{"id":107,"date":"2026-03-06T14:32:07","date_gmt":"2026-03-06T14:32:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.stepwithstars.top\/?page_id=107"},"modified":"2026-03-06T15:00:12","modified_gmt":"2026-03-06T15:00:12","slug":"privacy-policy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.stepwithstars.top\/?page_id=107","title":{"rendered":"Privacy Policy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style>\n.sws-privacy-page{\n  position:relative;\n  overflow:hidden;\n  min-height:100vh;\n  padding:0 20px 90px;\n  color:#fff;\n  font-family:system-ui,-apple-system,Segoe UI,Roboto,Arial,sans-serif;\n  background:\n    radial-gradient(900px 520px at 50% 8%, rgba(255,47,122,.18), transparent 60%),\n    radial-gradient(780px 500px at 82% 82%, rgba(124,58,237,.16), transparent 58%),\n    linear-gradient(180deg, #07030a 0%, #0c0611 45%, #130617 100%);\n}\n\n.sws-privacy-wrap{\n  width:min(1100px, 100%);\n  margin:0 auto;\n}\n\n\/* HERO VIDEO *\/\n.sws-privacy-hero{\n  position:relative;\n  width:100%;\n  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src=\"https:\/\/www.stepwithstars.top\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-%D0%BF%D0%BE%D0%BB%D1%82%D0%B8%D1%82%D0%B8%D0%BA%D0%B0.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\">\n      <\/video>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"sws-privacy-card\">\n\n      <div class=\"sws-privacy-top\">\n        <div class=\"sws-privacy-kicker\">Step With Stars International<\/div>\n        <p class=\"sws-privacy-sub\">\n          This page explains how we collect, use, and protect personal information submitted through our website and application forms.\n        <\/p>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"sws-privacy-meta\">\n        <div class=\"sws-privacy-chip\">Official Website Policy<\/div>\n        <div class=\"sws-privacy-chip\">Last Updated: 2026<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"sws-privacy-line\"><\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"sws-privacy-grid\">\n\n        <div class=\"sws-privacy-section\">\n          <h3>1. Information We Collect<\/h3>\n          <p>When you use our website or submit an application form, we may collect the following information:<\/p>\n          <ul>\n            <li>Name<\/li>\n            <li>Email address<\/li>\n            <li>Message content<\/li>\n            <li>Links to social media or performance videos<\/li>\n            <li>Uploaded files or audition materials<\/li>\n          <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"sws-privacy-section\">\n          <h3>2. How We Use Your Information<\/h3>\n          <p>We use the information you provide to review competition applications, contact participants regarding auditions and results, provide information about the competition, and improve our website and services. We do not sell, trade, or rent personal information to third parties.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"sws-privacy-section\">\n          <h3>3. Cookies<\/h3>\n          <p>Our website may use cookies to improve user experience, analyze website traffic, understand how visitors use the site, and improve site functionality. You can disable cookies in your browser settings.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"sws-privacy-section\">\n          <h3>4. Third-Party Services<\/h3>\n          <p>Our website may use third-party services such as analytics tools, advertising services, and payment platforms. These services may collect information according to their own privacy policies.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"sws-privacy-section\">\n          <h3>5. Data Protection<\/h3>\n          <p>We take reasonable measures to protect personal information submitted through the website. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"sws-privacy-section\">\n          <h3>6. External Links<\/h3>\n          <p>Our website may contain links to external websites such as YouTube, Instagram, Google Drive, or other platforms. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external websites.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"sws-privacy-section\">\n          <h3>7. Children\u2019s Information<\/h3>\n          <p>Our services are intended for general audiences. If participants under the age of 18 apply to the competition, parental or guardian consent may be required.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"sws-privacy-section\">\n          <h3>8. Changes to This Policy<\/h3>\n          <p>We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any updates will be posted on this page.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"sws-privacy-contact\">\n        <h3>9. Contact Information<\/h3>\n        <p>If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, you may contact us at:<\/p>\n        <p><b>Email:<\/b> <a href=\"mailto:stepwithstarsinternational@gmail.com\">stepwithstarsinternational@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n        <p><b>Website:<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stepwithstars.top\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.stepwithstars.top<\/a><\/p>\n      <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Step With Stars International This page explains how we collect, use, and protect personal information submitted through our website and application forms. Official Website Policy Last Updated: 2026 1. 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