Privacy policy
1. General Provisions
This Privacy Policy governs the collection, use, processing, storage, and protection of personal data of website users, participants of championships, competitions, marathons, educational programs, and other events organized by GABI (Global Alliance of Beauty Industry Professionals) and its official partners (hereinafter referred to as the “Organizer”).
By using the website or registering for participation in the Organizer’s events, the user confirms their acceptance of the terms of this Privacy Policy.
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2. Information We Collect
The Organizer may collect and process the following personal data:
first and last name;
country, city, and residential address;
telephone number;
email address;
links to social media profiles;
photographs and video materials;
competition entries and submitted works;
professional information (category, qualification, place of work, etc.);
information required to confirm payment;
any other information voluntarily provided by the user.
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3. Purposes of Personal Data Processing
Personal data is used for the following purposes:
participant registration;
organization and administration of championships, competitions, marathons, and other events;
communication with participants;
processing applications and payments;
compiling participant lists;
publication of results;
delivery of diplomas, certificates, awards, and prizes;
improvement of website functionality and services;
compliance with applicable legal requirements.
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4. Use of Photographs, Videos, and Competition Materials
By registering for an event, the participant grants the Organizer the right to use the photographs, videos, competition entries, name, country of residence, and participation results provided by the participant for the following purposes:
publication on the official website;
publication on social media platforms;
use in promotional and informational materials;
coverage and promotion of the Organizer’s activities;
production of printed and electronic materials.
Such use shall be carried out without additional compensation unless otherwise agreed in writing between the parties.
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5. Disclosure of Personal Data to Third Parties
The Organizer does not sell or transfer personal data to third parties except in the following cases:
when necessary for organizing and conducting events;
when cooperating with postal and courier service providers;
when required by applicable law;
when the user has provided separate consent.
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6. International Data Processing
As the Organizer’s events are international in nature, personal data may be processed and stored in different countries.
The user agrees to such processing and acknowledges that the level of personal data protection may vary depending on the laws of the respective country.
The Organizer takes reasonable measures to ensure the security of personal data regardless of where it is processed.
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7. GDPR Compliance
For users located within the European Union, personal data is processed in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
Users have the right to:
access their personal data;
request correction of inaccurate data;
request deletion of their data (“right to be forgotten”);
restrict the processing of their data;
withdraw consent for data processing;
obtain a copy of their personal data;
lodge a complaint with the relevant data protection authority.
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8. Cookies
The website may use cookies for the following purposes:
ensuring the proper operation of the website;
analyzing website traffic;
improving user experience;
storing user preferences and settings.
Users may modify their cookie preferences through their browser settings.
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9. Personal Data Protection
The Organizer implements appropriate organizational and technical measures to protect personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, loss, or destruction.
Despite these security measures, no method of data transmission over the Internet can guarantee absolute security of information.
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10. Data Retention Period
Personal data shall be retained for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected and processed, or for the period required by applicable law.
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11. Changes to the Privacy Policy
The Organizer reserves the right to amend this Privacy Policy at any time.
The current version of the Privacy Policy will always be published on the official website.
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12. Contact Information
For any questions related to the processing of personal data, you may contact us at:
E-mail: gabi.championship@gmail.com
Organizer:
GABI — Global Alliance of Beauty Industry Professionals