Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

MhisTourist ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our beauty pageant voting platform.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

We may collect the following personal information:

• Name — Full name provided during registration or voting
• Email Address — Used for account verification, transaction receipts, and communication
• Phone Number — Optional, used for voter verification and support
• Profile Information — Photos, biography, and social media links provided by contestants
• Payment Information — Processed securely through Paystack; we do not store credit card details

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you access the Platform, we may automatically collect:

• IP Address — Used for fraud prevention and analytics
• Browser Information — Browser type, device type, and operating system
• Usage Data — Pages visited, time spent, and interactions on the Platform
• Cookies — Small data files stored on your device to enhance user experience

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• To provide and maintain the Platform's functionality
• To process vote purchases and deliver voting confirmations
• To verify user identities and prevent fraudulent activity
• To communicate with users about their accounts, transactions, and platform updates
• To improve and optimize the Platform based on usage patterns
• To comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms & Conditions

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We may share information in the following circumstances:

• Payment Processing: With Paystack for secure payment processing
• Service Providers: With trusted third-party services that help us operate the Platform (e.g., Cloudflare R2 for image storage)
• Legal Requirements: If required by law or to protect our legal rights
• With Consent: With your explicit consent for specific purposes

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including:

• 256-bit SSL/TLS encryption for all data transmission
• Secure storage with industry-standard encryption
• Regular security audits and updates
• Limited access to personal data on a need-to-know basis
• PCI-compliant payment processing through Paystack

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the Platform's services. After account deletion, we may retain certain information for legal compliance, fraud prevention, and record-keeping purposes for a period of up to 6 years.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal obligations)
• Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service provider
• Objection: Object to the processing of your personal data
• Withdrawal of Consent: Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at privacy@mhistourist.com.

8. Cookies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on the Platform. Cookies are small text files stored on your device. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. Essential cookies are required for the Platform to function properly.

9. Third-Party Links

The Platform may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

10. Children's Privacy

The Platform is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If we become aware that a minor has provided us with personal data, we will take steps to delete such information.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify users of material changes via email or through the Platform. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page indicates when the policy was last revised.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: