Privacy Policy – Beats of Bharat

Welcome to Beats of Bharat ("Company", "we", "us", or "our"). We are committed to protecting your personal information and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and disclose information when you visit our website, engage with our platform, register for events, or interact with our services.

By accessing or using our website, you agree to the terms described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

1.1 Personal Information

Information that can identify you, including but not limited to:

• Name
• Phone number
• Email address
• Age and city (if submitted during event registration)
• Social media profiles (if voluntarily provided)

1.2 Automatically Collected Data

When you use our website, we may automatically collect:

• Device information (IP address, browser type, operating system)
• Log data (pages viewed, time spent, referring URLs)
• Cookies and tracking technologies

1.3 Event Participation Data

If you register or participate in Beats of Bharat, we may collect:

• Registration details
• Photos/videos captured during events
• Performance details, audition clips, or submissions

1.4 Payment Information

If paid services or registrations are involved, payments are processed through secure third-party providers. We do not store card/payment details on our servers.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide and manage our services
• Process registrations, auditions, or participation
• Communicate updates, schedules, and announcements
• Improve website experience and performance
• Promote events on our social media or website (only with consent)
• Ensure safety, compliance, and prevention of misuse

3. Legal Basis for Processing (For GDPR Regions)

If applicable, we process your data based on:

• Your consent
• Performance of a contract
• Legitimate interests (such as improving services)
• Compliance with legal obligations

4. Sharing of Information

We may share your information only with:

• Event partners, trainers, or judges associated with Beats of Bharat
• Media partners (only for coverage, and only with appropriate consent)
• Service providers, such as hosting providers, analytics tools, and payment gateways
• Authorities, if required for safety or legal compliance

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We may use cookies, pixels, and analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics) to:

• Improve website functionality
• Personalize user experience
• Measure engagement and performance

You may disable cookies through your browser settings.

6. Retention of Data

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for:

• Providing services
• Legal compliance
• Our internal record-keeping, unless you request deletion

7. Your Rights

Depending on your region, you may have rights to:

• Access the personal data we hold
• Request corrections
• Request deletion
• Withdraw consent
• Request data portability
• Opt-out of marketing communications

To exercise your rights, contact us at: cofounder@youthmusic.in

8. Data Security

We implement technical and organizational safeguards to protect your data. However, no online transmission is fully secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection.

9. Children's Privacy

Beats of Bharat may involve participation by minors; however, we collect information only with parental/guardian consent. We do not knowingly collect data from children under applicable age limits without proper authorization.

10. Media, Photos & Videos

By attending events or participating in the Beats of Bharat program, you acknowledge that:

• Photos/videos may be captured for documentation and promotion
• Usage may be on social media, website, or partner platforms
• Any commercial usage will require explicit consent

If you wish to opt out, please email us prior to the event.

11. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. The updated date will appear at the top. Continued use of our website indicates acceptance of the revised policy.

13. Contact Us

For any queries related to this Privacy Policy, please contact: