WRITEMAESTRO PRIVACY POLICY
WriteMaestro Awards (“we”, “our”, “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it and how we safeguard it.
1. Information We Collect
When you visit or submit forms on our website, we may collect:
Personal Information: Name, email, phone number, postal address, payment details (processed only through third-party payment gateways).
Book Information: Title, category, synopsis, publication details, sample/store link.
Technical Information: IP address, browser type, cookies, and analytics data (used only for improving website performance).
We do not store or process sensitive financial data such as credit/debit card numbers or CVV codes. All payments are securely handled by trusted third-party gateways.
2. Purpose of Collection
We collect information to:
Administer and process award nominations.
Communicate with authors and representatives regarding submissions.
Manage payments, invoices, and receipts.
Showcase shortlisted/winning entries with proper attribution.
Improve our website and ensure security.
We will not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to third parties.
3. Legal Basis & Consent
By submitting a nomination or using our website, you consent to the collection, processing, and use of your information as described in this Policy.
4. Data Sharing
We may share limited information with:
Jury members and reviewers for evaluation purposes.
Payment processors for secure transactions.
Event/Media partners (only for shortlisted/winning works and with prior notification).
Regulatory authorities if required under Indian law.
5. Data Storage & Security
Data is stored on secure servers with access limited to authorised personnel.
We follow reasonable security practices including encryption, access controls, and periodic audits.
6. Data Retention
Nomination data is retained for the duration of the award cycle and for archival/reporting purposes thereafter.
Contact and communication records may be retained for legitimate business purposes (such as informing you of future editions).
7. Cookies & Analytics
We use cookies and basic analytics tools to enhance website functionality. You can control cookies through your browser settings.
8. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external websites (e.g., payment gateways, partners). We are not responsible for their privacy practices and encourage you to review their policies.
9. Updates to This Policy
We may revise this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updated versions will be posted on this page with the revised effective date.
