Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

• Personal Information: When you create or verify an account or interact with our services, we may collect your name, email address, phone number and other relevant details.
• Usage Data: We may collect non-personal data such as IP addresses, browser type, device information, and interactions with our platform.
• Content Contributions: Any content you submit, such as comments, votes, or survey responses.
• Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience and analyze usage trends.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

• To provide, maintain, and improve our services.
• To personalize your experience and deliver relevant content.
• To communicate with you regarding updates, security alerts, and support.
• To ensure compliance with legal obligations and protect our rights.

3. Privacy Control

Users have the option to make their identity discoverable by other users of the system. Additionally, users may choose to make their voting decisions discoverable by other users. These options are under full control of the user and may be disabled at any time at the user's discretion.

4. Data Retention and Deletion

• Retention: We retain your personal data as long as necessary to provide our services and for legal compliance.
• Deletion Requests: You may request deletion of your account and associated data by contacting us at [contact email]. We will process your request within a reasonable timeframe, subject to any legal obligations requiring data retention. If you have participated in non-repudiatable polls, your record of voting will be retained by the system even after account deletion to ensure the integrity and transparency of the voting process.
• Anonymization: Certain data may be anonymized and retained for analytics and service improvement.

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal data. We may share data in the following circumstances:

• With service providers who assist in running our platform.
• When required by law or to protect legal rights.
• In case of business transfers, such as a merger or acquisition.

6. Security Measures

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access and update your personal data.
• Request data deletion.
• Opt out of certain data processing activities.
• Withdraw consent for data collection where applicable.

To exercise these rights, contact us at info@democrify.nz.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review the policy regularly.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

info@democrify.nz