Last Updated: March 2026 · Effective from contest launch date
🛡️Your privacy matters to us. We are committed to protecting your personal information and will never sell your data to third parties.
Welcome to the Iskcon Tirupati Essay Writing Contest 2026. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you register and participate in our contest.
📋Information We Collect
Personal Information: Name, mobile number, email address, and address details
Contest Submissions: Essay files (PDF/DOCX) you upload for evaluation
Payment Information: Processed securely via our payment gateway — we do not store card details
Technical Data: IP address, browser type, and device information for security
Usage Data: How you interact with our platform to improve our services
🎯How We Use Your Information
To process your registration and confirm contest participation
To communicate important contest updates, deadlines, and results
To process payments securely through our trusted payment gateway
To evaluate essay submissions and determine winners
To send your ordered books and gifts to the delivery address
To respond to support queries via WhatsApp, phone, or email
To improve platform features and user experience
To comply with legal obligations
🔐Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information. All data is encrypted during transmission using SSL/TLS protocols. Payment information is processed securely through our trusted payment partner and is never stored on our servers.
🤝Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only with:
Payment processors for secure transaction processing
Shipping/courier partners for book delivery (address only)
Contest judges — only submission content, not personal details
Legal authorities if required by law
✅Your Rights
Access and review your personal information stored with us
Request correction of inaccurate data in your profile
Request deletion of your account (subject to legal requirements)
Withdraw consent for marketing communications
Lodge a complaint with data protection authorities