1. Who We Are
CGPIXELS is a photography studio operating the CG Champ of the Year annual contest. This privacy policy explains how we handle personal data collected through our contest platform at cgpixels.com and related pages.
2. Information We Collect
| Data | Why We Collect It |
|---|---|
| Parent/Guardian name | Account registration and identification |
| Email address | Account login and communication |
| WhatsApp/Phone number | Contest communication and support |
| Child's name and age | Nomination entry |
| Child's photo | Contest display on the voting platform |
| Payment reference | Credit purchase verification |
| Vote history | Contest integrity and audit |
3. How We Use Your Information
- To create and manage your contest account
- To display nominated children on the voting platform
- To process credit purchases and verify payments
- To communicate contest updates, results and announcements
- To prevent fraud and ensure contest integrity
- To comply with legal obligations
4. Who We Share Your Data With
- Flutterwave — our payment processor receives your email address to process credit purchases. They are bound by their own privacy policy.
- Firebase (Google) — we use Firebase to store contest data securely. Google's data processing terms apply.
- Cloudinary — nominee photos are stored on Cloudinary's secure servers.
- We do not sell your personal data to any third parties.
5. Data Retention
We retain your account data for 12 months after the contest ends. Nominee photos may be retained for promotional purposes unless you request removal. Payment records are retained for 7 years for accounting purposes.
6. Your Rights
- Request access to the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your account and associated data
- Withdraw consent for promotional communications
To exercise any of these rights, contact us via our contact page.
7. Children's Privacy
The contest involves photos of children. We only collect children's information with explicit consent from their parent or guardian. We do not knowingly collect data directly from children. Parents may request removal of their child's photo at any time.
8. Security
We use industry-standard security measures including Firebase Authentication, encrypted data transmission (HTTPS), and secure payment processing through Flutterwave. However, no method of internet transmission is 100% secure.
9. Cookies
Our platform uses essential cookies for authentication (keeping you logged in). We do not use tracking or advertising cookies.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify users of significant changes via email or a notice on the platform.
11. Contact Us
For privacy-related questions or requests, contact us through our contact page or via WhatsApp.