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Module:<\/strong>\u00a0Utsav Contests\u2122 (Privacy)
\nDocument Type:<\/strong>\u00a0Privacy Addendum
\nTrademark:<\/strong> Utsav Contests\u2122 is a trademark of MyMahotsav Futuretech Ltd
\nEffective Date:<\/strong>\u00a024th February 2026
\nVersion:<\/strong>\u00a01.0<\/p>\n

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Part A: Plain English Summary<\/h2>\n

How Your Information Is Handled in Contests<\/h3>\n

This addendum supplements our main Privacy Policy with information specific to contest participation. It explains what personal data we collect, how we use it, and who we share it with.<\/p>\n

The Simple Truth<\/h3>\n
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    We Collect What’s Needed<\/strong>: Name, email, location, and any info you provide in your entry.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Winners’ Info May Be Public<\/strong>: If you win, your name and entry may be published in winner announcements\u00a0.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Sponsors May Get Your Data<\/strong>: If a contest has sponsors, they may receive winner information for prize fulfillment.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    You Can Opt Out of Marketing<\/strong>: Choose whether to receive future promotional emails.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Your Rights<\/strong>: Access, correct, or delete your data as described in our main Privacy Policy.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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    Part B: Legal Terms and Conditions<\/h2>\n

    1. SCOPE<\/h3>\n

    1.1<\/strong>\u00a0This Privacy Notice (Contests Addendum) supplements the MyMahotsav Privacy Policy and applies to all personal information collected in connection with Utsav Contests\u2122.<\/p>\n

    1.2<\/strong>\u00a0In the event of any conflict between this Addendum and the main Privacy Policy, this Addendum shall prevail for contest-related processing.<\/p>\n

    2. INFORMATION WE COLLECT<\/h3>\n

    2.1<\/strong>\u00a0Information You Provide<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

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      Name and username<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Email address<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Age\/date of birth<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Country of residence<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Contact information (phone, address) for prize fulfillment<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Entry content (photos, videos, recipes, essays)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Answers to contest-specific questions<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Communications with contest administrators<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      2.2<\/strong>\u00a0Information Collected Automatically<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

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        IP address<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Device information<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Browser type<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Date and time of entry<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Referral source<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        2.3<\/strong>\u00a0Information from Third Parties<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

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          Social media profile information (if entering via social media)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Payment information (for any contests with entry fees\u2014processed by third-party processors)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          3. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION<\/h3>\n

          3.1<\/strong>\u00a0Contest Administration<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

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            Processing and evaluating entries<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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            Communicating with entrants<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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            Selecting and notifying winners<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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            Awarding and delivering prizes<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            3.2<\/strong>\u00a0Promotional Uses<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

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              Displaying entries on contest galleries<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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              Featuring winners on websites and social media<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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              Creating promotional materials (with attribution)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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              Sending contest-related communications<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

              3.3<\/strong>\u00a0Marketing Communications<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

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                With your consent, we may send promotional emails about future contests or MyMahotsav services<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                You may opt out at any time<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                3.4<\/strong>\u00a0Legal Compliance<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

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                  Complying with applicable laws and regulations<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                  Responding to legal requests<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                  Enforcing our Terms and Conditions<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                  4. SHARING YOUR INFORMATION<\/h3>\n

                  4.1<\/strong>\u00a0With Sponsors<\/strong>: If a Contest has Sponsors, we may share winner information (name, contact details) for prize fulfillment purposes. Sponsors are independent data controllers and their privacy policies govern their use\u00a0.<\/p>\n

                  4.2<\/strong>\u00a0With Service Providers<\/strong>: We share information with third parties who help us administer Contests, including:<\/p>\n

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                    Contest platform providers<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                    Email service providers<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                    Prize fulfillment partners<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                    Payment processors<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                    4.3<\/strong>\u00a0With the Public<\/strong>: If you are selected as a winner, your name and entry may be publicly announced. Non-winning entries may be displayed in public galleries\u00a0.<\/p>\n

                    4.4<\/strong>\u00a0With Legal Authorities<\/strong>: We may disclose information if required by law or to protect the rights, property, or safety of MyMahotsav, our users, or others.<\/p>\n

                    5. DATA RETENTION<\/h3>\n

                    5.1<\/strong>\u00a0Entries<\/strong>: Contest entries are retained for as long as necessary to administer the Contest and for [three (3) years] thereafter for archival and promotional purposes.<\/p>\n

                    5.2<\/strong>\u00a0Winner Information<\/strong>: Winner information is retained for [seven (7) years] to comply with tax and legal requirements.<\/p>\n

                    5.3<\/strong>\u00a0Marketing Opt-Out<\/strong>: If you opt out of marketing communications, we retain your email address on a suppression list to honor your request.<\/p>\n

                    6. YOUR RIGHTS<\/h3>\n

                    6.1<\/strong>\u00a0Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights to:<\/p>\n

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                      Access your personal information<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                      Correct inaccurate information<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                      Delete your information<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                      Object to processing<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                      Data portability<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                      6.2<\/strong>\u00a0To exercise your rights, contact\u00a0privacy@utsavcontests.com.<\/p>\n

                      7. OPT-OUT AND MARKETING PREFERENCES<\/h3>\n

                      7.1<\/strong>\u00a0By entering a Contest, you consent to receive contest-related communications (entry confirmations, winner notifications).<\/p>\n

                      7.2<\/strong>\u00a0For marketing communications, you may:<\/p>\n

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                        Opt in during entry<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                        Opt out via unsubscribe links in emails<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                        Adjust preferences in your account settings<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                        7.3<\/strong>\u00a0Your decision whether to opt in will not affect your chances of winning<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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