Privacy Policy - Australian Drag King Community Awards

Last updated: 3/10/2027

The Australian Drag King Community Awards (“we”, “our”, “us”), presented by LOTL Lounge, is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and safeguard personal information submitted through nominations, voting, ticketing, and participation in the Awards.

By using our website, submitting a nomination, voting, or attending the Awards Night, you agree to the terms outlined below.

1. Information We Collect

Information you provide directly

We may collect personal information when you:

  • submit a nomination

  • vote in any award category

  • purchase tickets

  • contact us

  • provide media assets as a finalist

  • subscribe to updates

This may include:

  • name

  • email address

  • performer/stage name

  • photographs or media assets

  • nomination details

  • voting verification details

  • accessibility requirements

  • any information you choose to share with us

Information collected automatically

When you visit our website, we may collect:

  • IP address

  • browser type

  • device information

  • pages visited

  • general location data

  • referral sources

This is gathered through standard analytics tools.

Third‑party platforms

If you vote or purchase tickets through external platforms, those services may collect additional information under their own privacy policies.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use personal information to:

  • administer nominations and voting

  • verify eligibility and prevent fraudulent activity

  • communicate with nominees, finalists, and attendees

  • publish approved finalist information

  • manage ticketing and event logistics

  • improve our website and Awards experience

  • promote the Awards across LOTL Lounge channels

We do not sell or trade personal information.

3. How We Store and Protect Your Data

We take reasonable steps to protect your information through:

  • secure cloud storage

  • password‑protected systems

  • limited access to personal data

  • encrypted payment processing via third‑party providers

No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, but we follow industry best practices.

4. Sharing Your Information

We may share information only when necessary:

  • with service providers who assist in delivering the Awards (e.g., voting platforms, ticketing providers, email systems)

  • with judges for the purpose of reviewing nominations

  • when required by law

  • when you give explicit consent

We do not share information for third‑party marketing.

5. Finalist Information

Finalists may be asked to provide:

  • photographs

  • biographies

  • media assets

  • performance details

Approved materials may be used for promotion across LOTL Lounge websites, podcasts, newsletters, and social media.

6. Cookies & Analytics

Our website may use cookies and analytics tools to:

  • understand how visitors use the site

  • improve performance

  • support nomination and voting functionality

You can disable cookies in your browser settings.

7. Your Rights

You may request:

  • access to personal information we hold

  • corrections to inaccurate information

  • deletion of your personal data (where legally permitted)

  • to unsubscribe from communications at any time

Contact us at silke@lotl.com for requests.

8. External Links

Our website may contain links to external voting platforms, ticketing services, or partner organisations. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date reflects the most recent version.

10. Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact:

Australian Drag King Community Awards Email: silke@lotl.com.au