1. Information We Collect

To verify achievements and manage applications effectively, we may collect the following data:

• Personal & Application Information: Your name, email address, contact details, date of birth, and identity proof when you voluntarily provide them for record submissions, inquiries, or registration.
• Evidence Material: Media files submitted for adjudication, including photographs, video recordings, logbooks, and witness statements necessary to verify record attempts.
• Log Data: Our servers automatically record standard technical information, including your IP address, browser type, and the date and time of your visit, to maintain website performance and security.
• Cookies: We use cookies to optimize your browsing experience. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies, though some features of the website may function differently as a result.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected data strictly for professional and administrative purposes:

• To process, evaluate, and adjudicate official world record applications.
• To publish verified record achievements, including the record holder's name and details of the attempt, in our official registry, books, and public media platforms.
• To issue official certificates, awards, and medals.
• To communicate important updates regarding your application status or organizational announcements.

3. Data Protection and Sharing

• Public Recognition: Because the nature of a world record organization is public celebration, the details of verified record achievements (such as name, state/country, and record description) will be made public.
• No Third-Party Selling: We do not sell, rent, or trade your private personal contact details to third-party marketing companies.
• Legal Compliance: We may disclose information if required to do so by law or in good faith belief that such action is necessary to comply with legal obligations or protect the rights and safety of the organization.

4. Data Security

We implement robust administrative and technical security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. Evidence files and sensitive personal documentation are handled securely throughout the adjudication process.

5. Children’s Privacy

We regularly adjudicate achievements by young record aspirants. For participants under the age of 18, all personal information, applications, and verification materials must be submitted exclusively by a parent or legal guardian. We do not knowingly collect data from minors without explicit parental consent.