Lagos Youth Storytelling Challenge 2025 Privacy Policy
Lagos Youth Storytelling Challenge 2025 Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 1st August 2025

PlotWeaver Limited ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of all participants in the Lagos Youth Storytelling Challenge 2025 ("the Competition"). This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information in accordance with the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR) and other applicable laws.

1. Information We Collect: We collect the following types of personal information:

  • Full name of participant
  • Date of birth and school enrollment details
  • Contact details of parent/guardian (for participants under 18)
  • Submitted story content
  • IP address and device information (from website interactions)

    • 2. How We Use Your Information: Your personal data is used for the following purposes:

  • Verifying eligibility for the Competition
  • Reviewing and evaluating submissions
  • Communicating with participants and their guardians
  • Announcing winners and issuing prizes
  • Publishing stories as part of anthologies, film festivals, and promotional activities Generating participation certificates

    • 3. Legal Basis for Processing: We process personal data based on the following legal grounds:

  • Consent of the parent/guardian for minors
  • Legitimate interest in managing and promoting the Competition
  • Compliance with legal obligations under NDPR and other applicable regulations

    • 4. Data Sharing and Disclosure: We may share participant data with:

  • Our evaluation partners, judges, and trainers
  • Lagos State Film & Video Censors Board
  • Media and promotional partners (e.g., Zikoko)
  • Technical service providers supporting the Competition platform

    • All third-party partners are contractually bound to comply with our data privacy and security standards.

    5. Data Retention: Personal data will be retained only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. Story content may be archived and republished in educational and creative formats beyond the duration of the Competition.

    6. Data Security: We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data from unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

    7. Your Rights: Participants and guardians have the right to:

  • Access their data
  • Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Withdraw consent (where applicable)
  • Request deletion of data after the competition period
  • Requests can be made by contacting: support@lagosyouthstorytelling.ng

    • 8. Children's Data: For participants under 18, data will only be processed with the consent and supervision of a parent or guardian, in accordance with applicable child protection laws.

    9. Updates to this Policy: This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. Any changes will be posted on our official website: www.lagosstorytelling.ng

    10. Contact Us: For questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: support@lagosyouthstorytelling.ng By submitting an entry, participants and their guardians acknowledge that they have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to the terms outlined herein.

    By submitting an entry, participants and their guardians acknowledge that they have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to the terms outlined herein.

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