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
Account and profile information
- Email address and country of residence
- Encrypted password
- Optional profile details such as name, display name, image, short bio, or demographic data you choose to provide
We do not collect home addresses, government-issued identification, or financial information as part of standard account creation.
Survey and community data
- Survey and poll responses
- Optional written comments
- Referral information when you invite others to participate
Survey information is analyzed only in aggregate, anonymized form to help build a more accurate profile of the Haitian diaspora.
Community interactions
- Posts, comments, reactions, and structured prompt responses
- Private messages, securely stored and not scanned for advertising
- Participation in community, voting, or governance features
Technical and security information
- IP address and generalized location
- Device, operating system, browser, and app version
- Session, navigation, performance, error, and security information
This data is used for safety, security, and platform improvement—not advertising.
2. How information is used
Information supports account management, community features, survey insights, platform safety, moderation, performance, support, and important service communications. Individual identities are not used in public community reports.
3. Legal basis for processing
Processing may rely on your consent, legitimate interests in operating a safe and effective platform, legal obligations, and public-interest research using aggregate information only. You may withdraw consent where applicable.
4. How information is protected
- Encryption of sensitive data
- Secure hosting environments and access controls
- Multi-factor authentication and security reviews
- Data minimization
5. Data sharing
Dyaspora.ht does not sell or rent personal data. Information may be shared with verified technical providers, security partners, or legal authorities when required by law.
6. Cookies and tracking
Cookies may support authentication, session management, analytics, and performance. Disabling them may affect platform functionality.
7. Your rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, or export data; withdraw consent; or object to or restrict processing. Contact team@dyaspora.ht.
8. Data retention
Account data is kept while accounts are active. Survey information may be retained in anonymized form for research. Moderation and security logs are retained only as necessary. Deleted accounts have identifying information removed unless law requires otherwise.
9. Children’s privacy
Dyaspora.ht is intended for users 18 years and older.
10. Political neutrality
Dyaspora.ht operates independently of political parties, movements, and campaigns. Political neutrality is a core principle of the mission.
11. Policy updates
Material changes will be communicated to users through appropriate channels.
12. Contact
team@dyaspora.ht
Dyaspora Ayisyen Inc.