What is World Beauty Championship (WBC)?

An international online championship for beauty professionals. Participants do their competition work at their own workplace, upload photos and videos in their personal account, and an international jury evaluates the works anonymously.

How much does participation cost?

€60 per nomination. You can choose several nominations in one or different sectors.

Which disciplines does the championship include?

Eyelash extensions, permanent make-up, nails, aesthetic cosmetology, hairstyles & barber, hair extensions, brows, lash lamination, make-up, hair reconstruction and epilation.

How does the judging work?

Every participant has their own number — the judges don’t know whose work they are evaluating. After judging, all score sheets are openly available to judges and participants.

Is the time to do the work limited?

No. Working time is not limited, and even your own client can be your model.

When will the results be announced?

Posts with the winners are published on the championship’s Instagram page on the day of the final.

Can I take part in the championship without any experience?

Yes, of course! You can take part in WBC even if it is your first championship. It is an opportunity to gain new experience, assess your skill level and take the first step towards new professional achievements.

Do beginners compete against professionals?

No. Categories at WBC are divided by participant level according to their work experience and the rules of the specific nomination. This allows artists to compete with participants of a matching level.

Where can I find the requirements for competition works?

All requirements for nominations, categories, photos, video materials and evaluation criteria are set out in the official rules on the WBC website. We recommend reading the rules carefully before registering.

Is it worth taking part if I am afraid of losing?

Yes! Taking part in the championship is not only a competition for a prize place but also an opportunity to gain experience, analyse your work and identify areas for professional growth. Even if the result does not meet your expectations on the first attempt, the experience you gain can become the foundation for future achievements.

Can taking part in WBC benefit my career?

Yes! Taking part in WBC gives you the opportunity to receive a professional evaluation from an international jury, expand your portfolio and showcase your achievements to clients and colleagues. The awards you receive can help you promote your personal brand, strengthen your professional reputation and present your services.

PRIVACY POLICY

World Beauty Championship (WBC)

1. General Provisions

This version is effective as of 13 October 2026.

Public Organisation “MAIK” (International Beauty Industry Association – IBIA), EDRPOU code 46275065, respects the right of every user to the protection of personal data and ensures that such data are processed in accordance with applicable law, including the General Data Protection Regulation of the European Union (GDPR), where it applies.

This Privacy Policy governs the collection, use, storage and protection of the personal data of users of the World Beauty Championship (WBC) website.

By using the website https://wbc-beauty-champ.com, its language versions and related services, you confirm that you have read this Privacy Policy.

2. Data Controller

Public Organisation “MAIK”

International Beauty Industry Association (IBIA)

EDRPOU code (Ukrainian register): 46275065

Website: https://wbc-beauty-champ.com

E-mail: info@wbc-beauty-champ.com

3. Personal Data We May Collect

When you use the WBC website or take part in the World Beauty Championship, we may receive the following personal data:

first name and surname;
e-mail address;
telephone number;
country of residence;
profession, specialisation, place of work or study;
professional information and details of achievements;
photographs, portfolio, competition works and other materials that you provide voluntarily;
information required for registration and participation in the World Beauty Championship;
information about selected nominations, participation categories and submitted competition works;
information about judging results, awards received, placings, titles and distinctions;
information about participation in the championship as a participant, judge, Team Leader or in any other role provided for by the organiser;
payment information required to make a payment, without storing full bank card details where payments are processed by an external payment service;
technical information about the use of the website: IP address, browser type, device type, cookies and access logs.

4. Purposes of Processing

Personal data are used for:

receiving and reviewing applications for participation in the World Beauty Championship;
registering participants and other persons involved in the championship;
organising and holding the international online championship;
receiving, organising and verifying competition works;
organising the judging process and the evaluation of competition works;
determining winners, prize-winners and holders of special awards;
compiling rankings and publishing the official results of the championship;
preparing and issuing certificates, diplomas, cups, medals and other awards;
communicating with participants, judges, Team Leaders and other persons involved in the championship;
providing information about the stages of the championship, results, award ceremonies and future seasons;
maintaining an archive of participants, competition results, winners and judging decisions;
publishing information about participants, winners and their professional achievements;
operating personal accounts and other website functions;
improving the website and its functionality;
ensuring the security of the website;
complying with the requirements of applicable law.

5. Publication of Information

By taking part in the World Beauty Championship, the participant agrees that the organiser may publish information related to their participation in the championship and the results achieved, to the extent permitted by law and by the relevant consents, where such consents are required.

Such information may include:

first name and surname;
country;
professional activity or specialisation;
photographs provided by the participant;
information about professional achievements;
the name of the nomination and the participation category;
status as participant, finalist, prize-winner or winner;
results of participation and the placing achieved;
awards, titles and distinctions received;
certificates, diplomas and other official documents confirming participation or awards, to the appropriate extent.

Such materials may be published:

on the official WBC website;
on all language versions of the website;
in the official WBC registers and results archives;
on the official social media accounts of WBC and IBIA;
in advertising, informational and presentation materials of the championship;
in printed and electronic materials related to the World Beauty Championship.

Competition works may be used for judging, compiling judging tables and determining the results of the championship. Competition works are published on social media, in advertising materials or in other public sources only where there is an appropriate legal basis and the necessary permissions have been obtained.

6. Disclosure of Personal Data

We do not sell personal data and do not disclose them to third parties for their own marketing purposes.

Personal data may be disclosed only to the extent necessary for the performance of the relevant functions, in particular to:

payment services for processing payments;
technical contractors that support the operation of the website, personal accounts and related services;
e-mail and communication services;
judges and authorised persons involved in organising and judging the championship, to the extent necessary for the performance of their duties;
delivery services, where necessary for dispatching awards, diplomas, cups or other materials;
public authorities and other authorised persons in cases provided for by law.

Where the processing of personal data involves their transfer outside the European Economic Area, such transfer is carried out only where there is an appropriate legal basis and in compliance with the requirements of data protection law.

7. Protection of Personal Data

The organiser takes appropriate organisational and technical measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access, loss, alteration, disclosure or unlawful use.

At the same time, the user acknowledges that no method of transmitting or storing information over the Internet can guarantee absolute data security.

8. Data Retention Period

Personal data are retained for the period necessary to achieve the purposes of their processing, to ensure participation in the World Beauty Championship, to maintain the archive of results and to comply with the requirements of applicable law.

Information about participants, prize-winners, winners and the official results of the championship may be retained for an extended period as part of the history and archive of WBC, where this is necessary to confirm results and ensure the transparency of the championship and does not conflict with legal requirements.

Personal data that are no longer required for the specified purposes of processing are deleted or anonymised, unless their further retention is required by law.

9. User Rights

The user has the right to:

obtain information about their personal data being processed;
request the rectification of inaccurate or incomplete data;
request the erasure of personal data in cases provided for by law;
withdraw consent to the processing of personal data where consent is the legal basis for such processing;
request the restriction of the processing of personal data;
object to certain types of processing in cases provided for by law;
receive their personal data in cases provided for by law;
lodge a complaint with the competent data protection authority.

The exercise of these rights may be restricted in cases provided for by law, in particular where the retention of certain information is necessary to comply with legal obligations or to confirm the official results of the championship.

To exercise their rights, the user may contact the e-mail address specified in this Policy.

10. Cookies

The WBC website may use cookies for:

ensuring the proper functioning of the website;
saving user settings;
analysing website traffic;
improving functionality and the user experience;
ensuring the security of the website.

The user may change the cookie settings in their browser and may also use the consent management tools available on the website, where provided.

Non-essential cookies are used in accordance with the requirements of applicable law.

Disabling certain categories of cookies may affect the functionality of the website.

11. Changes to this Privacy Policy

The organiser reserves the right to amend this Privacy Policy.

The updated version of the Policy is published on the official website of the World Beauty Championship.

Users are advised to review the current version of the Privacy Policy periodically.

12. Services and Recipients of Personal Data

To ensure the operation of the World Beauty Championship (WBC), personal data may be disclosed or made accessible to the relevant service providers and authorised persons to the extent necessary for the performance of their functions.

Payment services and banks. WayForPay, PayPal, Revolut, Western Union and bank transfers to IBAN account details may be used to make and confirm payments. Depending on the payment method chosen, the relevant payment institutions and banks may process the payer’s data, transaction details and other information necessary to execute or confirm the payment.
E-mail. Google is used to send and receive e-mails and to communicate with users.
Telegram. Users’ enquiries and payment receipts sent via Telegram may be processed by authorised WBC managers for the purpose of responding, handling enquiries and verifying payments.
Delivery of awards. The services of Ukrposhta and Nova Poshta may be used to dispatch awards. For this purpose, the recipient’s first name and surname, contact details and address or other data necessary for delivery may be disclosed to the carriers.
AI assistant Eva. Messages sent via the chat on the website or in the personal account are processed using Google Gemini artificial intelligence technology. The correspondence may be stored to ensure the operation of the chat, to provide responses and to forward enquiries to authorised managers where necessary.
Website hosting. Server infrastructure and the services of a hosting provider are used to host the website and provide its technical support. Information on the name of the hosting provider and the country in which the server is located will be specified in this Policy once the relevant details have been confirmed.

Service providers may process personal data in accordance with their own privacy policies and the applicable data processing terms. The organiser takes appropriate measures to limit the disclosure of data to the extent necessary for the relevant purpose.

13. Processing of Data by the AI Assistant Eva

Messages that users send to the AI assistant Eva via the WBC website or personal account are processed using Google Gemini artificial intelligence technology.

The correspondence may be stored in order to maintain the context of the conversation, to respond to requests and, where necessary, to forward the enquiry to an authorised manager for further handling. Access to such enquiries is granted only to the extent necessary for the performance of the relevant functions.

The AI assistant Eva provides informational responses and does not take decisions concerning the evaluation of participants or their competition works, or the award of placings or prizes. Competition works are evaluated by WBC judges.

The retention periods for the correspondence are determined in accordance with the section “Retention Periods for Personal Data” of this Policy.

14. Legal Bases for the Processing of Personal Data

The organiser processes personal data on the appropriate legal bases provided for by applicable law, in particular the GDPR:

Performance of a contract or taking steps at the request of the user prior to entering into a contract: registration, organisation of participation in WBC, processing of payments, communication with participants and arranging the delivery of awards.
Consent of the user: publication of photographs, competition works and other materials where the relevant processing is based on consent. Consent may be withdrawn at any time, without affecting the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.
Legitimate interest of the organiser: ensuring the security of the website, preventing fraud and abuse, protecting information systems and ensuring the proper functioning of the services, provided that the rights and interests of users are respected.
Compliance with a legal obligation: bookkeeping and tax accounting, retention of payment documents and fulfilment of other obligations established by applicable law.

The specific legal basis is determined depending on the purpose and nature of the relevant processing of personal data.

15. Transfers of Personal Data Outside the European Economic Area

In connection with the use of third-party services, personal data may be processed in or transferred to countries outside the European Economic Area, including the United States, depending on the service provider, the product used and the relevant infrastructure.

Where such a transfer is subject to the requirements of the GDPR, the organiser ensures that an appropriate transfer mechanism is applied in accordance with Articles 44–49 of the GDPR. Such a mechanism may include an adequacy decision of the European Commission or the standard data protection clauses adopted by the European Commission (Standard Contractual Clauses, SCC), depending on the specific recipient and the circumstances of the transfer.

16. Retention Periods for Personal Data

Personal data are retained for the period necessary to achieve the purpose of their processing, to comply with legal obligations or to establish, exercise or defend the legal claims of the organiser.

The following retention periods apply:

Correspondence in the chat with the AI assistant Eva and support enquiries: up to 2 years from the last interaction, unless a different period is necessary to comply with legal obligations or to resolve a dispute.
Payment records and accounting documents: for the periods established by applicable accounting, tax and other legislation.
WBC results archive: judging results, placings, titles and details of awards may be retained indefinitely in order to confirm results and preserve the history of the championship.
Account and registration data: for the period necessary to ensure participation in WBC and, after its end, for the period necessary to comply with legal obligations or to establish, exercise or defend legal claims.

Upon expiry of the relevant period, the data are deleted or anonymised unless there is an appropriate legal basis for their further retention.

17. Photographs, Competition Works and Results

Photographs, portfolios and competition works are processed for the purposes of registering participants, organising the judging, determining results and ensuring participation in WBC.

Photographs, competition works and other materials are published on the website, on social media or in advertising materials only where there is an appropriate legal basis, in particular consent, where required under applicable law.

Information on judging results, placings, titles and awards received may be retained in the WBC archive indefinitely in order to confirm participants’ achievements and preserve the history of the championship.

18. Participants Under the Age of Majority

Where the WBC rules permit the participation of minors, registration, the provision of personal data and the obtaining of the necessary permissions are carried out in compliance with the requirements of the law applicable to the participant concerned.

Where required by applicable law, the consent of a parent or legal representative of the minor is necessary. The organiser is entitled to request confirmation of such consent.

19. Contact Information

For all matters relating to the processing and protection of personal data, please contact: