Privacy Policy - Akij Tableware Art of Plating

Privacy Policy and Privacy Notice for Participants of Art of Plating Competition

Effective Date: January 27, 2025

Thank you for your interest in the Akij Tableware Art of Plating competition. This Privacy Policy and Privacy Notice outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you engage with the competition portal, website (aop.com.bd), and related services. Akij Ceramics Limited is the data controller responsible for your information in connection with your participation in the competition and program (Programme).

1. Introduction and Main Purposes

We collect, use, and process your personal data to facilitate your participation in Art of Plating. This includes:

Assessing your suitability for participation.
Managing, producing, broadcasting, distributing, publicizing, and commercializing the competition and related Programme.
Communicating with you regarding your participation.
Complying with legal and regulatory obligations.

Failure to provide necessary information may result in disqualification from participation.

2. Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect:

Name, contact details (email, phone, address), nationality, and date of birth.
Social media usernames (for advertising and marketing purposes).
Photos, videos, and written content submitted during the competition.
Details about your interests, personality, and general knowledge to assess suitability.
Bank account details (for prize payments, if applicable).
Passport/NID/Birth Certificate copies (for eligibility verification and compliance).

Sensitive Personal Data

Health information to ensure safety and suitability.
Ethnicity (for diversity monitoring).
Criminal background checks (for safeguarding and compliance).
Disability information (to accommodate participation).

Automatically Collected Data

We also gather:

Device information, IP addresses, browser types, and website activity through cookies and tracking technologies.

Third-Party Tools

We may utilize:

Google Analytics and Microsoft Clarity for website analytics and behavior tracking.
Advertising Pixels (e.g., Facebook Pixel, Google Ads) to display personalized advertisements on digital platforms.

3. How We Use Your Data

Your personal data will be used for:

Participation Management

Reviewing your application and suitability for the competition.
Communicating updates and notifications related to participation.

Production and Promotion

Broadcasting your contributions on public platforms or TV.
Using your name, image, and submissions for advertising, marketing, and publicity.

Analytics and Advertising

Monitoring website activity and engagement through cookies and pixels.
Delivering targeted advertisements and improving user engagement.

Compliance

Fulfilling legal and regulatory obligations.

4. Sharing Your Information

Your personal data may be shared with:

Judges and competition evaluators.
Broadcasters for airing the competition and promotional materials.
Third-party service providers for analytics, advertising, and production support.
Sponsors and partners for collaboration or prize-related activities.
Legal and regulatory authorities, as required by law.

5. Cookies and Advertising Campaigns

We use cookies and tracking technologies to:

Enhance your experience on our website.
Collect data for analytics and performance measurement.
Deliver personalized advertisements across media platforms.

By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies. You can manage cookie preferences via your browser settings.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal data:

For the duration of the competition and related Programme.
Indefinitely for broadcasting, re-airing, or promotional purposes.
As required by legal or regulatory obligations.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access your personal data.
Correct inaccuracies in your data.
Withdraw consent for marketing communications.
Request deletion of your data (where applicable).
Opt out of cookies and tracking for advertising.

To exercise these rights, contact us at 53 Kemal Ataturk Avenue, Banani, Dhaka 1213.

8. Data Security

We employ appropriate measures to safeguard your data from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute data security.