1. INTRODUCTION
Mrs. Earth International USA (“we,” “our,” or “us”) operates the website https://mrsearthinternationalusa.org. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, submit an application, register for events, upload photos, or interact with our services.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:
• Submit a pageant registration or application
• Make a payment through the website
• Register for an event
• Upload photos to the website
• Contact us through forms or email
This information may include:
• Name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Mailing address
• Date of birth
• Application details and pageant-related information
• Photos uploaded for contestant galleries
• Payment information
Payment information is processed securely through third-party payment providers and is not stored directly on our servers.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
• Process contestant registrations and applications
• Review and evaluate pageant applications
• Process payments and registrations
• Communicate with applicants and participants
• Manage events and event registrations
• Display approved photos in contestant galleries
• Improve our website and services
• Respond to inquiries and provide support
3. Payment Processing
Payments made through the website are processed through third-party payment processors such as Stripe or other secure payment gateways.
These payment providers may collect and process your payment details in accordance with their own privacy policies. We do not store full credit card numbers on our servers.
4. Photo Uploads and Media
Contestants or authorized users may upload photos to be displayed in public galleries on the website. By submitting photos, you grant Mrs. Earth International USA permission to display these images on the website and related promotional materials.
Users are responsible for ensuring they have the rights or consent to upload any photos submitted.
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to:
• Improve website functionality
• Remember user preferences
• Analyze website traffic
• Enhance user experience
You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies if you prefer.
6. Third-Party Services
Our website may use third-party services such as:
• Payment processors (e.g., Stripe)
• Email services
• Website analytics tools
• WordPress plugins and hosting providers
These third parties may collect limited information as necessary to provide their services.
7. Data Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. However, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is completely secure.
8. Children’s Information
Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without appropriate parental consent.
9. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
• Request access to your personal information
• Request corrections to inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your personal information
• Withdraw consent for certain data processing
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any updates will be posted on this page with the updated effective date.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us:
Mrs. Earth International USA
Website: https://mrsearthinternationalusa.org
Email: mrsearthinternationalusa@gmail.com