Privacy
Policy
Last Updated: December 27, 2025
Your Privacy Matters
We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use the North America Ethiopian Influencer Awards platform.
1. Information We Collect
Account Information: Email, password, name when you create an account.
Voting Data: Categories voted for, vote timestamps, payment details (processed by third-party).
Usage Data: IP address, browser type, pages visited, time spent (anonymized analytics).
We do not collect sensitive personal information unless required for voting verification.
2. How We Use Your Data
Platform Services: Account management, vote processing, result notifications.
Communications: Email verification, voting confirmations, award updates.
Analytics: Improve platform performance, understand user behavior (aggregated).
Legal: Comply with laws, prevent fraud, enforce Terms of Service.
3. Data Sharing & Third Parties
Who We Share With:
- Payment processors (Stripe/PayPal) for vote transactions
- Email services (SendGrid) for notifications
- Analytics providers (anonymized data only)
- Legal authorities if required by law
We never sell your personal data to third parties.
4. Cookies, Security & Data Storage
Cookies: We use essential cookies for authentication and session management. No tracking cookies.
Security: Data encrypted in transit (HTTPS) and at rest. Regular security audits.
Storage: Data stored in secure US-based servers. Retention: Voting data kept 2 years post-event.
5. Your Privacy Rights
Access & Delete
Email contact@lagerhomes.com to request data access or deletion.
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6. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy. Significant changes will be emailed to registered users. Continued use constitutes acceptance.
Questions? Contact: contact@lagerhomes.com
Last modified: December 27, 2025