PRIVACY POLICY
Effective Date: September 1, 2025
At AWAP MEDIA LTD, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your data when you engage with our services at (www.awapmedia.com), blog, social media platforms, or any other digital or physical platforms operated by AWAP MEDIA LTD. By using our services, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.
Our mission is to unveil potentials and empower businesses, brands, and individuals through creative media solutions, including advertisement, marketing, promotion, branding, entertainment, and competitions. As a trusted media company, we value integrity, transparency, and excellence in all our operations, including how we handle your personal information.
1. WHO WE ARE
AWAP MEDIA LTD is a dynamic media company based in Ebonyi State, Nigeria, and a proud subsidiary of AWAP GROUPS. We specialize in advertisement, marketing, promotion, branding, entertainment, and organizing competitions and voting systems to celebrate creativity and talent. Our core values, creativity, innovation, excellence, integrity, and empowerment, guide how we operate and interact with your data. For inquiries about this Privacy Policy, please contact us.
2. INFORMATION WE COLLECT
We collect information to provide you with tailored media services, improve our offerings, and ensure a seamless user experience. The types of information we may collect include:
A. Personal Information
Contact Details: Name, email address, phone number, or mailing address provided when you interact with our website, register for competitions, subscribe to newsletters, or engage with our services.
Account Information: Username, password, and profile details if you create an account on our website or platforms (e.g., for voting or competitions).
Payment Information: Billing details, such as credit/debit card information or other payment methods, when you purchase services (e.g., advertising or promotional packages).
User-Generated Content: Information you provide when participating in competitions, submitting content for promotions, or engaging with our blog or social media platforms.
B. Non-Personal Information
Browsing Data: IP address, browser type, device information, operating system, and browsing behavior (e.g., pages visited, time spent on our website) collected via cookies or similar technologies.
Analytics Data: Aggregated data about how users interact with our website, blog, or social media platforms to help us improve our services.
C. Third-Party Information
Information shared with us by third parties, such as social media platforms, when you connect your accounts or engage with our content through their services.
Data from partners or clients when we provide advertising, marketing, or branding services on your behalf.
3. HOW WE COLLECT INFORMATION.
We collect information through the following methods:
Directly from You: When you fill out forms, register for services, participate in competitions, subscribe to newsletters, or contact us.
Automatically: Through cookies, web beacons, and analytics tools when you visit our website or interact with our digital platforms.
From Third Parties: Through social media platforms, payment processors, or partners when you engage with our services or advertisements.
4. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION.
We use your information to deliver high-quality media services and fulfill our mission of unveiling potentials. Specifically, we may use your data to:
Provide and personalize our services, including advertising, marketing, branding, and entertainment solutions.
Process payments and manage subscriptions or purchases.
Organize and administer competitions, voting systems, and promotional campaigns.
Communicate with you about our services, updates, or promotional offers.
Improve our website, blog, and social media platforms through analytics and user feedback.
Respond to inquiries, provide customer support, and resolve disputes.
Comply with legal obligations or protect our rights, property, or safety, as well as that of our users and partners.
5. LEGAL BASIS FOR PROCESSING.
We process your personal information based on the following legal grounds:
Consent: When you voluntarily provide your information or agree to our terms (e.g., subscribing to newsletters or participating in competitions).
Contract: To fulfill agreements, such as delivering advertising or branding services.
Legitimate Interests: To improve our services, analyze user behavior, or promote our business in a way that respects your privacy.
Legal Obligations: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, or legal processes.
6. HOW WE SHARE YOUR INFORMATION.
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your data in the following circumstances:
Service Providers: With trusted third-party vendors (e.g., payment processors, analytics providers, or marketing platforms) who assist us in delivering our services. These providers are bound by confidentiality agreements and only process data on our behalf.
Business Partners: When collaborating on advertising, promotional, or branding campaigns, we may share relevant data with partners, with your consent or as part of a contractual agreement.
Legal Requirements: If required by law, regulation, or legal process (e.g., court orders or subpoenas), or to protect the safety, rights, or property of AWAP MEDIA LTD, our users, or the public.
Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the new entity, with appropriate safeguards to protect your privacy.
7. DATA SECURITY.
We take the security of your information seriously and implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect it from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. These measures include:
Encryption of sensitive data (e.g., payment information).
Secure storage systems and access controls.
Regular security audits and updates to our systems.
However, no method of data transmission or storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. YOUR RIGHTS AND CHOICES.
You have the following rights regarding your personal information:
Access: Request access to the personal data we hold about you.
Correction: Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete data.
Deletion: Request the deletion of your data, subject to legal or contractual obligations.
Objection: Object to certain uses of your data, such as direct marketing.
Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
Withdraw Consent: Withdraw your consent at any time, where applicable, without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at [Admin@awapmedia.com]. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe, in accordance with applicable laws.
9. COOKIES AND TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES
Our website and digital platforms use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, analyze usage, and deliver personalized content. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings or by contacting us. For more details, please refer to our Cookie Policy.
10. THIRD-PARTY LINKS
Our website, blog, or social media platforms may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before sharing personal information.
11. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS
As a Nigeria-based company, your data is primarily processed within Nigeria. However, if we transfer your data to third-party service providers or partners located outside Nigeria, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
12. RETENTION OF DATA
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, comply with legal obligations, or resolve disputes. For example:
Account data is retained while your account is active or as needed to provide services.
Transaction data is kept for financial and legal compliance purposes.
Analytics data is anonymized and retained for statistical purposes.
When your data is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it.
13. CHILDREN’S PRIVACY
Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that a child has provided us with personal data, we will take steps to delete it immediately.
14. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or services. The updated policy will be posted on our website with the effective date. We encourage you to review this page periodically. If we make significant changes, we will notify you via email or through our platforms.
15. CONTACT US
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
AWAP MEDIA LTD
Email: Admin@awapmedia.com
Address: 150 Afikpo Road Abakaliki Ebonyi State, Nigeria.
Phone: +2348064459085, +2349073933069
16. COMPLAINTS
If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you may file a complaint with us directly or contact a relevant data protection authority, such as the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) in Nigeria.
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