Privacy Policy
Last Updated: December 27, 2024
Thank you for visiting royalmaascompetition.com (“we”, “our”, or “us”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data responsibly. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal information in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (Regulation (EU) 2016/679) and Dutch data protection law, including the Implementation Act GDPR (Uitvoeringswet AVG).
Who We Are
This website is curated by GMAV B.V. located in The Netherlands. We are the data controller for the personal data processed through our website.
What This Policy Covers
This Privacy Policy applies to your use of this website when you register, participate in competitions, make purchases, submit entries, and interact with our website. This policy does not cover any third-party websites we link to; please review those websites’ privacy policies separately.
Personal Data We Collect
We may collect the following personal data categories when you interact with us:
- Contact Information: Name, email, phone number, and mailing address.
- Identity Verification: Date of birth, national ID details (if required).
- Content: Video, audio, or images submitted as competition entries, including metadata.
- Financial Data: Billing information, payment card details, and transaction history.
- Location Data: General location information based on IP address.
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device identifiers, and interaction data.
- All information that you voluntarily provided
This data is collected directly from you or automatically as you interact with our website.
How and Why We Use Your Personal Data
We process personal data under the following legal bases:
- Consent (GDPR Article 6(1)(a)): When you give your consent
- Contract Performance (GDPR Article 6(1)(b)): To fulfil our obligations, such as managing competition entries and processing payments.
- Legal Obligations (GDPR Article 6(1)(c)): To comply with applicable laws, including data retention.
- Legitimate Interests (GDPR Article 6(1)(f)): For purposes like improving our services, managing website security, and analyzing user behavior.
Marketing and Public Relations Communications
With your consent, we may use your personal information, such as your name, email address, and country of residence, to send you marketing communications, updates, and promotional materials about our products and services. These communications may be sent via email, social media updates, and other public relations channels. Additionally, we may feature personalized social media posts, posters, or other promotional content to highlight an achievement or to promote the costumer. You have the right to withdraw consent for any or all of these uses at any time by following the unsubscribe link provided in each email, adjusting your communication preferences, or by contacting us directly.
Who We Share Your Personal Data With
We may share your data with:
- Service Providers: Trusted partners, including hosting providers, payment processors, and email service providers.
- Business Partners: For marketing and promotional activities if you’ve opted in.
- Regulatory Authorities: As required for audits, legal claims, or regulatory inquiries.
- Successor Entities: In case of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.
All third-party providers are required to handle your data securely and use it only for the purposes agreed upon.
International Data Transfers
We only transfer personal data outside the European Economic Area (EEA) where adequate safeguards exist, including:
- Adequacy Decisions (GDPR Article 45): Transfers to countries deemed to have adequate data protection laws.
- Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) (GDPR Article 46): For transfers to countries without an adequacy decision, subject to additional safeguards.
Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as needed for the purposes outlined in this policy, including legal, regulatory, and reporting requirements.
Your Rights
Under the GDPR and Dutch law, you have rights regarding your personal data:
- Access (GDPR Article 15): Access a copy of your personal data.
- Rectification (GDPR Article 16): Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Erasure (GDPR Article 17): Request deletion of your data, where applicable.
- Restriction (GDPR Article 18): Request restriction of data processing in certain situations.
- Data Portability (GDPR Article 20): Transfer your data to another provider.
- Objection (GDPR Article 21): Object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing.
- Withdraw Consent (GDPR Article 7(3)): Withdraw consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing.
To exercise these rights, contact us at royalmaascompetition@gmail.com
How We Protect Your Data
We implement security measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. This includes encryption, secure access protocols, and regular security audits. In the event of a data breach, we will notify you and relevant authorities as required by law.
Children’s Privacy
For users under 16 years old, parental or guardian consent is required for us to collect or process any personal data, as mandated by GDPR and Dutch data protection laws.
Parental Rights: Parents and guardians have the right to access, correct, or request deletion of their child’s data at any time. Consent can also be withdrawn, upon which we will promptly delete the child’s information.
Use of Cookies
Our website uses cookies to enhance your experience, including session cookies, analytics cookies, and advertising cookies.
For more details, please refer to our Cookie Policy.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Significant changes will be communicated through a prominent notice on our website or by email.
Disclaimer
This website has been carefully prepared to provide accurate and up-to-date information. However, no guarantees are made regarding the completeness, accuracy, or timeliness of the prices and information displayed. We are not liable for the content of this information or any consequences arising from its use.
The data presented on this site is for informational purposes only and does not create any contractual obligation or guarantee. All information is subject to change without notice and should not be relied upon as legally binding.
Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this policy, please contact us at: royalmaascompetition@gmail.com