Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information

We collect information that you provide directly to us, including:

• Name and contact information (email, phone number)
• Account credentials (username, password)
• Payment information (processed securely through Paystack)
• Campaign and voting data
• Profile information for nominees and participants

Automatically Collected Information

• Device information (IP address, browser type, operating system)
• Usage data (pages visited, time spent, features used)
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our services
• Process transactions and send related information
• Send administrative messages, updates, and security alerts
• Respond to your comments, questions, and customer service requests
• Monitor and analyze trends, usage, and activities
• Detect, prevent, and address fraud and security issues
• Comply with legal obligations

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: With third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf (e.g., Paystack for payments, Cloudinary for image hosting)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to respond to legal processes
• Business Transfers: In connection with any merger, sale, or transfer of assets
• With Your Consent: When you explicitly authorize us to share your information

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Secure payment processing through PCI-compliant providers
• Regular security audits and updates
• Access controls and authentication mechanisms
• Employee training on data protection

5. Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data
• Objection: Object to processing of your personal data
• Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service
• Withdrawal of Consent: Withdraw consent for data processing

To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@massdatagh.com

6. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

• Remember your preferences and settings
• Understand how you use our platform
• Improve our services and user experience
• Provide security features

You can control cookies through your browser settings. See our Cookie Policy for more details.

7. Data Retention

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

• Provide our services to you
• Comply with legal obligations
• Resolve disputes and enforce agreements

When information is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it.

8. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than Ghana. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

• Email: privacy@massdatagh.com
• Phone: +233 123 456 789
• Address: Accra, Ghana