Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how The Culture Bee ("we", "our", or "us") collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you participate in our events or use our website.

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information: such as names, email addresses, phone numbers, school names, and locations.
Demographic Information: like age, language, education level, and region.
Usage Information: interactions with our website, pages visited, and device information.
Media Submissions: photos, videos, or written materials submitted during contests.

2. How We Use Your Information

To register participants and verify eligibility.
To communicate event updates, results, and prize details.
To improve our services and monitor engagement.
To promote events using participant content with permission.
To meet legal and regulatory obligations.

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell or rent your data.
We may share data with service providers who support our platform.
We only share data with sponsors or partners with your consent.
We may disclose data to legal authorities when required by law.

4. Your Rights and Choices

You may request access to or correction of your personal data.
You may request deletion or restrict certain uses of your data.
You may withdraw consent at any time.

To exercise your rights, email us at info@theculturebee.org.

5. Data Retention

We retain your information only as long as needed for the purposes outlined or as required by law.

6. Children's Privacy

If you are under 18, you must have permission from a parent or guardian to participate. We do not knowingly collect data from minors without consent.

7. Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your data. However, no system can guarantee absolute security.

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be posted here, and continued use of the site implies your acceptance of any updates.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, reach us at info@theculturebee.org.