information such as IP address, browser type, operating system, and pages visited.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal information for the following purposes:
· To process and manage your entries, including presenting your work to the jury.
· To communicate with you about deadlines, results, updates, and news related to IPDA.
· To promote winners and their work through media, partners, and press releases (only with your consent).
· To provide customer support and respond to inquiries.
· To monitor and analyze website usage and marketing effectiveness.
· To prevent unauthorized or illegal activities, including spamming and fraud.
· To comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms and policies.
3. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information in the following circumstances:
· With Service Providers: We engage third-party service providers (e.g., hosting platforms, payment processors) to assist with our operations. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes we specify.
· For Promotional Purposes: With your consent, we may share information about winning entries with media, partners, and the public.
· For Legal Reasons: We may disclose your information if required by law or to protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of others.
4. International Data Transfers
Your personal information may be stored and processed in countries outside of Canada, where our service providers are located. We ensure that any international transfers comply with applicable data protection laws and that your information is protected through appropriate safeguards.
5. Your Rights and Choices
You have the following rights regarding your personal information:
Access and Correction
You may request access to the personal information we hold about you and ask us to correct or update it if it is inaccurate or incomplete.
Withdrawal of Consent
You may withdraw your consent for us to use your personal information at any time by contacting us at iaaalliance@gmail.com. Note that withdrawing consent may affect our ability to provide certain services.
Erasure and Right to Be Forgotten
You may request that we delete your personal information from our systems, subject to legal or contractual obligations that require us to retain certain data.
Opting Out of Marketing Communications
You may opt out of receiving promotional emails by using the unsubscribe link in our emails or contacting us directly. Even if you opt out, we may still send you non-promotional communications, such as notifications about your entry or important updates.
Objection to Processing
You may object to the processing of your personal information if you believe we do not have a legitimate reason to do so.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at iaaalliance@gmail.com. We may request additional information to verify your identity before processing your request.
6. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Retention of Personal Information
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.
8. Children’s Privacy
Our website and services are not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately atiaaalliance@gmail.com.
9. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make material changes, we will notify you through reasonable means, such as by posting a notice on our website or sending you an email. Your continued use of our website or services after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at iaaalliance@gmail.com