Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 2026


INTRODUCTION

This Privacy Policy describes how we collect and process personal data through the website and Online Application Form of the Christian Lindberg International Solo Competition.

Christian Lindberg Solo Competition is committed to protecting your personal data and complying with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).


DATA CONTROLLER / CONTACT INFORMATION

Website: https://arabenne.com/christianlindbergsolocompetition/


Organisation: Christian Lindberg Solo Competition


Contact email: info@christianlindbergcompetition.org


PURPOSE AND BASIS FOR DATA COLLECTION

Through our website and Online Application Form, we collect personal information necessary for the administration and organisation of the Christian Lindberg International Solo Competition.

Participation in the competition is voluntary. However, certain personal information is required in order to process applications and organise the competition.


CONSENT

Personal data will not be collected until applicants have been informed and have given their consent.

Applicants may withdraw their consent at any time by contacting us. However, please note that we will not be able to process your application if consent is withdrawn. Your application will then be considered cancelled and personal data deleted, unless legal obligations require otherwise.


WHAT PERSONAL DATA DO WE NEED?

When applying through the Online Application Form, we may collect:

  • Full name
  • Date of birth
  • Nationality
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Instrument
  • Current institution or professional affiliation
  • Short biography
  • Portrait photograph
  • Video recording links (YouTube or Vimeo)
  • Payment information related to the application fee
  • Technical information such as IP address

HOW DO WE PROCESS YOUR PERSONAL DATA?

Your personal information is used exclusively for purposes related to the administration and organisation of the Christian Lindberg International Solo Competition, including:

  • Processing applications
  • Communication with applicants
  • Evaluation by the International Jury
  • Competition administration
  • Publication of competition results
  • Promotional and archival purposes related to the competition

THIRD PARTY PROCESSORS

WordPress and Forminator

Our website and Online Application Form are hosted and maintained using WordPress and Forminator.


Stripe

Stripe processes application fee payments through secure encrypted connections. Credit card information is processed directly by Stripe and is never accessible to the competition organisers.


YouTube and Vimeo

Applicants may submit video links hosted on YouTube or Vimeo. These services are subject to their own privacy policies.

Email and Office Services


Personal information may be processed through secure email services and office applications used by the competition administration.


SECURITY

The security of your information is very important to us. Reasonable technical and organisational measures are taken to protect personal information against unauthorised access, loss or misuse.

Whenever possible, secure and encrypted connections are used.


DISCLOSURE OF DATA

Video Round

Information submitted as part of the application process, including biographies, photographs and video recordings, may be shared with members of the International Jury of the Christian Lindberg International Solo Competition for evaluation purposes.

The International Jury is responsible for evaluating the submitted materials and selecting the candidates who will be invited to participate in the live rounds of the competition.

Personal information will only be shared to the extent necessary for the administration and evaluation of the competition.


Live Rounds

Candidates selected for the live rounds may have their name, nationality, biography and portrait photograph published on the competition website, in printed programmes, social media, press releases and promotional materials related to the competition.

Competition performances, recordings, photographs and videos from the live rounds may also be used for archival, educational and promotional purposes related to the Christian Lindberg International Solo Competition.


Storage of Data

Personal data will be stored only for as long as necessary for the administration and documentation of the competition.

Applicants who are not selected may request deletion of their personal data. Certain information may need to be retained for accounting or legal purposes.


WHAT ARE YOUR RIGHTS?

In accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), applicants have the right:

  • To access their personal data.
  • To request correction of inaccurate information.
  • To request deletion of personal data.
  • To restrict processing of personal data.
  • To object to processing.
  • To request transfer of personal data where applicable.


COOKIES

This website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality and user experience.

Embedded videos and third-party services may also use cookies in accordance with their own privacy policies.


UPDATING OUR PRIVACY POLICY

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time.

The latest version will always be available on the official website of the Christian Lindberg International Solo Competition.