Privacy Policy

Effective Date: June 9, 2025

At the World Choice Awards™, organized by World Entertainment™ under WEC WORLD CONNECTIONS® LLC , we are committed to protecting your privacy. This policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you interact with our website, platform, and services

1. Information We Collect

We may collect certain information to help us provide and improve our services:

1.1 Personal Information

Information you may provide to us directly, such as:

Full name
Email address
Phone number
Payment or billing details (for premium services or voting tiers)
Social media handles (if submitted voluntarily)

1.2 Technical and Usage Information

Information automatically collected when you use our website, including:

Browser and device type
IP address
Website activity and usage behavior
Cookies and tracking data

2. How We Use Your Information

The information we collect is used to support and enhance your experience, including:

Managing nominations, votes, and user accounts
Delivering updates, event details, and promotional materials
Improving our website functionality and performance
Detecting and responding to suspicious or fraudulent activity
Meeting any legal or regulatory requirements

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to personalize your experience, analyze site traffic, and remember preferences. You may adjust your browser settings to limit or disable cookies, though doing so may affect some website features.

4. Sharing of Information

Your information may be shared with trusted third-party partners who assist us in providing our services—for example, payment processors and analytics providers. These partners are bound by confidentiality agreements and only use your information as necessary to perform their functions.

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.

5. Data Protection and Security

We take data protection seriously and use appropriate technical and organizational safeguards to secure your information. While we make every effort to protect your data, no system or method of transmission over the internet is completely secure. We encourage you to take appropriate precautions when sharing information online.

6. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we become aware that such information has been submitted to us, we will take prompt steps to delete it.

7. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal data, including:

Accessing or updating your personal information
Requesting the deletion of your data
Opting out of marketing communications
Withdrawing previously given consent

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

8. Updates to This Policy

We may occasionally update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page along with a revised effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please feel free to contact us.