Privacy Policy
Servaas International Online Music Competition
Welcome to the Servaas International Online Music Competition’s website, referred to as the siomc.com
The Privacy Policy page is to explain our policy regarding the collection, transfer and use of your information.
We deeply respect your privacy and aim to provide you with complete transparency regarding how we collect, utilize, and safeguard your personal information. By accessing and using our Site, you are consenting to the practices outlined in this comprehensive Privacy Policy.
Information Collection and Use
We collect your information to offer our services effectively. This information may include personally identifiable details such as your name, email address, contact information, and other pertinent data. We employ this information to communicate with you, facilitate competition entries, and continually enhance our services to meet your needs.
Personal information can be used to identify and contact you. The performance video is being downloaded and sent to the jury members anonymously, in order to maintain an fair and objective judging process.
Non-personal information can be used, collected and transferred for any purpose.
It’s your right to not share these information, however in case of lack of the necessary information we will not be able to provide our service.
Log Data
When you visit our Site, our servers automatically record certain information. This may encompass your IP address, browser type, operating system, referral URL, and other data relevant for analyzing trends, administering the site, and tracking user navigation and behavior. This data helps us optimize your experience and improve our offerings.
Cookies
To personalize and optimize your experience on our Site, we utilize cookies. Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device. They enable us to recognize you on subsequent visits, tailor content to your preferences, and enhance the overall functionality of the Site. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.
By continuing to use our website, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this Cookies Policy. If you do not agree with our use of cookies, please adjust your browser settings or refrain from using our website.
Children
Children under the age of 13 must seek the guidance and consent of their parent or legal guardian before providing any personal information on our platform. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without verifiable parental consent.
We take the security of children’s information seriously and implement appropriate safeguards to protect it. Access to children’s information is restricted to authorized personnel only.
Service Providers
In order to provide a seamless user experience and improve our services, we may collaborate with third-party companies and individuals. These service providers may have access to your personal information, but only to the extent necessary to fulfill their functions. They are bound by contractual agreements not to disclose or use your information for any other purposes.
We do not sell or share personal information collected as a service provider with third parties.
Security
At Servaas International Online Music Competition, we take the security of your personal information seriously and have implemented comprehensive measures to safeguard it from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
Links to Other Sites
Our Site may include links to external websites that are not operated by us. Please be aware that we have no control over the content and practices of these external sites. We cannot accept responsibility for their privacy policies or the way they collect, use, or secure information.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may periodically update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices, legal obligations, or regulatory requirements. We will post the revised Privacy Policy on this page, and the modifications will become effective immediately upon posting.
We believe in providing you with clear and up-to-date information about how your data is used and protected.
By continuing to use our services after any Privacy Policy updates, you acknowledge and agree to the revised terms. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we handle your personal information.
We value your trust, and our aim is to maintain the highest standards of data privacy and security. If you have any questions or concerns about our Privacy Policy or how we use your personal information, please do not hesitate to contact us. Your privacy matters to us, and we are here to address any inquiries you may have.
Prizes and Jury
All the prizes mentioned in the rules might be modified connected with decisions made by jury. The decision of the jury cannot be discussed or appealed. The jury has 8 members, who evaluate the entries with a point system. The points are being provided to the committee of SIOMC.
The jury can be changed by the committee of SIOMC if it’s needed.