Beauty 2026 ("we", "us", or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website (star.tuko.lk) and participate in the Beauty 2026 competition. Please read this policy carefully.
Information We Collect
We collect information you provide directly to us, including:
Personal Information (for contestants):
• Full name and date of birth
• National Identity Card (NIC) number
• District and province of residence
• Contact information (phone number, email)
• Physical attributes (height)
• Photographs and videos
• Biography and talents information
Account Information (for all users):
• Tuko user ID and profile data
• Login and authentication data
Usage Information:
• Voting history and preferences
• Pages viewed and interactions
• Device and browser information
• IP address and location data
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
• Operate and manage the Beauty 2026 competition
• Process contestant registrations and verify eligibility
• Display contestant profiles publicly on our website
• Track and record votes accurately
• Communicate competition updates and results
• Prevent fraud and ensure fair competition
• Improve our website and user experience
• Comply with legal obligations
For contestants, your profile information (name, photos, bio, district) will be publicly displayed on the Beauty 2026 website and may be shared on social media for promotional purposes.
Information Sharing
We may share your information with:
Tuko: As our authentication partner, Tuko has access to your account data used for login purposes.
Service Providers: Third-party services that help us operate the competition (hosting, analytics, etc.)
Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or government request.
Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.
We do NOT sell your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.
Data Security
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information:
• Encrypted data transmission (HTTPS)
• Secure authentication via Tuko OAuth
• Regular security audits and monitoring
• Access controls and authentication for staff
• Secure data storage with backups
However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your data.
Communications
By using Beauty 2026, you may receive:
• Push notifications via Tuko app (competition updates, results)
• Email communications (registration confirmation, important announcements)
• SMS notifications for urgent matters
You can manage your notification preferences in the Tuko app settings. However, you cannot opt out of essential communications related to your participation in the competition.
Data Retention & Deletion
We retain your information for as long as:
• Your account is active
• Necessary to provide our services
• Required by legal obligations
After the competition ends:
• Contestant profiles may remain publicly visible as part of competition history
• Vote records are retained for verification purposes
• You may request deletion of your personal data by contacting us
To request data deletion, email us at info@star.tuko.lk with subject "Data Deletion Request".
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
Access your personal information
Correct inaccurate information
Request deletion of your data
Object to certain data processing
Withdraw consent (where applicable)
Request a copy of your data
To exercise these rights, contact us at info@star.tuko.lk
Cookies & Tracking
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:
• Remember your language preference
• Keep you logged in via Tuko authentication
• Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
• Prevent fraudulent voting activity
You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling them may affect website functionality.
Children's Privacy
Beauty 2026 is not intended for individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If you believe we have collected information from a minor, please contact us immediately.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Email: info@star.tuko.lk
Website: star.tuko.lk/contact
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.