This Privacy Policy explains how the Nigerian Fitness Awards (NFA) and Nigerian Fitness Expo (NFE) (“we”, “our”, “us”) collect, use, store, protect, and disclose your information when you access the NFA and NFE websites, services, applications, or engage with us offline in relation to our events.

By using our websites or services, you consent to the data practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

2. Personal Information You Provide

   We collect personal information when you: - Create an account - Nominate individuals or organisations - Submit or vote in award categories - Purchase expo passes or award-night tickets - Register as an exhibitor, partner, or vendor - Subscribe to newsletters or updates - Fill out contact forms - Participate in competitions, surveys, or campaigns This may include: - Full name - Email address - Phone number - Date of birth - Gender (optional) - Payment information (via secure third-party processors) - Organisation details - Social media handles - Photographs, videos, bio info (especially for nominees and exhibitors) - Any other content you voluntarily provide

3. Automatically Collected Data

   When you browse our websites, we automatically collect: - IP address - Device type - Browser type - Pages visited - Visit timestamps - Approximate location - Referring websites - Cookie and tracking information

4. Event Data

   At the Nigerian Fitness Expo and Awards, we may collect: - Event attendance data - Photographs and videos of participants - Booth or exhibitor interactions - Social media tags and mentions

5. Information from Third Parties

   We may receive information from: - Payment providers - Ticketing partners - Marketing partners - Social platforms (when you connect or share)

6. How We Use Your Information

   We use your information to: - Process nominations, registrations, and ticket purchases - Verify eligibility for awards - Provide event updates and logistical information - Publish nominee or exhibitor information (with consent where required) - Improve the NFA/NFE digital experience - Personalise content and recommendations - Manage voting processes - Prevent fraud and maintain platform security - Comply with legal obligations

   We may also use your data for: - Marketing communications (opt-out available) - Social media campaigns - Audience analytics

7. Legal Basis for Processing (Applicable When Required)

   We process your data under: - Consent - Contractual necessity - Legitimate interest (e.g., event security, platform improvement) - Compliance with legal obligations

8. How We Share Information

   We may share your information with:

   • Service Providers

     - Payment processors - Email service providers - Cloud hosting platforms - Voting and nomination systems - Security and analytics tools

   • Event Partners

     - Sponsors - Exhibitors (as part of attendee interactions) - Media and PR teams

   • Public Disclosure

     Images, videos, and profiles of nominees, winners, and exhibitors may be published on the website or social channels.

   • Legal Requirements

     We may disclose data to comply with: - Government requests - Court orders - Investigations.

9. Data Retention

   We retain your data for as long as necessary for: - Event administration - Legal compliance - Operational needs - Historical archiving (e.g., award records)

   You may request deletion at any time unless law requires retention.

10. Data Security

    We apply reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your data. However, no online system is fully secure; use at your own risk.

11. Your Rights

    Depending on your jurisdiction, you may request: - Access to your data - Correction of inaccurate data - Deletion of your data - Withdrawal of consent - Restriction of processing - Data portability

    Requests can be sent to: [Insert Contact Email]

12. Children's Privacy

    Our services are not intended for individuals under 16 without parental consent.

13. International Transfers

    Your data may be transferred or stored outside your country. We ensure appropriate safeguards where required.

14. Links to Third-Party Sites

    We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external sites.

15. Changes to This Policy

    We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updates will be published on this page with a “last updated” date.

16. Contact

    For privacy or data-related inquiries:

    info@nfaward.com