Privacy Policy

Welcome to YS International Fashion Week ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our voting platform.

By using our platform, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our services.

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Account Management: Create and manage your user account
• Voting Services: Process votes and display results
• Payment Processing: Handle transactions securely via Razorpay
• Authentication: Verify your identity via OTP (One-Time Password)
• Communication: Send important updates, notifications, and event information
• Analytics: Improve our services and understand user behavior
• Security: Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and security incidents
• Legal Compliance: Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information:

• Encryption: All data transmitted is encrypted using SSL/TLS
• Secure Storage: Passwords are hashed using bcrypt
• Access Controls: Limited access to personal data by authorized personnel only
• Payment Security: We do not store credit card information (handled by Razorpay)
• Regular Audits: Security assessments and vulnerability testing
• Monitoring: 24/7 system monitoring for suspicious activities

Note: No method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and data (subject to legal requirements)
• Objection: Object to processing of your data for certain purposes
• Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for data processing at any time

To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected]

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

• Maintain your login session
• Remember your preferences
• Analyze platform usage and performance
• Prevent fraud and enhance security

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect platform functionality.

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to:

• Provide our services
• Comply with legal obligations
• Resolve disputes
• Enforce our agreements

Typical Retention Periods:

• Active accounts: Duration of account + 1 year after closure
• Transaction records: 7 years (legal requirement)
• Analytics data: 2 years
• Marketing communications: Until you unsubscribe

Our platform is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

For contestants under 18, parental or guardian consent is required for participation.

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:

• Posting the new Privacy Policy on this page
• Updating the "Last Updated" date
• Sending an email notification (for material changes)

Your continued use of our platform after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us: