Effective Date: July 1, 2025

Privacy Policy

At Youth Pro-Animal Awards, we value the trust you place in us when you share your information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you visit our website at www.proanimalawards.com (the “Website”) or participate in our programs, including grant entries, contest submissions, and newsletter sign-ups. By accessing our Website, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information
When you interact with our Website, we may ask you to provide personally identifiable information (PII) such as your:
  • Contact Details: Name, age and email address
  • User Submissions: Videos, photos, and other materials you submit as part of contest entries or nominations.
  • Social Media Information: Relevant handles or identifiers if you participate via platforms like TikTok or Instagram.
Non-Personal Information
We also automatically collect non-personal information, which may include:
  • Technical Data: Browser type, operating system, and IP address.
  • Usage Data:Information of your visit. Data collected to help us understand user behavior and tailor the Website experience.
  • Cookies and Tracking Technologies: Data collected to help us understand user behavior and tailor the Website experience.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected data for several purposes, including:
  • Facilitating Your Participation: To process contest entries, manage nominations, and administer grant awards.
  • Communication: To send you updates, newsletters, reminders about grant deadlines, and promotional materials (where you have opted in).
  • Improving Our Services: To analyze user behavior, enhance the Website's performance, and develop new features.
  • Personalization: To deliver customized content that aligns with your interests based on your interaction with our Website.
  • Legal Compliance: To ensure we meet our legal obligations and protect our rights.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:
  • Enhance your browsing experience.
  • Analyze traffic and usage trends.
You can control cookie usage through your browser settings, but please note that disabling cookies may affect certain functionalities of our Website.

4. Data Sharing and Third Parties

We do not sell your personal information. However, we may share your data under the following circumstances:
  • Service Providers: With trusted third parties who assist with Website functions, email communications, or processing contest submissions. These partners are contractually obligated to maintain the confidentiality and security of your data.
  • Legal Requirements: If required by law or to protect our rights.
  • Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your data may be transferred—subject to applicable legal protections.

5. Data Retention

Your personal information is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or to comply with legal requirements. Once your data is no longer needed, it will be securely disposed of or anonymized.

6. Your Rights and Choices

We do not sell your personal information. However, we may share your data under the following circumstances:
  • Access and Correction: Request access to your data or correct inaccuracies.
  • Deletion: Ask for your personal information to be deleted when it is no longer necessary.
  • Opt-Out: Withdraw consent to receive marketing communications.
If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us at proanimalawards@gmail.com.

7. Third-Party Links

Our Website may include links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these sites, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Effective Date" and notify you of any material changes via our Website or through other communication channels. Your continued use of our Website after the changes signifies your acceptance of the updated policy.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Email: proanimalawards@gmail.com