Privacy Policy

Effective Date: [Insert Date]

1. Introduction FLAMA.go.ke (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our platform.

2. Information We Collect We collect the following types of information:

  • Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, school affiliation, and other details provided during registration.
  • Submission Data: Essays, artwork, spoken word videos, and other competition-related content.
  • Technical Information: IP address, browser type, device information, and usage statistics.
  • Communication Data: Messages and correspondence related to competition participation.

3. How We Use Your Information Your data is used for:

  • Managing competition entries and assessments.
  • Communicating with users regarding their submissions.
  • Improving platform functionality and user experience.
  • Ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory obligations.
  • Security and fraud prevention.

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure We do not sell or rent personal data. However, we may share information with:

  • Authorized Judges and Assessors: To evaluate submissions fairly.
  • Third-Party Services: Such as YouTube (for video storage) and MinIO (for document storage).
  • Legal Authorities: If required by law or to protect users and the platform.

5. Data Security We implement appropriate security measures to protect user data. However, no online service is completely secure, and users should exercise caution when sharing information online.

6. User Rights Users have the right to:

  • Access, correct, or delete their personal data.
  • Withdraw consent for data processing where applicable.
  • Request information on how their data is processed.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies FLAMA.go.ke may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience and analyze platform usage. Users can manage cookie preferences through browser settings.

8. Data Retention We retain user data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law.

9. Third-Party Links Our platform may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Users will be notified of significant changes through the platform or email.

11. Governing Law This Privacy Policy is governed by the Data Protection Act of Kenya.

12. Contact Us For inquiries regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: [email protected]