The Literature Times – Legacy of Literature Award (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website or interact with us in relation to the Legacy of Literature Award.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information:

  • Personal Identification Information: Name, email address, phone number, postal address, professional affiliation (for nominees and nominators).
  • Submission Information: Book titles, author bios, publisher details, and supporting materials for award nominations.
  • Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, access time, and pages visited.
  • Communication Records: Emails, contact form messages, and social media interactions.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Process nominations and evaluate award submissions.
  • Communicate with authors, publishers, and nominators.
  • Manage user accounts and provide updates.
  • Improve our website’s functionality and user experience.
  • Ensure fairness, transparency, and integrity in the award process.
  • Send notifications about award results, ceremonies, or future opportunities (with your consent).

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information. However, we may share it in the following scenarios:

  • With judges and panel members solely for evaluation purposes.
  • With service providers (e.g., web hosting, email services) under strict confidentiality agreements.
  • If legally required by government authorities, courts, or applicable laws.
  • In case of a merger, acquisition, or restructuring of the award organization (with prior notice).

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Analyze website traffic and performance.
  • Understand user preferences and improve site navigation.
  • Maintain user sessions securely.

You may manage your cookie preferences via your browser settings.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of data transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

  • Access, update, or correct your personal information.
  • Withdraw consent or request deletion of your data.
  • Object to or restrict processing in certain circumstances.
  • Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority if applicable.

To exercise your rights, please contact us at: admin@theliteraturetimes.com

7. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites. Please review their respective privacy policies.

8. Children’s Privacy

The website and the Legacy of Literature Award are not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect information from children. If we learn that we have inadvertently collected data from a child, we will delete it promptly.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be posted on this page with the effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact:

The Literature Times – Legacy of Literature Award
Email: admin@theliteraturetimes.com
Website: https://awards.theliteraturetimes.com/