Privacy Policy for the UBJ Entertainer Community Platform
Effective Date: July 25, 2025
Welcome to the UBJ Community Platform, the digital home for Africa’s magicians, face painters, jugglers, and variety artists. At UBJ Community, founded by Uncle Black Jack, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your professional and personal information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA).
This policy explains how we handle your data across our Academy (E-learning), Green Room (Connect), Marketplace, and UBJ Coin systems. By using our Platform Services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
1. Responsible Party
UBJ Community is the “responsible party” for processing your personal information.
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Founder: Josue Muska Musenge (Uncle Black Jack)
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Email: contact@ubjcommunity.co.za
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Phone: +27 74 406 8355
2. What Information We Collect
To help you learn, earn, and connect, we collect the following:
2.1 Information You Provide Directly:
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Performer Identity: Name, stage name (optional), email, phone, and physical address for shipping gear or branded T-shirts.
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Professional Data: Your specific entertainment niche (e.g., Magic, Juggling), skill level, and business details if using our “4 Elements” Business Support.
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Financial Data: Payment details for membership upgrades or marketplace purchases. For UBJ Coin, we track your internal wallet balance and “mining” history.
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Creative Content: Photos, rehearsal videos, and course materials you upload to the Academy or Connect forums.
2.2 Information Collected Automatically:
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Usage Data: Which magic tutorials you watch, which forum topics you engage with, and your “mining” activity (likes, comments, and shares).
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Technical Data: IP address, device type, and browser version.
3. How We Use Your Information (Purpose)
We process your data for specific professional purposes:
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To Manage Your Career Growth: Tracking your progress through the “4 Elements” and managing your UBJ Coin rewards.
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To Power the Marketplace: Facilitating the buying and selling of entertainment props and courses.
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For Mentorship: Connecting you with the right mentors based on your interests.
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For Security: Detecting fraud within our internal coin and affiliate systems.
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For Social Impact: Analyzing community data to support our mission of youth empowerment and drug abuse prevention.
4. Disclosure of Information
We do not sell your data. We only share it with:
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Service Providers: Payment processors and hosting partners who keep the platform running.
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Other Members: Your stage name and profile picture are visible in the “Green Room” (Connect) to foster networking.
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Legal Authorities: Only when required by South African law.
5. UBJ Coin and Data Retention
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Internal Economy: UBJ Coins are an internal reward. Data regarding your coins is kept to ensure your purchasing power is protected within our Marketplace.
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Retention: We keep your data as long as your account is active. Important: For members on recurring payment plans, services and data may be deleted after 60 days of payment default to maintain platform efficiency.
6. Security Safeguards
We implement high-level technical measures to protect your “trade secrets” and personal data:
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Encryption for sensitive financial transactions.
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Secure communication protocols in the “Green Room.”
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Regular monitoring for unauthorized access.
7. Your Rights (Data Subject Participation)
Under POPIA, you have the right to:
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Request access to the data we hold about you.
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Request correction of inaccurate professional or personal info.
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Object to the processing of your data for marketing.
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Lodge a complaint with the South African Information Regulator.
8. Children’s Privacy
While we empower youth through the arts, we do not knowingly collect information from children (under 18) without the explicit permission of a parent or guardian. If you are a young performer, please ensure your guardian assists with your registration.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy as our community grows. We will notify you via the platform or email 30 days before material changes take effect.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about your privacy or wish to exercise your POPIA rights:
Email: contact@ubjcommunity.co.za | Phone: +27 74 406 8355