Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

When you use Bihar Creator Awards, we collect:

• Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number
• Instagram Data: Username, follower count, profile photo
• Payment Information: Transaction details processed through Razorpay
• Content: Video submissions and related descriptions

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Process your registration and participation
• Verify your Instagram account and eligibility
• Process payments securely
• Communicate with you about the event
• Display creator profiles to sponsors
• Announce winners publicly

3. Information Sharing

We may share your information with:

• Sponsors: Your name, Instagram handle, and submitted content
• Payment Processors: Razorpay for transaction processing
• Public Display: Winner information on our platform

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

4. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data, including:

• Encrypted data transmission (HTTPS)
• Secure password hashing
• Protected database access

5. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies for:

• Authentication and session management
• Remembering your preferences
• Analytics to improve our service

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data (subject to legal requirements)
• Opt-out of marketing communications

7. Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations. Event-related data may be retained for up to 3 years for record-keeping purposes.

8. Third-Party Services

Our platform integrates with:

• Instagram/Meta: For account verification
• Razorpay: For payment processing

These services have their own privacy policies that govern their use of your data.

9. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect data from minors.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy periodically. We will notify you of significant changes through our platform or via email.

11. Contact Us

For privacy-related inquiries, contact us at: privacy@biharcreatorawards.com