Privacy Policy
Your privacy and data protection are important to us
This Privacy Policy explains how Orà duku collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you use our platform and services.
Information We Collect
Personal Information
We collect information you provide directly to us, such as when you create an account, submit artwork, contact us, or subscribe to our newsletter. This may include your name, email address, phone number, and professional information.
Content and Communications
We collect content you submit to our platform, including artwork, writing, comments, and messages. We also collect information about your communications with us and other users.
Usage Information
We automatically collect information about how you use our platform, including pages visited, features used, and interactions with content and other users.
Device and Technical Information
We collect information about the device and browser you use to access our platform, including IP address, device type, operating system, and browser type.
How We Use Your Information
Platform Services
We use your information to provide, maintain, and improve our platform services, including showcasing artwork, facilitating connections between creators and audiences, and processing transactions.
Communication
We use your contact information to send you important updates about our services, respond to your inquiries, and send newsletters and promotional content (with your consent).
Personalization
We use your information to personalize your experience on our platform, including recommending content and connecting you with relevant opportunities.
Safety and Security
We use your information to protect the safety and security of our platform and users, including detecting and preventing fraud, abuse, and other harmful activities.
Information Sharing
Public Content
Content you choose to make public on our platform (such as artwork, writing, and profile information) will be visible to other users and may be indexed by search engines.
Service Providers
We may share your information with third-party service providers who help us operate our platform, such as hosting providers, payment processors, and analytics services.
Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information if required by law, regulation, or legal process, or if we believe disclosure is necessary to protect our rights or the safety of our users.
Business Transfers
In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of the transaction, subject to appropriate confidentiality protections.
Data Security
Security Measures
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
Data Encryption
We use encryption to protect sensitive information transmitted between your device and our servers, and we store personal information in encrypted form.
Access Controls
We limit access to personal information to employees and contractors who need it to perform their job functions, and we require them to maintain confidentiality.
Regular Audits
We regularly review and update our security practices and conduct security audits to ensure the ongoing protection of your information.
Your Rights and Choices
Access and Correction
You have the right to access, update, or correct your personal information. You can do this through your account settings or by contacting us directly.
Data Portability
You have the right to request a copy of your personal information in a structured, machine-readable format.
Deletion
You have the right to request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain legal and operational requirements.
Communication Preferences
You can opt out of promotional communications at any time by using the unsubscribe link in emails or updating your preferences.
International Data Transfers
As a global platform celebrating African creativity, we may transfer your personal information to countries outside of your residence. We ensure that such transfers are subject to appropriate safeguards, including:
- Adequacy decisions by relevant data protection authorities
- Standard contractual clauses approved by data protection authorities
- Other appropriate safeguards as required by applicable law
Questions About Privacy?
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact our Data Protection Officer.
Email: privacy@oraduku.com
Address: Accra, Ghana
Policy Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our platform and, where required by law, by sending you a notification. Your continued use of our platform after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated policy.