Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

Ayiti Sitwayen is committed to protecting your privacy. We collect limited information:

• Information you provide voluntarily: Name, email, and messages sent through contact forms
• Automatic usage data: IP address, browser type, and visit statistics to improve the site
• Public research data: Public social media content (TikTok, Instagram) for civic engagement research

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your data to:

• Respond to your inquiries and communications
• Improve website experience
• Conduct academic research on civic engagement (anonymized data only)
• Send project updates (with your permission)

3. Information Sharing

We never sell or share your personal information with third parties. We may share anonymized data for:

• Academic publications
• Reports to funders (aggregated data only)
• Research collaborations (without identifiable information)

4. Social Media Research Data

Our research on TikTok and other platforms:

• Only public content is collected
• No personally identifiable information in publications
• Complies with social media platform Terms of Service
• All published data is anonymized

5. Cookies

Our site uses cookies to improve your experience. You can disable cookies in your browser settings.

6. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your information, but no internet transmission is 100% secure.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access information we have about you
• Correct inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your personal information
• Unsubscribe from email communications

8. Children Information

This site is not intended for children under 13. We do not collect information from children without parental consent.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy. Changes will be posted on this page with a new date.

10. Contact Us

For privacy questions, contact us:

Email: privacy@ayitisitwayen.org
Address: Ayiti Sitwayen, Haiti