Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Students for the Exploration and Development of Space (SEDS) OUSL ("we," "our," or "us") organizes the LUMORA 2026 Astrophotography Competition. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you have a positive experience on our website and during the contest.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information that you voluntarily provide when you register for the competition, including but not limited to:

• Personal identification (Full Name, Age, Gender).
• Contact information (Email address, Mobile/WhatsApp number).
• Educational details (School/University, Grade/Year).
• Submission details (Photographs, equipment descriptions, technical details).

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected data for the following purposes:

• To administer the LUMORA 2026 competition and verify eligibility.
• To contact you regarding your submission, contest updates, or awards.
• To display your work (with credit) on our platforms for public voting and exhibition.
• To analyze participation statistics for future events.

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• Judges: Anonymized technical details and images are shared with our panel of judges for evaluation.
• Public: Your name and submitted image will be publicly displayed for the voting phase and winners' gallery.
• Legal Requirements: If required by law or to protect our rights.

5. Your Rights

You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you or to request its correction or deletion, subject to the rules of the ongoing competition. Please contact us if you wish to exercise these rights.

6. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact SEDS OUSL through our official social media channels or via email.