Privacy Policy

Last Updated: October 2024

At Voting Contest App, your privacy is a priority. This privacy policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your information when you interact with our platform, including submitting contest entries, voting, and communicating with our Messenger bot.

Information We Collect

• Facebook Profile Information: When you interact with our app via Facebook, we collect the following information from your Facebook profile: your Facebook ID, name, profile picture, and any other public information shared through Facebook.
• Contest Submissions: When you submit a video or other entry for a contest, we store references to your Facebook profile and submission information (such as video links) to manage the contest.
• Voting Data: When you participate in voting for a contest, we collect information about your vote, such as the contestant you voted for, and your Facebook ID to ensure voting accuracy.
• IP Address: We collect IP addresses when you enter contests or vote to help prevent fraud and ensure fair play.
• Cookies: We may use cookies to enhance your experience on our platform. These are used for session management and analytics purposes.

How We Use Your Information

• Contest Management: Your information is used to manage contest entries, voting, and results. This includes verifying contestants, managing votes, and announcing winners.
• Notifications: We use your Facebook information and messaging to notify you about contest updates, results, and new contest opportunities through Facebook Messenger.
• Security: Your data, such as IP address and Facebook ID, helps us maintain the integrity and security of our contests by preventing multiple votes and fraudulent entries.

How We Protect Your Information

We implement a range of security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, including the use of secure databases (PostgreSQL) and encrypted connections for sensitive data transmission. We do not store video content directly; all media is hosted on Facebook.

Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personally identifiable information to outside parties, except as necessary to operate the app and comply with legal requirements. Third-party services, like Facebook, may have their own privacy policies regarding the handling of data provided through their platform.

GDPR and Data Rights

If you are located in the European Union, we comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). You have the right to request access to, correction of, or deletion of your data. If you would like to exercise any of these rights, please contact us at support@votingcontestapp.com.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page.

Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding this privacy policy, you can contact us at:

Cool Web Tech, 5832 Lincoln Dr, Suite 242, Edina, MN 55436