1. Information We Collect

a. Personal Information You Provide:

When you register or interact with us, we may collect:

• Full Name

• Email Address

• Phone Number

• Age and Date of Birth

• Profile Photo

• Personal Bio or Story

• Bank Account Details (for payout processing)

• Social Media Links (optional)

b. Automatically Collected Information:

When you visit our website, we may collect:

• IP Address

• Browser type and version

• Device type

• Pages visited and time spent

• Referring website URLs

• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

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2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To register contestants and manage the contest

• To process voting and payouts

• To communicate with contestants and voters

• To verify identities and eligibility

• To prevent fraud and ensure contest integrity

• To improve our website, platform, and user experience

• To promote the contest and highlight participants

• To fulfill legal or contractual obligations

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3. Sharing of Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.

We may share your information with:

• Service providers (e.g., payment processors, hosting platforms) to operate the platform

• Regulatory bodies if required by law

• Partners or sponsors strictly related to Blaq Empress promotions or prize delivery

All third parties are required to maintain the confidentiality and security of your information.

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4. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

• Request access to the personal data we hold about you

• Request correction or deletion of your data

• Withdraw consent at any time (this may affect your participation)

• Object to certain types of data processing

To exercise your rights, please contact us at privacy@blaqempress.com.

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5. Security of Information

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal data, including encryption, access controls, and secure data storage.

However, no method of data transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

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6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Remember your preferences

• Analyze website usage

• Improve performance and content delivery

You may choose to disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features may not function properly.

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7. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to:

• Fulfill contest and payout processes

• Comply with legal obligations

• Support historical records and participant verification

We may retain anonymized or aggregated data for research and reporting purposes.

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8. Children’s Privacy

The Blaq Empress contest is not open to individuals under the age of 17. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 17. If we discover that we have received data from a minor, it will be deleted immediately.

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9. External Links

Our website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites. We encourage users to read the privacy policies of external sites before providing personal data.

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10. Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

If significant changes are made, we may notify you by email or via a notice on the website.

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11. Contact Us

For questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us:

Blaq Empress – Privacy Office
📧 Email: privacy@blaqempress.com
📍 Nigeria
🌐 www.blaqempress.com