Privacy Policy
At Juven Stars Talent Contest ("we", "us", "our"), protecting your privacy and the privacy of participants is a top priority. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you participate in our Contest or visit our website.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of personal information:
Participant Information:
- Full name
- Age and date of birth
- Gender
- School name and class/grade
- Home address
- Phone number
- Email address
- Parent or guardian name and contact information
- Performance media (photos, videos, audio recordings)
Website Usage Information:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Pages visited and time spent
- Device information
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies
2. How We Use Your Information
Your information is used for the following purposes:
- Contest Administration: Processing registrations, managing entries, communicating about Contest updates
- Judging: Sharing participant information with our judging panel for evaluation
- Winner Announcements: Publishing winner names, photos, and performances
- Promotional Activities: Using performance media for Contest promotion across all platforms
- Sponsor Reporting: Providing anonymized aggregate statistics to sponsors
- Legal Compliance: Complying with applicable laws and regulations
3. Legal Basis for Processing
- Consent: When you register, you consent to our processing of your data
- Contract: Processing is necessary for participation in the Contest
- Legitimate Interests: For Contest promotion and improvement
4. Information Sharing & Disclosure
We do NOT sell your personal information. We may share information in the following circumstances:
With Your Consent:
- Performance videos may be shared on social media and our website
- Winner information may be shared with media partners
- Photos may be used for promotional materials
Service Providers:
- Payment processors (for form fees)
- Cloud storage providers (for storing performance media)
- Email service providers (for Contest communications)
Legal Requirements:
- To comply with subpoenas, court orders, or legal processes
- To protect our rights, safety, or property
- To investigate fraud or violations of our Terms
5. Data Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information, including:
- Secure servers with encrypted data storage
- Password-protected administrative access
- Regular security audits and updates
- Limited staff access to personal information
6. Children's Privacy (COPPA Compliance)
Juven Stars Talent Contest is specifically for children aged 8-16. We take children's privacy seriously:
- We require verifiable parental or guardian consent for all participants
- Parents/guardians have the right to review their child's information
- Parents/guardians may request deletion of their child's data at any time
- We do not knowingly collect information from children without parental consent
- We do not share children's information with third parties for marketing purposes
Parental Rights: You have the right to:
- Review your child's personal information
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your child's information
- Withdraw consent for future processing
7. Your Rights (Data Subject Rights)
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:
- Right to Access: Request a copy of your personal data
- Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
- Right to Erasure (Right to be Forgotten): Request deletion of your data
- Right to Restrict Processing: Limit how we use your data
- Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a transferable format
- Right to Object: Object to certain types of processing
- Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw previously given consent
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information in Section 13.
8. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience. For detailed information about our cookie usage, please see our Cookie Policy.
9. Data Retention
We retain personal information for the following periods:
- Participant Data: 3 years after the Contest edition ends (for historical records and Hall of Fame)
- Winner Data: Indefinitely (for Hall of Fame and historical records)
- Performance Media: Indefinitely (for promotional archives)
- Website Analytics: 26 months (Google Analytics retention)
- Contact Messages: 2 years
Data may be retained longer if required by law or for legitimate business purposes.
10. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than Nigeria. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers, including standard contractual clauses where required.
11. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external websites (sponsors, partners, social media). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to read their privacy policies.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. For material changes, we will provide notice through our website or direct communication.
13. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact our Data Protection Officer:
- Phone: 09046769388, 09136723982
- WhatsApp: 08139332412
- Email: privacy@juvenstars.com.ng
- Address: Cerebria Tech Solutions, Lagos, Nigeria