Privacy Policy

At Italy Photo Award, we are committed to respecting and protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect the information you share with us when you visit our website or submit creative work for consideration.

Information We Collect

We may collect personal information you voluntarily provide, such as your name, email address, portfolio link, or social media profiles—typically when you submit a project for review or contact us through our forms. We also collect non-personal data automatically through cookies and analytics tools, such as IP address, browser type, device information, and pages visited.

How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

To evaluate and feature your creative submissions on our platform
To credit and link to your portfolio or website when your work is selected
To communicate updates or respond to inquiries
To improve website functionality and understand user engagement through analytics

Public Display of Submissions

If your work is selected for feature, the information you submit (such as your name, portfolio, and description) may be published on our site in a dedicated profile. We only publish what you explicitly provide and approve for inclusion.

Sharing Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share limited data with trusted partners who support our website operations (e.g., hosting or analytics services), provided they maintain confidentiality. We may also disclose information if legally required to do so.

Cookies and Analytics

Our website uses cookies and third-party tools like Google Analytics to gather usage data and improve the user experience. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect how the site functions.

Data Security

We take reasonable technical and administrative steps to safeguard your information. However, no online platform can guarantee complete security. Please share information at your discretion.

Your Rights

You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal data at any time. If you have submitted work and wish to update or remove your profile, please reach out to us using the contact details below.

External Links

Featured profiles may include links to third-party websites, portfolios, or social media accounts. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of external sites and recommend reviewing their policies separately.

Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised date. Your continued use of the site constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us.