Effective Date: July 1 2023
Welcome to Kamene.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you use our mobile application "Kamene" (referred to as "the App"), which is designed to connect artists and art enthusiasts in Africa, allowing them to discover art places and events. By accessing or using the App, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the practices described herein, please do not use the App.
1.1. Personal Information: We may collect the following types of personal information when you use Kamene:
Name
Email address
Phone number (optional)
User-generated content, such as comments, uploads, and event posts
Profile picture (optional)
Location information when you choose to share it for better event suggestions
Communication and support interactions with us
1.2. Non-Personal Information: We may also collect non-personal information that does not directly identify you, such as aggregated data, statistical information, device information (e.g., type, model, operating system, etc.), and usage data related to the App.
2.1. Personal Information: We may use your personal information for the following purposes:
To provide you with access to the App's features and services.
To personalize your experience and show you relevant art places and events in Africa.
To communicate with you regarding updates, news, events, and promotions related to Kamene.
To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support.
To enhance the App's functionality, improve our services, and conduct research and analysis.
To comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service.
2.2. Non-Personal Information: We may use non-personal information for analytical purposes, such as tracking usage trends and improving the App's performance and user experience.
3.1. Third-Party Service Providers: We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in delivering the App's features, such as hosting, data storage, analytics, and customer support. These service providers are contractually bound to protect your information and are not authorized to use it for any other purposes.
3.2. Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information to comply with applicable laws, regulations, legal processes, or government requests.
3.3. Business Transfers: If Kamene is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of its assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you of such a change via email or prominent notice on the App.
4.1. Account Settings: You can review and update your personal information within the App's settings.
4.2. Location Information: You may choose to allow or deny access to your location information within the App's settings. However, some features may not function properly without access to location data.
4.3. Communication Preferences: You can opt-out of receiving promotional emails from Kamene by following the unsubscribe instructions provided in the email.
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
Kamene is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information without parental consent, we will take steps to delete such information.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by updating the "Effective Date" at the top of this policy or through other means we deem appropriate.
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the use of your information, please contact us at [insert contact email].
By using Kamene, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.
Thank you for being part of the Kamene community.