Privacy & GDPR Policy
This privacy policy explains how your data is collected, used, stored, and protected when using the website www.imvawards.com and related services provided by LIPS Creative s.r.o.We are fully compliant with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (“GDPR”)
1. Who We Are
LIPS Creative s.r.o.Ortvaňova 50, 040 11 Košice, SlovakiaEmail: info@imvawards.comData Controller under GDPR.
2. What Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following personal data when you interact with our website or services:Name and contact information (e.g. email address)Submitted video materials (for festival purposes)Billing and payment details (handled securely via Stripe or PayPal)IP address and browser information (collected via cookies)We do not collect sensitive personal data unless explicitly provided by you.
3. How We Use Your Data
We use your data solely for:Processing music video submissions to the IMVA festivalManaging payments and purchases (e.g., trophies)Sending confirmation emails and festival updatesPromoting selected videos (only with permission or public sharing)Complying with legal obligationsWe do not sell or share your data with third parties for advertising purposes.
4. Payments via Stripe & PayPal
All payment transactions are securely processed through Stripe and PayPal. We do not store your credit card, banking, or payment credentials on our servers.Each provider maintains its own secure and independent privacy policy:
Stripe: https://stripe.com/privacy
PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/privacy
You can choose your preferred payment method at checkout.
5. Legal Basis for Processing
Under GDPR, we process your data based on:Contractual necessity (to deliver the services you request)Consent (for promotional use of your video or contact for updates)Legal obligation (e.g., invoicing or accounting)Legitimate interest (maintaining security, preventing abuse)
6. Your Rights (GDPR)
You have the following rights:Right to access – request a copy of the personal data we hold about youRight to rectification – request correction of inaccurate dataRight to erasure – request deletion of your personal data (in some cases)Right to object – object to processing for specific purposesRight to data portability – receive your data in a structured formatTo exercise any of these rights, contact us at info@imvawards.com.
7. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to:Fulfill the purpose of your submissionComply with applicable laws (e.g., tax or accounting)Maintain records of past festivals (archival use)You can request deletion of your personal data at any time.
8. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration.
9. International Transfers
Our website and email systems may be hosted on servers outside the EU. In such cases, we ensure adequate protection through standard contractual clauses or GDPR-compliant providers.
10. Cookies & Analytics
We use basic cookies to improve website functionality. You will be notified and asked for consent where required by law. Cookies may collect anonymized IP and browser data.
11. Contact
For any questions about this policy or your data, please contact:
LIPS Creative s.r.o.
Ortvaňova 50, 040 11 Košice, Slovakia