Privacy Policy

Effective Date: February 2025

Showdio, Inc., a Delaware corporation

1. Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly, including name, email address, username, profile data, uploaded content, and payment-related information processed by third parties. We also collect information automatically such as IP address, device identifiers, browser type, usage data, cookies, and analytics data.

2. How We Use Information

We use personal information to operate and maintain the Platform, administer competitions, verify voting integrity, prevent fraud, process payments, communicate with users, improve services, and conduct marketing activities consistent with applicable law.

3. Promotional Use of User Content

User Content may be used for promotional and advertising purposes consistent with the Terms of Service unless a user opts out via profile settings or by emailing hello@showdio.com.

4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

For users in the European Economic Area, we process personal data based on contractual necessity, legitimate interests, legal obligations, or user consent where required.

5. Sharing of Information

We may share information with service providers including hosting providers, payment processors, analytics providers, marketing partners, and legal authorities where required. We do not sell personal information.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal information as long as necessary to provide the Platform, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements.

7. User Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to access, correct, delete, restrict, or object to processing of your personal data. Requests may be submitted to hello@showdio.com.

8. California Privacy Rights

California residents may request disclosure of categories of personal information collected and request deletion or correction of personal information in accordance with applicable law. We do not sell personal information.

9. Children's Privacy

The Platform is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

10. Security

We implement administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information, including encryption in transit and restricted access controls.

11. International Data Transfers

Information may be transferred to and processed in the United States and other jurisdictions that may have different data protection laws. Appropriate safeguards are implemented where required.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Continued use of the Platform after updates become effective constitutes acceptance of the revised Policy.