PRIVACY POLICY

Last Updated: 01 June 2026

1. Introduction

Africa You Got I (“AYGI,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is a non-profit company committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your data when you interact with our website, programs (including Enter the Jungle), affiliate network, and related services (collectively, the “Services”).

By using our Services, you agree to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Services.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of personal information:

  • Identity Data: Full name, artist name, real name, date of birth or age bracket, country, city.
  • Contact Data: Email address, phone number, parent/guardian email (for minors).
  • Professional Data: Genre/style, creative discipline, media/tech specialisation, experience level, portfolio links, CV details, social media handles.
  • Registration Data: Affiliate or agent codes, competition entries, program selections, job-seeking preferences.
  • Communication Data: Messages submitted via contact forms, emails, and any attachments or links.
  • Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and usage data collected automatically via cookies and similar technologies.

3. How We Collect Information

We may collect the following categories of personal information:

  • Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and usage data collected automatically via cookies and similar technologies.
  • Identity Data: Full name, artist name, real name, date of birth or age bracket, country, city.
  • Contact Data: Email address, phone number, parent/guardian email (for minors).
  • Professional Data: Genre/style, creative discipline, media/tech specialisation, experience level, portfolio links, CV details, social media handles.
  • Registration Data: Affiliate or agent codes, competition entries, program selections, job-seeking preferences.
  • Communication Data: Messages submitted via contact forms, emails, and any attachments or links.

4. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal data to:

  • Process and manage registrations for competitions, affiliate programs, and talent communities.
  • Communicate with you about your submissions, opportunities, and program updates.
  • Connect you with affiliates, agents, or partners where you have given consent.
  • Provide skills development, job placement, and mentorship opportunities.
  • Improve and personalise our Services.
  • Comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.
  • Send promotional materials (with your consent where required).

5. Children’s Privacy

We take child safeguarding seriously. Users under 18 must provide a parent or guardian’s email, and we require verifiable parental consent before collecting or using any personal data from minors. If we learn that we have collected data from a child without proper consent, we will delete it immediately. Parents/guardians may contact us to review, delete, or refuse further collection of their child’s data.

6. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal data. We may share information only in the following circumstances:

  • With trusted service providers who assist us in operating the website and programs (e.g., hosting, email delivery, form processing), bound by confidentiality obligations.
  • With affiliates or agents you have been matched with, only where you have given explicit consent.
  • If required by law, to comply with a legal process, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of AYGI, our users, or the public.
  • In connection with a merger, restructuring, or transfer of assets, provided the recipient agrees to respect your data in a manner consistent with this policy.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal data for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this policy, or as required by law. When no longer needed, data will be securely deleted or anonymised.

8. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of electronic storage or transmission is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

  • Access, correct, or delete your personal data.
  • Object to or restrict processing.
  • Withdraw consent at any time (without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing).
  • Data portability.
  • Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.

To exercise your rights, contact us at [Insert Contact Email]. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe.

10. Cookies
We use essential cookies for site functionality. We may also use analytics cookies to understand how our website is used. You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect site features.

11. Third-Party Links
Our Services may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., SoundCloud, social media). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. Please review their policies separately.

12. International Transfers
Your data may be stored or processed in countries outside your own. We ensure adequate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

13. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The “Last Updated” date will be revised. Continued use of the Services after changes constitutes acceptance.

14. Contact Us
For questions, concerns, or data requests: