Privacy Policy
Your privacy matters to us. Learn how we collect, use, and protect your personal information while building our global art community.
Last Updated: September 25, 2025 | Effective Date: September 27, 2025
Welcome to InBidz
InBidz ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy and personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your information when you use our platform for global art contests, tree planting initiatives, and community engagement.
By using InBidz, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. We are an independent, people-led initiative focused on combining art with environmental action.
Information We Collect
- Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, and country when you register
- Profile Information: Institution details, role, and demographic information for community purposes
- Content: Artwork submissions, stories, and other user-generated content
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, and usage analytics
- Communication Data: Messages sent through our contact forms and support channels
How We Use Your Information
- Account Management: Creating and managing your user account and profile
- Event Participation: Processing registrations and managing event participation
- Communication: Sending important updates, verification emails, and platform notifications
- Community Building: Connecting artists and participants within our global community
- Platform Improvement: Analyzing usage patterns to enhance user experience
- Legal Compliance: Meeting legal obligations and protecting platform integrity
Information Sharing & Protection
- We DO NOT sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties
- Public Content: Submitted artworks and stories may be displayed publicly with attribution
- Service Providers: We may share data with trusted partners who help operate our platform
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose information when required by law or to protect our rights
- Data Security: We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information
- Secure Storage: All data is encrypted and stored on secure servers
Your Rights & Choices
- Access: Request a copy of your personal data we hold
- Correction: Update or correct your personal information anytime
- Deletion: Request deletion of your account and associated data
- Portability: Export your data in a commonly used format
- Communication Preferences: Opt-out of non-essential emails
- Account Control: Manage privacy settings and content visibility
Data Retention
We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy. Account data is kept for the duration of your active participation and may be retained for up to 2 years after account deletion for legal and security purposes.
International Transfers
As a global platform, your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your personal information in accordance with this privacy policy.
Contact Information
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or want to exercise your rights, please contact us:
- Email: privacy@inbidz.com
- Website: Contact form on our platform
- Response Time: We aim to respond within 5 business days
Policy Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes via email or prominent notice on our platform. Your continued use of InBidz after such modifications constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Questions About Your Privacy?
We're here to help. Contact us anytime for clarifications or to exercise your privacy rights.
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