PRIVACY POLICY

ABOU Competition Platform

Last Updated: April 10

1. Introduction

ABOU (“we”, “our”, “us”) is committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our website and participate in our competitions.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal data:

 Personal Information

• Full name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Billing/payment details

 Account Information

• Username and password
• Competition entries and votes

 Technical Data

• IP address
• Browser type
• Device information
• Cookies and tracking data

3. How We Use Your Data

We use your information to:

• Process competition entries and payments
• Manage your account
• Contact winners
• Provide customer support
• Improve website performance
• Prevent fraud and abuse
• Send updates (if you opt-in)

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your data based on:

• Contractual necessity (to run competitions)
• Legal obligations
• Legitimate interests (fraud prevention, improvement)
• Consent (marketing communications)

5. Payments

• Payments are processed securely via third-party providers (e.g., Stripe, PayPal)
• We do not store full card details

6. Data Sharing

We may share your data with:

• Payment processors
• Hosting providers
• Email marketing tools
• Legal/regulatory authorities (if required)

We do not sell your personal data.

7. International Transfers

Your data may be processed outside your country. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place.

8. Data Security

We use appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including:

• SSL encryption
• Secure servers
• Access controls

9. Data Retention

We retain your data only as long as necessary:

• Competition data: up to 12–24 months
• Legal/financial data: as required by law

10. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your data
• Correct inaccurate data
• Request deletion
• Restrict processing
• Withdraw consent
• Lodge a complaint with a data authority

11. Marketing Communications

• You will only receive marketing emails if you opt-in
• You can unsubscribe at any time via email link

12. Publicity

Winners may have their:

• Name
• Image

used for promotional purposes (with consent where required).

13. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not intended for individuals under 18.

14. Updates to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page.