Privacy Policy and Data Protection Statement
Effective Date: December 13, 2026
Your privacy matters deeply to us. Dyaspora.ht (“we,” “our,” “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency in how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information. This policy explains your rights and our responsibilities when you access or use the Dyaspora.ht website or mobile application.
1. Information We Collect
A. Account & Profile Information
- Email address (required)
- Country of residence (required)
- Encrypted password
- Optional profile information (name, display name, profile image, short bio, or demographic data you choose to provide)
We do not collect home addresses, phone numbers, government-issued identification, or financial information.
B. Census & Survey Data
- Census responses
- Poll responses
- Optional written comments
- Referral information when you invite others to complete the census
Census information is analyzed only in aggregate, anonymized form to build an accurate profile of the Haitian diaspora.
C. User-Generated Content & Community Interactions
- Posts, comments, and reactions
- Responses to structured prompts and organizational statements
- Private messages (securely stored and never scanned for advertising)
- Participation in community activities, voting, or governance features
D. Technical, Usage, and Security Information
- IP address and generalized location (city/country level)
- Device type, operating system, browser, and app version
- Session duration and navigation paths
- Usage patterns and peak engagement times
- Error logs, crash reports, and performance diagnostics
- Security indicators (e.g., failed login attempts, fraud prevention)
This data is used solely for security, safety, and platform optimization — never for advertising or profiling.
2. How We Use Your Information
A. Platform Functionality
- Account creation and management
- Posting, commenting, messaging, and discussions
- Polls, prompts, statements, and governance tools
- Cross-device compatibility and performance
B. Census, Analytics & Community Insights
- Mapping the Haitian diaspora
- Generating demographic insights
- Producing community-level reports
- Improving platform strategy
Individual identities are never used in reports.
C. Safety, Moderation & Compliance
- Preventing harassment, impersonation, and manipulation
- Detecting spam, bots, or misuse
- Enforcing community guidelines and terms
- Investigating violations and securing accounts
D. Communication
- Platform updates and alerts
- Support responses
- Policy or feature changes
- Census-related reminders or invitations
You may opt out of non-essential communications at any time.
3. Legal Basis for Processing
A. Consent
You voluntarily provide information when creating accounts, submitting census data, uploading content, participating in polls, or opting into communications. Consent may be withdrawn at any time.
B. Legitimate Interests
- Platform security and fraud prevention
- Moderation and misuse detection
- Performance improvements
- Maintaining a safe community environment
C. Legal Obligations
- Responding to lawful requests
- Investigating abuse or security threats
- Complying with nonprofit regulations
D. Public Interest / Research (Aggregate Only)
Census data is processed only in anonymized, statistical form to support the mission of organizing and understanding the global Haitian diaspora.
4. How We Protect Your Information
- Encryption of sensitive data
- Secure hosting environments
- Access controls and multi-factor authentication
- Regular security audits
- Strict data minimization
5. Data Sharing
We do not sell or rent personal data.
- Verified hosting and technical service providers
- Security and fraud-prevention partners
- Legal authorities when required by law
6. Cookies & Tracking
Cookies may be used for authentication, session management, analytics, and performance optimization. Disabling cookies may affect functionality.
7. Your Rights
- Access, correction, or deletion of data
- Data portability
- Withdrawal of consent
- Objection or restriction of processing
Contact: team@dyaspora.ht
8. Data Retention
- Account data retained while active
- Census data retained anonymized for research
- Moderation logs retained only as necessary
- Deleted accounts have identifiers removed unless legally required
9. Children’s Privacy
Dyaspora.ht is intended for users 18 years and older.
10. Commitment to Political Neutrality
Dyaspora.ht operates independently of all political parties, movements, or campaigns. Political neutrality is a core principle of our mission.
11. Policy Updates
Material updates will be communicated directly to users.
12. Contact
team@dyaspora.ht
Dyaspora Ayisyen Inc.