Who we are
Our website address is: https://moz25.eventwiz.space.
Comments
When visitors leave comments on the site we collect the data shown in the comments form, and also the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help spam detection.
An anonymized string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to see if you are using it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available here: https://automattic.com/privacy/. After approval of your comment, your profile picture is visible to the public in the context of your comment.
Media
If you upload images to the website, you should avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS) included. Visitors to the website can download and extract any location data from images on the website.
Cookies
If you leave a comment on our site you may opt-in to saving your name, email address and website in cookies. These are for your convenience so that you do not have to fill in your details again when you leave another comment. These cookies will last for one year.
If you visit our login page, we will set a temporary cookie to determine if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.
When you log in, we will also set up several cookies to save your login information and your screen display choices. Login cookies last for two days, and screen options cookies last for a year. If you select “Remember Me”, your login will persist for two weeks. If you log out of your account, the login cookies will be removed.
If you edit or publish an article, an additional cookie will be saved in your browser. This cookie includes no personal data and simply indicates the post ID of the article you just edited. It expires after 1 day.
Embedded content from other websites
Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g. videos, images, articles, etc.). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the exact same way as if the visitor has visited the other website.
These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content, including tracking your interaction with the embedded content if you have an account and are logged in to that website.
Who we share your data with
If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.
How long we retain your data
If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely. This is so we can recognize and approve any follow-up comments automatically instead of holding them in a moderation queue.
For users that register on our website (if any), we also store the personal information they provide in their user profile. All users can see, edit, or delete their personal information at any time (except they cannot change their username). Website administrators can also see and edit that information.
What rights you have over your data
If you have an account on this site, or have left comments, you can request to receive an exported file of the personal data we hold about you, including any data you have provided to us. You can also request that we erase any personal data we hold about you. This does not include any data we are obliged to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
Where your data is sent
Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.
Privacy Policy for EVENTWIZE
EVENTWIZE (“we,” “our,” or “us”) operates a voting platform that allows users to participate in voting events and related activities. Protecting your privacy is of utmost importance to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and share your personal information when you interact with our platform.
1. What Personal Information We Collect
We collect personal data from users to provide and improve our services. The types of personal information we may collect include:
- Account Information: Name, email address, username, password, and other details provided during account registration.
- Voting Data: Your participation in voting events (e.g., votes cast) may be linked to your account where applicable.
- Payment Information: If you make purchases on our platform (e.g., event tickets or premium features), we collect billing details such as credit card numbers and billing addresses through third-party payment processors.
- Technical Data: IP addresses, browser type, operating system, device information, and usage data collected via cookies or similar technologies.
- Communication Data: Any messages or inquiries sent to us via contact forms or customer support channels.
2. How We Use Personal Information
We use the collected data for the following purposes:
- To create and manage user accounts.
- To facilitate participation in voting events.
- To process payments securely through third-party payment processors.
- To send transactional emails (e.g., confirmations of votes cast or purchases made).
- To improve our platform’s functionality by analyzing user behavior and preferences.
- To comply with legal obligations or resolve disputes.
3. How Long Personal Data Is Stored
We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy:
- Account-related data is stored until you delete your account or request its deletion.
- Voting records are retained for the duration of the event plus any legally required retention period.
- Payment data is retained according to the policies of our third-party payment processors.
Once retention periods expire, we securely delete or anonymize your data.
4. Sharing Personal Information with Third Parties
We do not sell your personal information. However, we may share it with trusted third parties under specific circumstances:
- Payment Processors: For secure processing of transactions (e.g., Stripe, PayPal).
- Service Providers: For hosting services, analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics), email marketing platforms, etc.
- Legal Compliance: If required by law or to protect against fraud or security threats.
Each third party is contractually obligated to handle your data securely and only for specified purposes.
5. How We Protect Personal Data
We implement industry-standard security measures to safeguard your personal information:
- Encryption protocols (SSL/TLS) for secure transmission of sensitive data like payment details.
- Regular security audits and updates to prevent unauthorized access.
- Restricted access controls ensuring only authorized personnel can access sensitive information.
While we strive to protect all user data, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure; therefore, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Use of Cookies
Our platform uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience:
- Session cookies: To maintain login sessions during visits.
- Analytical cookies: To track website performance metrics using tools like Google Analytics.
- Marketing cookies: For personalized advertising campaigns (if applicable).
You can manage cookie preferences through browser settings or opt out using tools like YourAdChoices.
7. User Rights
Depending on your location (e.g., EU under GDPR), you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:
- Right to access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Right to rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete information about yourself.
- Right to erasure: Request deletion of your personal data where legally permissible.
- Right to restrict processing: Limit how we use certain parts of your data temporarily while resolving issues.
- Right to portability: Receive a copy of your data in a machine-readable format upon request.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at [Insert Contact Email].
8. Do Not Track (DNT) Clause for California Users
California residents have additional rights under CalOPPA:
- Our platform does not respond directly to DNT signals from browsers at this time but adheres strictly to privacy laws such as CalOPPA regarding transparency in tracking practices.
For more details about California-specific rights under CCPA/CalOPPA laws, please contact us at [Insert Contact Email].
9. Payment Processing
All payments on EVENTWIZE are processed through third-party providers such as Stripe or PayPal that comply with PCI DSS standards for secure handling of financial transactions.
We do not store full credit card details on our servers; instead, they are transmitted securely via encryption protocols directly between you and the payment processor.
10. Contact Information
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise any privacy-related rights:
EVENTWIZE Support Team
Email: info@eventwiz.africa
11. Where We Display This Privacy Policy
To ensure transparency and compliance with global privacy laws like GDPR and CalOPPA:
- A link will be available in the footer section across all pages on our website (vote.eventwize.africa).
- It will appear during account sign-up processes so users can review it before agreeing.
- It will be displayed prominently during checkout processes where applicable.
By continuing to use EVENTWIZE after reviewing this policy, you agree that you understand how we handle your personal information as described above.