Introduction Please take a moment to read our Privacy and Cookie Policy to understand how we handle your personal information.

General Provisions

1.1. This architecture competition platform (hereinafter referred to as "Portal") is owned and managed by ArchContest, a sole proprietorship registered in accordance with the laws of Italy, with its registered address at Via della Vite, 30, Modena, Italy, VAT number 04166690364, and contact email [email protected].

1.2. This Privacy and Cookie Policy governs the collection, storage, and use of personal data collected on the Portal.

1.3. We are committed to protecting your personal data and complying with applicable laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

1.4. By accessing the Portal, you confirm that you have read and understood this Privacy and Cookie Policy.

Personal Data Collected

2.1. We collect, store, and use the following data:

Automatically Collected Data ("Device Information")

2.2. When you visit the Portal, we automatically collect:

• Web browser, IP address, device model, screen size, time zone, and geographic location;

• Information about pages viewed, referring websites, and interactions with the Portal.

2.3. Technologies used to collect Device Information:

• Cookies: Small data files stored on your device;

• Log Files: Record actions and collect technical data such as IP address and browser type;

• Web Beacons, Tags, and Pixels: Electronic files to monitor browsing behavior.

Provided Data ("Personal Data")

2.4. During registration for a competition or payment, you provide:

• Name, surname, profession, country, and email address;

• Submitted projects in PDF format;

• Payment information processed through Stripe.

Purpose of Data Collection

3.1. Your data is used to:

• Manage and process competition entries;

• Communicate competition updates and respond to inquiries;

• Ensure the security and proper functionality of the Portal;

• Publish participant data, such as names and countries, on the Portal and social media platforms;

• Process payments and issue unique identification codes;

• Perform statistical and analytical evaluations.

Legal Bases for Data Processing

4.1. We process your data based on:

• Contractual Obligations: To fulfill competition terms and process your entries;

• Legal Compliance: To meet regulatory requirements such as tax and accounting laws;

• Legitimate Interests: For marketing activities, platform security, and fraud prevention;

• Consent: For marketing communications when explicitly authorized.

Cookies

5.1. The Portal uses cookies to enhance user experience and functionality:

• Necessary Cookies: Required for basic site functionality (no consent needed);

• Analytics Cookies: To analyze site usage (consent required);

• Advertising Cookies: For personalized advertising (consent required).

5.2. Cookies used:

• __stripe_mid (Stripe functionality, expires: 1 year);

• _ga (Google Analytics, expires: 2 years);

• _fbp (Facebook Pixel, expires: 3 months).

5.3. You can manage or withdraw cookie consent through browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some Portal functionalities.

Data Security

6.1. We apply robust security measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, loss, or disclosure. However, no internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection.

Your Rights

7.1. Under GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access, correct, or delete your personal data;

• Withdraw consent for data processing where applicable;

• Object to data processing based on legitimate interests;

• File a complaint with a data protection authority.

7.2. To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected].

Data Retention

8.1. We retain personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill competition and legal requirements. Data may be deleted upon request, except where retention is legally required.

Changes to This Policy

9.1. We may periodically update this policy. Updates will be published on this page with the "Last Modified" date.

Contact

10.1. For questions about this policy or your data, contact us at [email protected].

Last Modified: January 2025