Privacy Policy
Effective Date: January 1, 2026
1. Introduction
The NY Classical Debut Awards, managed by the NY Music Dialogues LLC, is committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of its applicants, participants, and website visitors. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or interact with our services.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following categories of information:
Personal Information
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Name and surname
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Email address
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Phone number
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Mailing address
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Payment details (processed securely through third-party providers)
Application Materials
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Audio or video recordings
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Repertoire lists
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Biographical information
Automatically Collected Data
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain technical information, such as:
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IP address
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Browser type and device information
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Pages visited and browsing activity
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Referring website
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information to:
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Process and evaluate competition applications
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Communicate with applicants, participants, and (when applicable) parents or legal guardians
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Issue results and official certificates
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Organize and manage live events and performances
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Provide customer support and respond to inquiries
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Send important updates and administrative communications
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Improve our website, services, and user experience
We only send promotional communications if you have opted in to receive them.
4. Sharing of Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade personal data.
We may share information only when necessary with trusted service providers, such as:
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Payment processors
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Website hosting providers
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Email and communication platforms
These providers are contractually required to keep your data secure and confidential and to use it solely for service delivery purposes.
Participant names, biographies, and performance information may be published only in connection with the competition (for example, programs, results announcements, or promotional materials).
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to:
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Ensure proper website functionality
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Analyze traffic and usage patterns
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Improve content and user experience
You may control or disable cookies through your browser settings.
6. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to:
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Fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy
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Comply with legal, accounting, or reporting obligations
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Maintain historical records of the competition
Application materials may be archived for administrative and historical purposes unless deletion is requested.
7. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
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Request access to your personal data
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Request correction of inaccurate information
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Request deletion of your data
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Object to or restrict certain processing
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Withdraw consent for communications
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details below.
8. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or disclosure. Data is stored on secure servers with restricted access.
9. Minors’ Information
Many participants are minors. In such cases, personal information is collected and processed with the involvement and consent of a parent or legal guardian. We take additional care to ensure that minors’ data is handled responsibly and securely.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect operational or legal changes. The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
11. Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact: