1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how Afriarts Concepts collects, uses, and protects your information when you use the African Prince & Princess Children Contest platform.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following:
a. Personal Information
- Parent/guardian name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Child’s name and age
b. Content Data
- Photos and videos of contestants
- Bio information and uploaded materials
c. Payment Information
- Payment details for voting (processed securely via third-party payment providers)
3. How We Use Your Information
We use collected data to:
- Manage registrations and contestant profiles
- Process votes and payments
- Display contestant information publicly
- Communicate updates and announcements
- Improve our platform and services
4. Sharing of Information
We do not sell personal data.
However, we may share information:
- With trusted third-party service providers (e.g., payment processors)
- When required by law or legal processes
5. Public Information
By participating:
- Contestant profiles (photos, videos, bio) will be publicly visible
- Content may be shared on social media for promotional purposes
6. Data Protection
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your data. However, no system is 100% secure.
7. Children’s Privacy
- Participation is strictly managed by parents/guardians
- We do not knowingly collect data directly from children without parental consent
8. Cookies & Tracking
We may use cookies to:
- Improve user experience
- Track website usage
- Support functionality
You can disable cookies in your browser settings.
9. Data Retention
We retain data only as long as necessary for:
- Contest operations
- Legal and administrative purposes
10. Your Rights
You may:
- Request access to your data
- Request correction or deletion
- Withdraw consent (this may affect participation)
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Continued use of the platform means you accept any changes.
12. Contact Us
For privacy-related inquiries, please contact us through our official channels.