1. Introduction

Welcome to aikiMap ("we," "our," or "us"). Our mission is to promote and showcase projects executed by individuals, organizations, politicians, and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) on an interactive map.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about the information we collect. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website (the "Site").

By using our Site, you consent to the data practices described in this policy. If you do not agree with the terms, please do not access the Site.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information that you provide directly to us and information about your use of the Site.

a) Information You Provide Voluntarily:

• Account Information: When you create an account to list a project, we collect your name, email address, organization name, and a password.
• Project Information: When you submit a project for promotion, we collect all details you provide, such as the project title, description, location, images, videos, dates, goals, impact reports, and contact links.
• Public Profile: Information you choose to include in your public profile on the Site.
• Communications: Records of your correspondence with us if you contact us for support or inquiries.

b) Information Collected Automatically:

• Usage Data: We automatically collect information about your interaction with the Site, such as your IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring website addresses.
• Location Data: We derive approximate location (e.g., city/country) from your IP address to help customize the map view and content for your region.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To create, maintain, and provide the features of the aikiMap service.
• To display your projects on our interactive map and website for public promotion.
• To communicate with you about your account, project submissions, updates to our services, and customer support.
• To analyze and improve the Site's functionality, user experience, and content.
• To monitor and prevent any fraudulent or abusive activity on the Site.
• To comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service.

4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

For users in the European Economic Area (EEA), we process your information based on:

• Performance of a Contract: To provide the aikiMap services you have requested.
• Legitimate Interests: For site analytics, security, and improvement, where our interests are not overridden by your rights.
• Consent: Where we have obtained your clear consent for specific processing activities (e.g., marketing emails). You can withdraw consent at any time.

5. How We Share Your Information

We value your trust and only share your information in the following limited circumstances:

• Publicly: The project information you submit is publicly visible on the aikiMap website and map. This is the core function of our service.
• Service Providers: We engage trusted third-party companies to perform functions on our behalf.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred.

We do not sell your personal information to third-party advertisers.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to track activity on our Site and hold certain information. Cookies are files with a small amount of data which may include an anonymous unique identifier.

You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our Site.

7. Your Data Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access and Portability: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information in your account.
• Deletion: Request that we delete your personal information.
• Opt-out of Marketing: Unsubscribe from our marketing communications at any time.
• Object to Processing: Object to our processing of your personal data based on legitimate interests.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at privacy@aikimap.com.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.

9. Children's Privacy

Our Site is not intended for individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with information, please contact us, and we will delete it.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to —and maintained on— computers located outside of your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction where the data protection laws may differ.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at: