Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 1/12/2025

Company Name: Yasha Kids Garden (herein called YKG Contests)

Registered Address: No1, Niyi Isola Estate, Olusetan, Elebu, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria

Website: YKGContests.com

YKG Contests respects your privacy and processes personal data in line with the Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023 (NDPA) and applicable regulations.

1. Who we are

YKG Contests operates an online platform for:
- Account-based participation in free and paid debates
- Prize payments to winners
- Ads Corner for businesses and brands
- Online store for YKG merchandise and, in future, partner products.
For NDPA purposes, YKG Contests is the Data Controller for personal data collected through the website and related services.

2. What data we collect

YKG Contests may collect the following categories of personal data when you use the website or services:

Identity details:
- Full name, username, date of birth, gender (if provided), profile photo.
Contact details:
- Email address, phone number, physical/delivery address.
Account and usage data:
- Login details, account settings, debate history, posts, messages, ads requests, purchase history, IP address, device information, and logs.
Payment and transaction data:
- Limited billing details, transaction references, payment status (full card/bank details are generally handled by payment providers, not stored by YKG Contests).
Marketing and communications data:
- Your preferences for emails, SMS, and notifications, plus records of communications with us.
Technical and cookie data:
- Cookies, device identifiers, browser type, approximate location, and similar tracking data, as allowed by law.

If YKG Contests ever needs to process sensitive personal data (for example, for identity or fraud checks), this will only be done under a lawful basis recognised by the NDPA and with appropriate safeguards.

3. How we collect your data

Directly from you when you:
- Create an account or update your profile
- Book or join a debate
- Buy merchandise
- Request or purchase ad services
- Contact support or participate in surveys.
Automatically when you:
- Browse or use the website or mobile interfaces (cookies, logs, analytics).
From third parties (where lawful), such as:
- Payment processors, fraud-prevention services, or advertising/analytics tools.

4. Why we process your data (purposes and lawful bases)

Under the NDPA, YKG Contests must have a lawful basis for processing your personal data, such as consent, contract necessity, legal obligation, legitimate interest, or vital interest.

YKG Contests processes your data for:

Account creation and management
- To register you, verify your age/eligibility, secure your login, and manage your profile.
- Lawful basis: performance of a contract; legitimate interest in platform security.
Providing debate and contest services
- To allow bookings (free and paid), organise debates, enforce debate rules, and determine and pay winners.
- Lawful basis: performance of a contract; legitimate interest in running a fair platform.
Operating the Ads Corner
- To register advertisers, manage ad requests, review content, display and track ad performance, and invoice advertisers.
- Lawful basis: performance of a contract; legitimate interest in monetisation and platform growth.
Merchandise and future marketplace
- To process orders, payments, delivery, returns, and support for YKG merchandise and, in future, partner products.
- Lawful basis: performance of a contract; legal obligation for financial records.
Payments, fraud prevention, and security
- To process payments via third-party providers, prevent fraud, detect misuse or multiple fake accounts, and protect users.
- Lawful basis: legitimate interest in preventing fraud and securing the platform; legal obligation.
Communications and support
- To respond to inquiries, send service-related notifications, and inform you of changes to terms or policies.
- Lawful basis: performance of a contract; legal obligation; legitimate interest in good customer service.
Marketing (where permitted)
- To send you updates, offers, newsletters, or promotions related to debates, merch, or ads, including via email or SMS.
- Lawful basis: consent (where required); legitimate interest in promoting services, subject to your opt-out rights.
Analytics and service improvement
- To monitor usage, fix bugs, improve features, personalise content, and plan new services.
- Lawful basis: legitimate interest in improving the platform.
Legal, regulatory, and dispute purposes
- To comply with Nigerian law, respond to lawful requests, enforce rights, and defend claims.
- Lawful basis: legal obligation; legitimate interest.

5. Cookies and tracking technologies

YKG Contests uses cookies and similar technologies to:
- Keep you logged in, remember preferences, secure your session, and analyse site usage.
Essential cookies are necessary for the site to function and do not require consent.
Non-essential cookies (for analytics or advertising) may require your opt‑in consent under NDPA and NDPC guidance, and you can withdraw this at any time through cookie settings or your browser.

6. How we share your data

YKG Contests may share personal data with:

Service providers / data processors, under written agreements, including:
- Payment gateways and financial institutions
- Hosting providers and cloud services
- Email/SMS and notification platforms
- Analytics, security, and technical support providers.
Business partners (for future marketplace features), but only as needed to fulfil your orders or services, under appropriate data protection terms.
Law enforcement, regulators, or courts, where required by law or necessary to protect rights, property, or safety.
Corporate transactions, where data may be transferred in case of merger, acquisition, or restructuring, subject to continued protection.

YKG Contests does not sell your personal data as a standalone product.

7. International data transfers

If YKG Contests or its providers transfer your personal data outside Nigeria (for example, if servers or processors are hosted abroad), such transfers will comply with NDPA rules on cross‑border data transfers, using adequate safeguards, approved mechanisms, or NDPC guidance where applicable.

8. Data retention

Personal data is kept only for as long as necessary for the purposes described in this Policy or as required by law (for example, tax and accounting retention periods).
After the retention period, YKG Contests will delete, anonymise, or securely archive your data in accordance with NDPA principles on storage limitation.

9. Data security

YKG Contests uses appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access, loss, alteration, or misuse.
These measures may include encryption, access controls, firewalls, staff training, and regular security reviews.

10. Your rights under NDPA

Under the Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023, you have rights including:

Right to be informed: To know how your data is collected and used.
Right of access: To request a copy of your personal data held by YKG Contests.
Right to rectification: To correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
Right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”) in appropriate circumstances.
Right to restriction of processing in specific cases.
Right to data portability where technically feasible.
Right to object to certain processing, including direct marketing.
Right to withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent.
Rights related to automated decision‑making and profiling, including the right not to be subject to solely automated decisions with significant effects, unless allowed by law.

To exercise any of these rights, contact YKG Contests using the details in Section 13, and your request will be handled without undue delay in accordance with NDPA.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) if you believe your data protection rights have been infringed.

11. Children’s data

YKG Contests primarily targets users 18 years and above for account creation and paid services.
If YKG Contests becomes aware that personal data of a child has been collected without appropriate consent or authorisation, reasonable steps will be taken to delete such data, except where retention is required by law.

12. Data breaches

In the event of a personal data breach that may pose a risk to your rights and freedoms, YKG Contests will:

Take immediate steps to contain and investigate the breach.
Notify the Nigeria Data Protection Commission within the NDPA‑specified timeframe (generally within 72 hours where feasible).
Inform affected data subjects when required, including providing advice on protective steps.

13. Contact and Data Protection Officer

For questions, requests, or complaints about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact:

Data Controller: YKG Contests
Email: YKGContests@gmail.com
Phone: -
Address: No1, Niyi Isola Estate, Olusetan, Elebu, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria

If YKG Contests appoints a Data Protection Officer (DPO) as may be required for certain controllers or processors of major importance, the contact details will be published here.

14. Changes to this Privacy Policy

YKG Contests may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in services, legal requirements, or data practices.
When updated, the “Effective Date” will be revised, and continued use of the site after changes means you accept the updated Policy.