Privacy Policy

Last updated: 13/02/2026

1. Data Controller

The Data Controller is Simonitto ltd., registered office at ul. Serdika 23, 1202, Sofia, Bulgaria, EIK 207284384 (“Controller”). Privacy email: privacy@artcontests.info. Contact email: info@artcontests.info.

2. Categories of personal data

2.1 Browsing data

When you browse the Website, technical data may be processed (e.g., IP address, logs, user agent, device/browser info) for operation and security purposes.

2.2 Cookies and similar technologies

The Website uses technical cookies and, where enabled based on your consent, analytics cookies (e.g., Google Analytics). For details, see the Cookie Policy.

2.3 Data you provide

We process the data you submit via Website forms, which may include:

• Call content (titles, descriptions, categories, awards, dates, links, etc.);
• images you upload (if any);
• contact data (e.g., name, email) and message content.

Published Calls become publicly available content and may be indexed by search engines.

2.4 Newsletter

If you subscribe to our newsletter, we process the data needed to send it (typically: email and, if provided, name). Newsletters may include basic performance metrics (e.g., opens/clicks) if enabled.

2.5 Payments (if applicable)

If you purchase paid features/services, payments are processed by external providers (e.g., Stripe/PayPal). We may receive payment status and data needed for accounting/invoicing. We do not store full card details.

3. Purposes and legal bases

• Providing the service (publishing and managing Calls, Website features) – legal basis: performance of a contract / pre-contractual steps.
• Handling requests and support – legal basis: legitimate interests and/or pre-contractual steps.
• Newsletter – legal basis: consent (withdrawable at any time via the unsubscribe link or by contacting privacy@artcontests.info).
• Analytics (Google Analytics) – legal basis: consent via cookie banner where required.
• Payments and accounting (if applicable) – legal basis: contract performance and legal obligations.
• Security and abuse prevention – legal basis: legitimate interests.
• Languages and translations: if you choose multilingual publishing, content may be processed to generate multiple language versions; if automatic translation is selected, content may be processed by third-party AI/translation providers – legal basis: performance of the requested service and/or consent depending on the selected option.

4. Processing methods

Data is processed using electronic tools and appropriate technical and organizational measures to mitigate risks (unauthorized access, loss, unlawful use).

5. Recipients and processors

Data may be shared with parties acting as processors or independent controllers, such as:

• hosting and Website maintenance providers;
• form and automation providers;
• newsletter providers;
• Google (for Google Analytics), if enabled;
• payment providers (e.g., Stripe/PayPal), if used;
• AI/translation providers, if automatic translation is selected.

You can request an updated list of processors by emailing privacy@artcontests.info.

6. International transfers

Some providers (e.g., Google) may process data outside the EEA. Where applicable, transfers are carried out under appropriate safeguards (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses).

7. Retention

• Contact requests: for as long as needed to handle the request and a reasonable period thereafter.
• Newsletter: until you unsubscribe/withdraw consent.
• Published Calls: for the publication period and a reasonable period for technical/editorial archiving.
• Accounting/tax data: as required by law (if applicable).
• Security logs: for a limited period unless needed for investigations.

8. Your rights

Under the GDPR (where applicable), you may exercise rights of access, rectification, erasure, restriction, portability, objection, and withdraw consent by contacting privacy@artcontests.info.

9. Complaints

You may lodge a complaint with your competent supervisory authority.

10. Changes

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be posted on this page with the new date.