AM CONTEST (AMC) – PRIVACY POLICY
Last updated: December 25, 2025
Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how AM Contest (AMC) (“AMC,” “we,” “us,” “our”) collects, uses, shares, and protects personal information when you use our website, services, and related digital platforms.
By using AMC, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
Information We Collect
We may collect the following categories of information:
A) Information you provide to us
Name, username/artist name
Email address, phone number (if provided)
Social media handles and links
Profile details (bio, location, language, etc.)
Messages you send us (contact forms, emails, support requests)
Contest participation details (applications, eligibility information)
Content you submit (videos, images, text, captions, metadata)
B) Information collected automatically
IP address and device identifiers
Browser type, device type, operating system
Pages viewed, time spent, clicks, referral URLs
Approximate location (based on IP)
Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 6)
C) Information from third parties
If you interact with AMC through third-party platforms (e.g., YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok), we may receive limited information based on your privacy settings on those platforms (for example: public profile name/handle, engagement metrics, or messaging data if you contact us through them).
How We Use Information
We use information for purposes such as:
Operating and improving the AMC website and services
Managing registrations, accounts, and competition participation
Communicating with you (updates, support, announcements)
Enforcing our Terms, rules, and maintaining platform integrity
Detecting and preventing fraud, abuse, or security incidents
Understanding site performance and user behavior (analytics)
Marketing and promotional communications (where allowed by law)
Legal Bases for Processing
Depending on your location, AMC processes personal information based on one or more of the following legal grounds:
Your consent
Performance of a contract (e.g., competition participation)
Legitimate interests (e.g., security, fraud prevention, service improvement)
Compliance with legal obligations
How We Share Information
We do not sell your personal information.
We may share information with:
Service providers (hosting, analytics, email delivery, security tools)
Competition operations (verification, moderation, integrity checks)
Legal authorities, if required to comply with the law or protect rights/safety
Business transfers if AMC is involved in a merger, acquisition, or asset sale (we will take reasonable steps to ensure continued protection)
We share only what is reasonably necessary for these purposes.
Cookies & Tracking Technologies
AMC may use cookies and similar technologies to:
Keep the website functioning properly
Remember user preferences
Understand how visitors use our site (analytics)
Improve performance and user experience
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain features.
Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to:
provide services
operate competitions
comply with legal obligations
resolve disputes
enforce agreements
We may retain certain information for longer periods where required for security, fraud prevention, or legal compliance.
Security
We take reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect personal information. However, no system can be guaranteed 100% secure. You use the service at your own risk.
Your Rights & Choices
Depending on your location, you may have rights such as:
Accessing the personal information we hold about you
Correcting inaccurate information
Deleting your information (where applicable)
Objecting to or restricting certain processing
Withdrawing consent (where processing is based on consent)
Opting out of marketing communications (unsubscribe link or contact us)
To request any of these, contact us using the information in Section 12.
Children’s Privacy
AMC is not intended for children under 13 without the involvement of a parent or guardian, where required. If we learn we collected personal information from a child without appropriate consent, we will take steps to delete it.
(For competitions involving minors, additional verification/guardian consent may be required under the applicable rules.)
International Users
AMC may store and process information in countries where our service providers or we operate. By using AMC, you understand that your information may be transferred across borders if you need it.
Contact Us
Operated by: Elize Elisma
For privacy questions or requests, contact us via the contact details published on the AMC website.
Changes to This Policy
OWe may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date reflects the latest revision. Your continued use of AMC after changes means you accept the updated policy.