Privacy Policy

Version 1.0 | Effective Date: February 7, 2026 | Last Updated: February 7, 2026

1. Introduction

DiasporaBuild ("we", "us", "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our platform and services.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using DiasporaBuild, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

Account Information:

• Name and email address
• Phone number
• Profile picture
• Business information (for contractors, inspectors, suppliers)
• Payment information

Project Information:

• Project details and requirements
• Location information
• Budget and timeline data
• Communications with other users

Verification Documents:

• Government-issued identification
• Professional licenses and certifications
• Business registration documents

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

Usage Data:

• Pages visited and features used
• Time spent on the platform
• Click patterns and navigation paths

Device Information:

• Device type and operating system
• Browser type and version
• IP address and approximate location
• Unique device identifiers

Cookies and Similar Technologies:

• Session cookies for authentication
• Preference cookies for settings
• Analytics cookies for platform improvement

2.3 Information from Third Parties

• Authentication providers (Google)
• Payment processors (Stripe)
• Background check services (for verification)
• Public databases and registries

3. How We Use Your Information

3.1 To Provide Services

• Create and manage your account
• Facilitate project creation and management
• Process payments and transactions
• Enable communication between users
• Coordinate inspections and verifications

3.2 To Improve Our Platform

• Analyze usage patterns and trends
• Develop new features and services
• Fix bugs and technical issues
• Optimize platform performance

3.3 To Communicate With You

• Send service-related notifications
• Provide customer support
• Send marketing communications (with consent)
• Notify you of policy changes

3.4 To Ensure Safety and Security

• Verify user identities
• Detect and prevent fraud
• Enforce our Terms and Conditions
• Comply with legal obligations

4. How We Share Your Information

4.1 With Other Users

• Profile information visible to platform users
• Project details shared with relevant parties
• Reviews and ratings publicly displayed

4.2 With Service Providers

• Payment processors (Stripe)
• Cloud storage providers (Cloudflare)
• Email service providers (Resend)
• Analytics providers

4.3 For Legal Reasons

• To comply with legal obligations
• To respond to legal requests
• To protect our rights and safety
• To prevent fraud or illegal activity

4.4 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale, your information may be transferred to the new entity.

5. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as:

• Your account is active
• Necessary to provide services
• Required by legal obligations
• Needed for legitimate business purposes

After account deletion, we may retain certain information for:

• Legal compliance (up to 7 years for financial records)
• Dispute resolution
• Fraud prevention

6. Your Rights and Choices

6.1 Access and Portability

You can request a copy of your personal data in a portable format.

6.2 Correction

You can update or correct your information through your account settings.

6.3 Deletion

You can request deletion of your account and personal data, subject to legal retention requirements.

6.4 Opt-Out

You can opt out of:

• Marketing communications
• Non-essential cookies
• Certain data processing activities

6.5 Restriction

You can request that we restrict processing of your data in certain circumstances.

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@diasporabuild.com.

7. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures:

• Encryption: Data encrypted in transit (TLS) and at rest
• Access Controls: Role-based access to sensitive data
• Monitoring: Continuous security monitoring and logging
• Audits: Regular security assessments and audits

While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

8. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards through:

• Standard contractual clauses
• Adequacy decisions
• Other approved transfer mechanisms

9. Children's Privacy

DiasporaBuild is not intended for users under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect information from children. If we learn that we have collected information from a child, we will delete it promptly.

10. Cookies Policy

10.1 Essential Cookies

Required for platform functionality:

• Authentication and session management
• Security features
• Load balancing

10.2 Functional Cookies

Enhance user experience:

• Language preferences
• Display settings
• Recent searches

10.3 Analytics Cookies

Help us improve the platform:

• Usage statistics
• Performance metrics
• Error tracking

10.4 Managing Cookies

You can manage cookies through:

• Browser settings
• Our cookie preference center
• Opt-out links provided by third parties

11. Third-Party Links

Our platform may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of material changes through:

• Email notification
• Platform announcement
• Updated "Last Modified" date

Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

13. Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices:

Data Protection Officer

• Email: privacy@diasporabuild.com
• Address: DiasporaBuild SAS, Paris, France

For EU Residents You have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

14. Region-Specific Provisions

14.1 European Economic Area (EEA)

Under GDPR, our legal bases for processing include:

• Consent
• Contract performance
• Legal obligations
• Legitimate interests

14.2 California Residents (CCPA)

You have additional rights including:

• Right to know categories of data collected
• Right to opt-out of data sales (we do not sell data)
• Right to non-discrimination

14.3 African Data Protection

We comply with applicable data protection laws in African countries where we operate, including Nigeria's NDPR and Kenya's Data Protection Act.

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