Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 2026
1. Introduction
TerraForma International ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you participate in the TerraForma International Sculpture Prize.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
- Personal Information: Name, email address, mailing address, phone number, and nationality
- Professional Information: Artist biography, portfolio, exhibition history, and artistic statements
- Submission Materials: Images, descriptions, and documentation of your sculptural works
- Payment Information: Payment details for entry fee processing (handled by secure third-party processors)
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Process and evaluate your competition entry
- Communicate with you about the competition
- Administer prizes and the mentorship program
- Promote the competition and showcase selected works
- Improve our services and future competitions
- Comply with legal obligations
4. Information Sharing
We may share your information with:
- Jury Members: For the purpose of evaluating submissions
- Service Providers: Third parties who assist with payment processing, communications, and website operations
- Media Partners: For promotional purposes, with your consent
- Legal Authorities: When required by law or to protect our rights
5. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Submission materials of finalists may be retained for archival and promotional purposes.
7. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your personal information
- Object to or restrict certain processing activities
- Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
8. International Transfers
As an international competition, your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on our website and updating the "Last updated" date.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at TerraFormalnternational@protonmail.com