Standout Superstar

1. Official Site

This Privacy Policy applies solely to information collected through standoutsuperstar.com, the only official website of Standout Superstar. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of any other website.

2. Information We Collect

Information you provide:

Name (stage name), email address, category selection, and bio when registering as a Contestant
Profile picture uploaded during registration
YouTube video URLs submitted for performance slots
Messages and GIFs sent through the messaging feature
Payment information (processed by Stripe — we do not store card numbers)
Waitlist sign-up information (name, email, interest)

Information collected automatically:

IP address, browser type, device type, and operating system
Pages viewed, time spent, and navigation patterns
Referring website or source
Cookies and similar tracking technologies

3. How We Use Your Information

To create and manage your account
To process payments and issue receipts
To schedule and air your performance
To display your public profile page to Viewers
To deliver messages between Viewers and Contestants
To send you transactional emails (confirmations, slot scheduling, instructions)
To send marketing communications (you may opt out at any time)
To improve the platform, analyze usage, and prevent fraud
To enforce our Terms of Service

4. Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with:

Stripe — for payment processing
YouTube / Google — video hosting, embedding, and API services
GIPHY — GIF search and display in messaging
Analytics providers — anonymized usage data for platform improvement
Legal authorities — when required by law, subpoena, or court order

Your public profile (name, category, profile picture, performance stats) is visible to all visitors. Your email address is never displayed publicly.

5. Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies to maintain your session, remember preferences, and analyze site usage. You may disable cookies in your browser settings, but this may affect site functionality. Third-party services (Stripe, YouTube, analytics) may also set cookies subject to their own privacy policies.

6. Data Retention

We retain your account data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. Performance videos remain on our YouTube channel indefinitely unless you request removal. Messages are retained for platform operation. Payment records are retained as required by law. You may request deletion of your account by contacting us.

7. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your data. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials.

8. Children

Standout Superstar is not intended for individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If you are under 18, you must have parental or guardian consent to use the platform. If we discover we have collected information from a child without consent, we will delete it promptly.

9. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

Access, correct, or delete your personal information
Object to or restrict processing of your data
Data portability
Withdraw consent
Opt out of marketing communications

To exercise these rights, contact us at admin@standoutsuperstar.com.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance.

11. Contact

For privacy-related questions or requests, contact: admin@standoutsuperstar.com

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