Privacy Policy

DODAT ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, store, and protect your personal information when you access or use the DODAT website, services, and talent recruitment platform.

By using DODAT, you agree to the collection and use of your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

1 Information We Collect

We may collect the following information:

Personal Information

• Full Name
• Date of Birth
• Gender
• Nationality
• Phone Number
• Email Address
• Residential Address
• State
• Local Government Area (LGA)
• City or Town

Account Information

• Username
• Password (stored in encrypted form)
• Login history
• Account status

Application Information

• Talent category
• Biography
• Skills and experience
• Education (if required)
• Work experience (if applicable)
• Audition submissions
• Supporting documents
• Portfolio links

Identity Verification

Where required, we may collect:

• Government-issued identification
• Passport photograph
• Other documents necessary for verification

Payment Information

We may collect payment-related information such as:

• Transaction reference
• Payment status
• Payment amount
• Payment date

We do not store your debit or credit card details. Payments are processed through authorized third-party payment providers.

Agent Information

For registered Agents, we may collect:

• Agent profile information
• Referral statistics
• Commission records
• Withdrawal information
• Bank account details for approved commission payments

Device Information

We may automatically collect:

• IP address
• Browser type
• Device type
• Operating system
• Time zone
• Access logs
• Device identifiers
• Cookies and similar technologies

2 How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Create and manage your account.
• Process applications.
• Verify applicant information.
• Schedule auditions.
• Contact applicants.
• Process payments.
• Manage Agent referrals and commissions.
• Respond to support requests.
• Improve our platform and services.
• Detect fraud and abuse.
• Maintain platform security.
• Comply with legal obligations.

3 How We Share Information

We may share information with:

• Authorized DODAT staff.
• Approved judges involved in the recruitment process.
• Approved service providers.
• Payment processors.
• Government authorities where required by law.
• Law enforcement agencies where legally required.

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

4 Applicant Content

Applicants may upload:

• Videos
• Images
• Audio recordings
• Documents
• Other audition materials

These materials may be reviewed by DODAT and appointed judges solely for recruitment, evaluation, promotional, and operational purposes, in accordance with applicable law and your rights.

5 Agent Information

Agents may view only the information of applicants who:

• Registered through the Agent.
• Used the Agent's referral link.
• Used the Agent's referral code.

Agents must not share applicant information with unauthorized persons.

6 Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Keep users logged in.
• Remember preferences.
• Improve website performance.
• Enhance security.
• Analyze website usage.

You may disable cookies through your browser settings, although some features of the platform may not function properly.

7 Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, loss, or misuse.

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8 Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to:

• Operate the platform.
• Complete recruitment activities.
• Meet legal, regulatory, accounting, or audit requirements.
• Resolve disputes.
• Enforce our agreements.

When information is no longer required, we will securely delete or anonymize it where appropriate.

9 Your Rights

Subject to applicable law, you may have the right to:

• Access your personal information.
• Correct inaccurate information.
• Update your account information.
• Request deletion of eligible personal information.
• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.
• Request information about how your data is processed.

Some requests may be limited where DODAT has a legal obligation or legitimate business reason to retain certain information.

10 Third-Party Services

DODAT may use third-party services, including payment processors, cloud hosting providers, analytics services, SMS providers, and email providers.

These third parties may process personal information only as necessary to provide their services and in accordance with their own privacy practices.

11 Children's Privacy

DODAT does not knowingly collect personal information from children except where participation is permitted with the consent of a parent or legal guardian, where required by applicable law.

If we become aware that personal information has been collected in violation of applicable law, we will take appropriate steps to remove it.

12 International Transfers

Where necessary, your information may be processed or stored on servers located outside Nigeria by trusted service providers. We take reasonable steps to ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers.

13 Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

Any updates become effective when published on the DODAT website.

Continued use of the platform after updates are published constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.

14 Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact DODAT through the official support channels available on the platform.

15 Your Consent

By creating an account, registering as an Applicant or Agent, submitting an application, using the DODAT platform, or otherwise providing your personal information, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to this Privacy Policy and the processing of your information as described herein.