NEXT UP SINGING COMPETITION PRIVACY POLICY

Next Up Singing Competition (“Next Up”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information responsibly.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you apply for, participate in, attend, or interact with the Next Up Singing Competition, our website, events, and associated services.

By using our website, submitting an application, purchasing tickets, or participating in the competition, you agree to the terms outlined below.

1. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

We may collect personal information including, but not limited to:

  • Full name

  • Date of birth

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Residential address

  • Parent or guardian details (for participants under 18)

  • Social media handles

  • Payment and billing information

  • Competition application information

  • Performance videos and creative submissions

  • Event attendance details

  • Website usage and analytics data

  • Photographs, videos, and recordings captured during competition activities

2. HOW WE COLLECT INFORMATION

We collect information when you:

  • Submit an application

  • Purchase tickets or competition-related services

  • Complete forms or surveys

  • Contact us via email, phone, website, or social media

  • Attend Next Up events or performances

  • Participate in workshops, auditions, or competition rounds

  • Visit and browse our website

Some information may also be collected automatically through cookies, analytics tools, and website tracking technologies.

3. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

We may use your information to:

  • Assess and manage competition applications

  • Communicate competition updates and results

  • Process payments and registrations

  • Deliver competition services and support

  • Provide feedback and judging outcomes

  • Improve our website and participant experience

  • Send marketing, promotional, and competition-related communications

  • Showcase participants and competition activities

  • Produce media, promotional, and marketing content

  • Maintain operational, legal, and safety records

4. MEDIA & CONTENT CONSENT

By participating in Next Up Singing Competition events, auditions, performances, workshops, rehearsals, or related activities, you acknowledge and agree that photography, videography, livestreaming, and audio recording may occur.

Captured content may be used for:

  • Social media

  • Marketing campaigns

  • Competition promotion

  • Television, streaming, and broadcast content

  • Website and digital advertising

  • Press, publicity, and media coverage

  • Future competition promotions

Participants grant Next Up Singing Competition permission to use this content without compensation unless otherwise agreed in writing.

If you have concerns regarding media usage, please contact us prior to participating.

5. PAYMENT INFORMATION

Payments made through Next Up Singing Competition may be processed through trusted third-party payment providers.

We do not store full credit card or banking information on our servers unless specifically required for approved payment arrangements.

6. SHARING YOUR INFORMATION

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share information with trusted third parties where necessary for:

  • Competition administration

  • Ticketing and event operations

  • Payment processing

  • Marketing and email communications

  • Website hosting and analytics

  • Judging and competition management

  • Photography, videography, and production services

  • Legal and regulatory compliance

All third-party providers are expected to handle your information securely and responsibly.

7. COOKIES & WEBSITE ANALYTICS

Our website may use cookies and analytics tools to improve functionality and understand how visitors interact with our website.

This may include:

  • Browser type

  • Device information

  • IP address

  • Website activity and usage data

  • Referral sources and traffic statistics

You may disable cookies through your browser settings if preferred.

8. DATA SECURITY

We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from misuse, loss, unauthorised access, modification, or disclosure.

However, no online platform, website, or electronic transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

9. ACCESS & CORRECTION

You may request access to, correction of, or removal of your personal information by contacting us directly.

We will respond within a reasonable timeframe where legally permitted.

10. MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS

By submitting your information to Next Up Singing Competition, you may receive:

  • Competition updates

  • Event information

  • Promotional announcements

  • Partner opportunities

  • Newsletters and community updates

You may unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time using the unsubscribe link provided or by contacting us directly.

11. THIRD-PARTY LINKS

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, ticketing platforms, or social media channels.

Next Up Singing Competition is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external platforms.

12. CHILDREN & MINORS

Participants under the age of 18 must have permission from a parent or legal guardian to participate.

Parents or guardians may be required to provide consent for:

  • Competition participation

  • Media usage

  • Photography and videography

  • Collection and storage of personal information

Parents or guardians may contact us at any time regarding concerns about a minor’s information.

13. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time.

Any changes will be published on our website and become effective immediately upon publication.

14. CONTACT US

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact:

Next Up Singing Competition
📧 contact@nextupsingingcompetition.au