Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Bantuhive.com ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at Bantuhive.com (the "Site") or use our services. Please read this policy carefully to understand our views and practices regarding your personal data and how we will treat it.

By using Bantuhive, you consent to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree with this Privacy Policy, please refrain from using the Site.

2. Information We Collect

We collect different types of information to provide and improve our services to you. This includes:

• Personal Information: When you register an account on Bantuhive, create a campaign, or make a donation, we may collect personal details such as your name, email address, phone number, and payment information.
• Usage Data: We collect information about how you interact with the Site, such as IP addresses, browser type, device type, pages visited, time spent on the Site, and other diagnostic data.
• Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and similar technologies to track user behavior on the Site. For more information, please see our Cookie Policy.
• Third-Party Information: We may also collect data from third-party services to improve your experience, such as social media integrations or payment processors.

3. How We Use Your Information

The information we collect is used for the following purposes:

• To provide, maintain, and improve the services we offer on Bantuhive.
• To process donations and manage campaigns effectively.
• To communicate with you about your account, campaigns, or donation status.
• To personalize your experience on the Site and improve user engagement.
• To send promotional or marketing emails about new campaigns, features, or updates (with your consent).
• To analyze website usage and optimize the performance of the Site.

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We respect your privacy and do not sell your personal data to third parties. However, we may share your information in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party service providers that help us operate our platform, such as payment processors, email providers, or data hosting services.
• Legal Compliance: We may disclose your information if required by law or if we believe that such action is necessary to comply with legal obligations, protect our rights, or investigate fraud.
• Business Transfers: If Bantuhive is involved in a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your personal data may be transferred as part of the transaction. We will notify you before your data is transferred and becomes subject to a different privacy policy.

5. Data Security

We take the security of your personal data seriously and use industry-standard encryption and security measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

If you have any concerns about the security of your data, please contact us at support@bantuhive.com.

6. Your Data Protection Rights

You have the right to:

• Access: You may request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Rectification: You may request that we correct any information that you believe is inaccurate or complete information that is incomplete.
• Erasure: You may request that we delete your personal data, subject to certain legal conditions.
• Restriction: You may request that we restrict the processing of your personal data under specific circumstances.
• Data Portability: You may request a copy of your data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
• Withdraw Consent: You may withdraw your consent at any time, which will not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.

If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us at help@bantuhive.com.

7. Retention of Data

We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy and to comply with legal, regulatory, or contractual obligations.

8. International Transfers

Your personal data may be transferred to, and maintained on, computers located outside of your state, province, or country where the data protection laws may differ. By using our services, you consent to such transfers.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

Bantuhive reserves the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and we will update the "Effective Date" at the top of the page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact us at:

Email: help@bantuhive.com

Address: IVY Street, Kingstel Hotel Avenue, [Takoradi, Ghana]