Privacy Policy

 

Effective Date: 1 January 2026

 

Welcome to Indian Art Contest (“we,” “our,” or “us”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you visit www.artcontest.in, participate in our contests, interact with our advertisements, or use any of our services.

By accessing our website or submitting your information, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

 

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following information:

Personal Information
  • Full name
  • Email address
  • Mobile number
  • Age or date of birth (where required for contest categories)
  • City, State, and Country
  • Shipping address for medals, certificates, trophies, or prizes
  • Photographs, artwork submissions, and related descriptions
  • Information provided through forms, emails, WhatsApp, or social media messages
Technical Information
  • IP address
  • Browser type
  • Device information
  • Website usage data
  • Cookies and analytics data

 

2. Information From Children

Our Preschool (2–6 years) and Children (7–15 years) categories require a parent or legal guardian to complete registration and submission on the child’s behalf. We do not knowingly collect information directly from a minor without a parent or guardian’s involvement. If we become aware that a child’s information was submitted without appropriate parental consent, we will delete it upon request.

 

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Process contest registrations and submissions
  • Verify eligibility and participant details
  • Announce results and winners
  • Deliver prizes, medals, certificates, and other rewards
  • Respond to inquiries and provide customer support
  • Improve our website and user experience
  • Send contest updates and important notifications
  • Promote participant achievements on our website and social media platforms
  • Measure and improve the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns
 
4. Artwork and Participant Content

By submitting artwork to Indian Art Contest, Participant and winners grant us permission to display submitted artworks, names, and photographs on:

  • Our website
  • Social media platforms
  • Digital magazines
  • Promotional materials
  • Future contest-related marketing

Participants retain ownership of their original artwork.

 

5. Payments

Payments are processed through secure third-party payment gateways. Indian Art Contest does not store complete debit card, credit card, UPI PIN, or banking information on its servers.

 

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We may use cookies, pixels, and similar technologies to:

  • Improve website functionality
  • Understand visitor behavior
  • Analyze website traffic
  • Measure advertising performance

Users may disable cookies through their browser settings, although some features of the website may not function properly.

 

7. Third-Party Services

To run the contest, we rely on a small number of third-party services, each of which has its own privacy policy:

  • Payment processing — handled by our payment gateway partner to securely process registration fees. We do not store your card or banking details.
  • Submission forms — artwork and submission details are collected via Google Forms.
  • Email — used to send certificates and confirmations.
  • Meta Pixel (Facebook/Instagram) — our website uses the Meta Pixel to measure the performance of our ads and understand how visitors use our site. This may involve cookies and similar technologies. You can control this through your browser or device ad settings. This contest is independently organized and is not sponsored, endorsed, or administered by Meta.
  • Shipping providers
  • Analytics services
  • Website hosting providers

These providers receive only the information necessary to perform their services.

 

8. Data Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information to third parties.

Information may be disclosed:

  • When required by law or legal authorities
  • To protect our rights and security
  • To investigate fraud or misuse
  • To trusted service providers assisting us in operating our business

 

9. Children’s Privacy

Many participants are minors. Parents or legal guardians are responsible for providing consent and submitting information on behalf of children.

 

10. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative and technical measures to protect personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure.

 

11. External Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites.

 

12. Your Rights

You may request:

  • Access to your personal information
  • Correction of inaccurate information
  • Removal of your data where legally permitted

Requests may be sent to our contact email below.

 

13. Changes to This Policy

Indian Art Contest reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will become effective once posted on this page.

 

14. Contact Information

Indian Art Contest
Website: www.artcontest.in
Email: indianartcontest@gmail.com

 

By using our website, participating in our contests, or interacting with our advertisements on Facebook or Instagram, you consent to this Privacy Policy.