Effective Date: 2026
At Mono Orbit Awards (“we”, “us” or “our”), we are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data responsibly.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use and protect information when you visit our website, create an account, submit photographs or participate in the award.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following information:
Personal Information:
Name
Email address
Country of residence
Account information provided during registration
Submitted Content
Photographs
Image titles
Descriptions
Category selections
Other information submitted as part of an entry
Payment Information
Entry fees are processed through trusted third-party payment providers.
We do not store credit card or payment card details.
Technical Information
We may automatically collect:
IP address
Browser type
Device information
Cookies
Website usage data
This information is used for security, analytics and website performance.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:
Manage and operate Mono Orbit Awards
Process submissions and entry fees
Communicate regarding your account and entries
Publish selected, shortlisted and awarded work
Send newsletters and award updates (if you subscribe)
Improve website functionality and user experience
Maintain security and prevent misuse of the platform
3. Publication of Submitted Work
By entering the Mono Orbit Awards, participants grant permission for submitted photographs to be published in connection with the award.
This may include:
The Mono Orbit Awards website
Social media channels
Newsletters
Press releases
Editorial features related to the award
Photographers always retain full copyright of their work.
4. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell or rent personal information.
Information may be shared with:
Payment service providers
Email newsletter providers
Technical service providers supporting the platform
Legal authorities where required by law
5. Data Security
We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal information from unauthorised access, disclosure, loss or misuse.
However, no online system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
6. Your Rights
You may request to:
Access your personal data
Correct inaccurate information
Delete your account and personal data
Withdraw consent for marketing communications
To exercise these rights, please contact:
contact@monoorbitawards.com
7. Cookies
Mono Orbit Awards uses cookies and similar technologies to improve website functionality, security and analytics.
You may disable cookies through your browser settings.
Some website features may not function correctly without them.
8. Children
Mono Orbit Awards is intended for adults.
Participants must be at least 18 years old.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under the age of 18.
9. AI and Authenticity Verification
Mono Orbit Awards accepts photography only.
AI-generated images are not eligible.
Participants may be asked to provide original files and additional information to verify authorship and compliance with award rules.
Information provided for verification purposes will be used solely for award administration.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Any changes will be published on this page together with the updated effective date.
MONO ORBIT AWARDS
An independent monochrome photography award dedicated to the built environment.
Based in Ireland. Open worldwide.
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