Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to FloraNova ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and participate in the FloraNova 2026 competitions.

2. Information We Collect

• Account Information: When you register, we collect your name, email address, and regional location to verify your eligibility for specific competitions.
• Competition Entries: We collect the images you upload as part of your competition entries, along with any associated descriptions.
• Payment Information: We use a secure third-party payment processor (Stripe) to handle transactions. We do not directly store or process your credit card numbers. Stripe's use of your personal information is governed by their privacy policy.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Facilitate account creation and authentication.
• Manage your competition entries and class purchases.
• Process your designs through our judging platform.
• Communicate with you regarding competition updates, results, and support.
• Display winning entries in our public post-competition showcase.

4. Data Storage and Security

Your data, including images and account details, is securely stored using Supabase. We implement standard security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure.

5. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal data. We only share information with essential third-party service providers (such as our database host and payment processor) strictly for the purpose of operating this platform. If your design is selected as a winner, your uploaded image and name will be shared publicly as part of the competition showcase.

6. Your Data Rights (GDPR & Global Compliance)

Depending on your location, you have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you.
• Request that we correct inaccuracies in your data.
• Request the deletion of your personal data (Right to be Forgotten).
• Withdraw your consent for data processing.

To exercise these rights, please contact us through your account dashboard or via our contact email.

7. Cookies

We use essential cookies to keep you logged in and ensure our website functions securely. By using our platform, you consent to the use of these strictly necessary cookies.

8. Contact Us

If you have questions or comments about this policy, please contact the FloraNova administrative team.