Privacy Policy for SomaliPolls

Welcome to SomaliPolls! This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you use our app. By using SomaliPolls, you agree to the practices described below.

1. Information We Collect

• Personal Information: We may collect your name, email address, and phone number if you voluntarily provide them (e.g., for feedback or contact purposes).
• Usage Data: We collect data on how you interact with the app, such as survey responses, ratings, and votes, to improve our services.
• Device Information: We may collect device type, operating system, and IP address to ensure app functionality and security.
• Cookies and Analytics: We use third-party analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics) to track usage patterns, but this data is anonymized.

2. How We Use Your Information

• To provide and improve the SomaliPolls app and its features (e.g., surveys, ratings, voting).
• To communicate with you about updates or respond to your inquiries.
• To ensure the security and integrity of the app.

3. How We Share Your Information

• We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.
• We may share anonymized data with partners or researchers to promote civic engagement, ensuring no personally identifiable information is disclosed.
• We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights and safety.

4. Data Security

We use reasonable measures to protect your data from unauthorized access or disclosure. However, no method is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Your Rights

• You can request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal data by contacting us at [email protected].
• You may opt out of non-essential communications at any time.

6. Third-Party Links

The app contains links to government websites (e.g., senate.gov.so) for public data. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.

7. Children’s Privacy

SomaliPolls is not intended for users under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy. Changes will be posted here with an updated date. Continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance.

9. Disclaimer

SomaliPolls is not an official partner of the government or associated with any government entity. We only provide information available in the public domain. All data and website links are sourced from public domain materials and can be accessed by users independently. The app is developed as a public service to educate about clan-based governance and is not affiliated with any government services or persons. Government Sources of Data:

• The Senate: Twitter: @AqalkaSara, Website: https://senate.gov.so/, Email: [email protected], https://www.facebook.com/SenateSom
• The National Election Committee: https://www.facebook.com/doorashooyinka2021

10. Contact Us

For questions, contact us at [email protected] or visit https://www.somalipolls.org/contact-us.