Privacy Policy

1. Overview

This Privacy Policy explains how RatelsConnect, operated by Martins Vincent Otse Initiative, collects, uses, and protects personal data.

2. Data Collected

• Account information (username, email address).
• Profile and identity-related information voluntarily provided by users.
• Participation records (votes, reports, submissions, community actions).
• Security and technical data including IP addresses, approximate location data, device information, access timestamps, and audit logs collected for fraud prevention, abuse detection, and system integrity.

3. Purpose of Data Use

• Account authentication and security.
• Election integrity and abuse prevention.
• Community moderation and transparency.
• Legal and regulatory compliance.

4. Data Sharing

Personal data is not sold or commercially exploited. Data may be disclosed only when required by law, court order, or lawful authority.

5. Data Retention

Data is retained only for as long as necessary for platform operations, legal compliance, or security obligations.

6. User Rights & Limitations

Users may request access, correction, or deletion of personal data, subject to security, fraud-prevention, legal, and integrity obligations. Certain data, including security logs, audit trails, and enforcement records, may be retained where necessary to protect the Platform, its users, or comply with legal duties.

7. International Users

RatelsConnect applies Nigerian data protection standards (NDPR) and aligns with global privacy principles such as GDPR where applicable.

8. Security Measures

The Platform employs technical and organisational safeguards including encryption, access controls, and audit logging. However, no system is completely secure.

9. Policy Updates

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. Continued use of the Platform constitutes acceptance of changes.