We may collect the following types of information:

• Personal Information: When you apply to participate, register for an event, or make a donation, we collect personal details such as your name, email address, postal address, phone number, date of birth, and other relevant data.

• Payment Information: If you make a donation or purchase tickets, we collect payment details such as credit card numbers or other financial information. Payment processing is handled through a secure third-party service provider.

• Browsing Information: We may collect information about your interactions with our website, including your IP address, browser type, and pages visited. This information helps us optimise your experience.

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To process applications for participation in the Miss & Mister Cabo Verde Europe competition.

• To process donations and provide receipts or confirmations.

• To communicate with you about event updates, opportunities, or upcoming campaigns.

• To improve our website, ensuring it meets your needs and enhances your user experience.

• To comply with legal requirements and protect against fraudulent activities.

We respect your privacy and will not share your personal information with third parties except in the following situations:

• Third-party service providers: We may share information with trusted third-party companies that assist with payment processing, website hosting, email communications, and other operational services.

• Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information to comply with applicable laws, regulations, legal processes, or governmental requests.

• Event Partners and Sponsors: For participants and donors, your contact details may be shared with event partners or sponsors with your consent for promotional or operational purposes.

We take data security seriously and use a variety of measures to protect your personal information from unauthorised access, use, or disclosure. This includes using SSL (Secure Socket Layer) technology to encrypt sensitive data, such as payment information. However, no data transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your data.

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience and collect information about how you use our site. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us understand your preferences and improve our services.

• You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may impact the functionality of the website.

You have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you.

• Request corrections if your information is inaccurate.

• Request deletion of your data, unless we are required to retain it for legal or operational reasons.

• Opt-out of receiving promotional emails by following the unsubscribe instructions in our communications.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@missmistercaboverdeeuropa.com.

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, such as payment processors or event partners. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 18, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under 18, we will take steps to delete it.

If you are accessing our website from outside of France, your information may be transferred to and processed in a country other than your own. By using our services, you agree to the transfer, storage, and processing of your information in accordance with this privacy policy and applicable laws.

We will retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. When your information is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymise it in compliance with legal and regulatory obligations.

By using our website, you consent to the collection and use of your personal information as described in this privacy policy. If you do not agree to these terms, please refrain from using our website.

In compliance with applicable data protection laws, we have appointed a Data Protection Officer to oversee the management of personal information. You may contact the DPO for any data privacy-related queries at info@misscaboverdeeuropa.com.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the "Last Updated" date at the top of the policy will be revised. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

If you have any questions or concerns about this privacy policy or how your information is handled, please contact us:

• Email: info@missmistercaboverdeeuropa.com