Vanguard Platform Privacy Policy

Operator: Kirill Kasatskiy (Toronto, Canada)
Contact Email: kirill@vanguardnetwork.org
Jurisdiction: Ontario, Canada

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how we handle your personal information when you use the Vanguard platform. Vanguard is a technology platform operated by Kirill Kasatskiy ("the Operator"), and may process personal data on behalf of third-party event organizers ("Organizers") who are responsible for their respective competitions.

2. Data Collected

When you register or participate in an event, we may collect the following:

Email address
Nickname or display name
Avatar image (optional)
City and country (if provided)
Submitted content (music, lyrics, video, text)
IP address and browser metadata
OAuth tokens from social or messaging apps (if used for login)

Additional data may be requested by the specific Organizer.

3. Purpose of Processing

Personal data is used to:

Create and manage user accounts
Facilitate participation in events
Display profiles and content on the platform
Send system notifications and competition updates
Protect against fraud and abuse
Comply with legal obligations

Data is only processed to support the technical operation of the platform and to fulfill the instructions of the event Organizer.

4. Data Controllers and Roles

Organizer: The event Organizer is the data controller and determines the purpose of data collection. They are responsible for ensuring lawful use of participant data.
Operator (Kirill Kasatskiy): Acts as a data processor, providing the technical infrastructure to store, manage, and transmit data securely on behalf of the Organizer.

5. Data Sharing

We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties except:

With the Organizer of the event you participate in
With technical service providers (hosting, email, analytics), under confidentiality agreements
When required by law

6. Data Storage and Security

Data is stored on secure cloud servers in compliance with industry standards.
Access is restricted to authorized personnel only.
We apply appropriate technical and organizational safeguards, including encryption and access controls.

7. Retention

Your data will be retained:

As long as your account remains active
As long as required by the Organizer
Until you request deletion, unless otherwise restricted by applicable law

8. Your Rights

You may:

Request access to your data
Request correction or deletion of your profile
Withdraw consent for data use at any time

To make a request, contact us at kirill@vanguardnetwork.org.

9. Children

Our platform is not intended for children under the age of 13. Participants under 16 must have parental consent, where applicable by law.

10. Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

Maintain session data (e.g., keep you logged in)
Improve platform performance and load times
Analyze usage patterns for platform improvement

By using the platform, you consent to our use of cookies. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

11. Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be communicated through the platform or by email.

12. Contact

If you have questions or concerns about this policy or your data:
Email: kirill@vanguardnetwork.org

Operator:
Kirill Kasatskiy
Toronto, Canada
kirill@vanguardnetwork.org