Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 2026

Miss Voluptuous Pageants is committed to protecting your privacy and handling personal data responsibly, transparently, and in accordance with UK data protection law.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect and use personal information when you choose to engage with us.

1. Who We Are

Miss Voluptuous Pageants is a community-focused organisation delivering empowerment, leadership development, and community benefit initiatives.

For the purposes of UK data protection law, Miss Voluptuous Pageants is the data controller.

Contact email: director@missvoluptuouspageants.com

Website: www.missvoluptuouspageants.com

2. Information We Do Not Collect

We do not collect personal information from general website visitors.

You can browse our website without providing personal data.
We do not require accounts, logins, or personal details to access public information.

3. Information We Collect (When You Choose to Provide It)

We collect personal information only when you actively choose to engage with us, including:

a) Information requests and membership enquiries

When you download information, register interest, or request to join as a member, we collect:

Name
Email address

This information is used solely for the purpose of responding to your request and relevant follow-up communication.

b) Applications to participate

When you apply to Miss Voluptuous Pageants, we collect information necessary to assess eligibility, administer the programme, and ensure safeguarding.

This may include:

Name (or alias where requested)
Contact details
Date of birth and age verification
Photographs or videos submitted by you
Eligibility and application information
Proof of identity or residence (where required)

All application data is securely collected and stored using a third-party form and data-storage provider that complies with applicable data protection standards.

4. How We Use Your Information

We use personal data only where necessary and lawful, including to:

respond to information or membership requests
administer applications and participation
verify eligibility and identity where required
communicate essential information about events, programmes, or roles
maintain safeguarding and fairness
meet legal or regulatory obligations

We do not sell personal data.

5. Lawful Bases for Processing

We process personal data under the following lawful bases:

Consent where you have chosen to provide information (e.g. mailing lists, enquiries)
Contractual necessity to administer applications and participation
Legitimate interests to operate safely, fairly, and transparently
Legal obligation where required by law

You may withdraw consent at any time.

6. Images and Likeness

Photographs and video submitted by applicants or taken during participation may be used for operational purposes, including:

official listings
event documentation
websites, programmes, and press releases
Any promotional or advertising use beyond the current pageant year will only occur with appropriate consent or agreement.
Aliases may be used on request for privacy or safeguarding reasons.

7. Cookies and Website Data

Our website uses cookies required for basic functionality.

We do not collect personal data from visitors unless they actively submit a form.

Analytics or third-party cookies (where used) are managed via our cookie banner and can be controlled by the user.

For more information, please see our Cookie Policy.

8. Who We Share Data With

Personal data may be shared only where necessary with trusted service providers, including:

Application data storage
website hosting services
payment processors (where applicable)

All providers are required to handle data securely and lawfully.

9. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to:

fulfil the purpose it was collected for
meet safeguarding, legal, or regulatory requirements

Data is securely deleted or anonymised when no longer required.

10. Your Rights

Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:

access your personal data
request correction
request deletion (where applicable)
withdraw consent
lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

Requests can be made to:
director@missvoluptuouspageants.com

11. Changes to This Policy

Any updates to this Privacy Policy will be published on this page and will not apply retrospectively.