Privacy Policy

Who we are
This website is operated by 013 SummberBlaze Pty Ltd (“we”, “us”, “our”). Contact us at info@013summerblaze.co.za.

What this policy covers
How we collect, use, share, store and protect your personal information when you visit our site, buy tickets via our partners, or enter the 013 Summerblaze competition. We follow South Africa’s Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA).

1) The information we collect

  • You provide: name, stage name, age, mobile number, email, city/town, performance link, brief bio, social handles, and your confirmations/consents (competition form and contact form submissions).

  • Automatically collected: IP address, device/browser info, pages viewed, and interactions (via analytics/cookies).

  • From partners: basic order data from ticketing partners (e.g., order ID, ticket type) so we can assist with support and event operations.

2) How we use it

  • Run the website & services: process competition entries, reply to messages, provide event information and updates.

  • Event operations: finalist notifications and coordination for the live showcase.

  • Safety & integrity: detect and prevent fraud or misuse.

  • Analytics & improvement: understand usage to improve content and performance.

  • Marketing (optional): send news and updates if you opt in. You can unsubscribe any time.

3) Our legal grounds

We process your information with your consent (e.g., competition entry), to deliver requested services (e.g., reply to enquiries), to comply with law, and for our legitimate interests (secure, effective event operations), where these do not override your rights.

4) Sharing your information

We share data only as needed with:

  • Vetted service providers: website hosting, email, analytics, cloud storage, form systems.

  • Judging panel & event staff: to administer the competition and showcase.

  • Ticketing partners: to support ticket-related queries.

  • Legal and safety: authorities where required by law or to protect people and property.
    We do not sell your personal information.

5) International transfers

Some providers may store data outside South Africa. Where they do, we use suppliers with appropriate safeguards and industry-standard security.

6) Retention

  • Competition entries: until completion of the 2025 programme and any immediate post-event wrap-up (up to 12 months), unless we must keep them longer for legal reasons.

  • General enquiries: up to 24 months after last contact.

  • Marketing contacts: until you unsubscribe or ask us to delete your data.
    We may keep minimal records to comply with law or resolve disputes.

7) Your rights

You can request access, correction, deletion, restriction, or objection to certain processing; withdraw consent; and lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator (South Africa). To exercise your rights, email info@013summerblaze.co.za.

8) Cookies & analytics

We use essential cookies for site function and analytics cookies to understand usage. You can manage cookies in your browser settings. Blocking some cookies may affect site features.

9) Security

We use technical and organisational measures (encryption in transit, access controls, least-privilege practices) to protect your data. No system is perfectly secure; please contact us if you suspect unauthorised use.

10) Third-party links

Our site links to external platforms (e.g., ticketing and media hosts). Their privacy practices apply on their sites.

11) Changes

We may update this policy. We’ll post the new date at the top and, where appropriate, notify you of material changes.

Contact: info@013summerblaze.co.za