Konbit Privacy Policy

Welcome to Konbit. Konbit is a social networking platform designed to connect Haitians and friends of Haiti around the world. Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, when we share it, and the choices you have regarding your personal information.

By creating an account or using Konbit, you agree to the collection and use of information as described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

When you create or use a Konbit account, you may provide:

• Full name
• Username
• Email address
• Phone number (optional)
• Date of birth
• Profile photo
• Biography
• Gender (optional)
• Language preferences
• Location (optional)
• Posts, comments, photos, videos, audio, and messages
• Contacts you choose to upload
• Customer support communications

You may choose not to provide certain information; however, some features may not function properly.

Information We Collect Automatically

When you use Konbit, we automatically collect certain information, including:

• Device type
• Operating system
• Browser information
• IP address
• Device identifiers
• Mobile carrier
• App version
• Crash reports
• Log files
• Time zone
• Language settings
• Usage activity
• Search history within Konbit
• Likes, follows, shares, and interactions

Location Information

If you grant permission, Konbit may collect approximate location, GPS location, check-ins, and location attached to posts. You can disable location access through your device settings at any time.

Cookies and Similar Technologies

Konbit uses cookies and similar technologies to remember login sessions, improve security, personalize content, analyze usage, improve app performance, and deliver relevant advertising (where applicable). You may manage cookie preferences through your browser or device settings.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Create and manage your account
• Display your profile
• Connect you with other users
• Recommend content
• Improve the platform
• Personalize your experience
• Detect spam and fraud
• Moderate harmful content
• Protect the safety of users
• Respond to customer support requests
• Send account notifications
• Process reports of abuse
• Comply with legal obligations

We may also use aggregated, anonymized information for research and analytics.

3. AI and Automated Systems

Konbit may use artificial intelligence and automated systems to:

• Recommend posts and creators
• Detect spam
• Identify fake accounts
• Detect scams and fraud
• Moderate harmful content
• Improve accessibility
• Translate content
• Improve user safety

Automated systems may make mistakes. Users may appeal moderation decisions through our review process.

4. Direct Messages

Private messages are intended only for the participants in a conversation. Konbit does not routinely review private messages. However, automated systems may scan messages to detect malware, prevent scams, identify child exploitation, detect spam, enforce our Community Guidelines, and comply with legal obligations. Access to message content is limited and used only when necessary to protect users or comply with the law.

5. How We Share Information

Konbit does not sell your personal information.

Service Providers

Companies that help us host our servers, store data, provide analytics, deliver notifications, process payments, detect fraud, and provide customer support. These providers are required to protect your information.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose information when required by law or when necessary to respond to lawful requests from courts or government agencies, protect the rights and safety of Konbit and its users, prevent fraud or abuse, or investigate criminal activity.

Business Transfers

If Konbit is merged, acquired, or sold, user information may be transferred as part of that transaction. Users will be notified if ownership changes affect this Privacy Policy.

6. Public Information

The following information may be visible to others, depending on your privacy settings:

• Username
• Profile picture
• Biography
• Public posts
• Comments
• Followers and following lists
• Public reactions

Think carefully before sharing personal information publicly.

7. Your Privacy Controls

You control many aspects of your account, including:

• Public or private account settings
• Who can follow you
• Who can message you
• Who can comment on your posts
• Who can tag you
• Location sharing
• Notification preferences

You can update these settings at any time.

8. Your Rights

Depending on where you live, you may have the right to access your personal information, correct inaccurate information, download your data, delete your account, restrict certain processing, object to certain uses of your data, and withdraw consent where applicable. To exercise these rights, contact us using the information below.

9. Data Retention

We keep your information only as long as necessary to provide our services, meet legal obligations, resolve disputes, prevent fraud, and enforce our Terms of Service. When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information within a reasonable period, unless we are legally required to retain it.

10. Security

We use industry-standard security measures to help protect your information, including encrypted connections (HTTPS/TLS), password encryption, multi-factor authentication (where available), security monitoring, access controls, and routine security updates. No online system is completely secure. We encourage users to use strong passwords and protect their account credentials.

11. Children's Privacy

Konbit is intended for users who are at least 13 years old, or the minimum age required by law in their country. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children below the applicable minimum age. If we become aware that such information has been collected, we will delete it promptly. Parents or guardians who believe their child has created an account should contact us immediately.

12. International Users

Konbit serves users around the world. Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We take reasonable measures to protect personal information regardless of where it is processed.

13. Third-Party Services

Konbit may include links or integrations with third-party services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those services. Please review their privacy policies before providing personal information.

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If significant changes are made, we will notify users through the app, by email, or through other appropriate means before the changes take effect. Your continued use of Konbit after the updated policy becomes effective constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

15. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal information, you may contact us:

Our Commitment

At Konbit, privacy is built on trust. We are committed to protecting your personal information while creating a safe, welcoming, and vibrant online community where Haitians and friends of Haiti can connect, share ideas, preserve culture, and build stronger relationships around the world.