Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Inzwi ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share information when you use our platform.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Account Information

• Username and email address
• Password (stored securely hashed)
• Optional profile information (dialect, location, age range)

2.2 Contribution Data

• Text translations you submit
• Audio recordings of your voice
• Validation votes and comments

2.3 Technical Information

• Device type and browser information
• Audio recording quality metadata (sample rate, duration)
• IP address and approximate location

3. How We Use Your Information

• To create and maintain your account
• To build the Shona language dataset
• To train AI models for speech recognition and synthesis
• To improve the quality of the platform
• To display leaderboards and achievements
• To contact you about important updates

4. Voice Recordings

Important: By submitting voice recordings, you understand that:

• Your voice will be stored and used for AI training
• Your voice may be included in public datasets
• Your voice characteristics may be learnable by AI models
• Recordings cannot be fully deleted once used in training

5. Data Sharing

We may share your contributions:

• In anonymized datasets for research purposes
• With research partners and academic institutions
• With service providers who help us operate the platform
• As required by law or legal process

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal information
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your account
• Opt out of non-essential communications

Note: Contributions that have been incorporated into datasets or used for AI training cannot be fully removed.

8. Children's Privacy

Our platform is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13.

9. International Users

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. By using the platform, you consent to such transfers.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting a notice on the platform.

11. Contact Us

For privacy-related questions, contact: nigelbasa@outlook.com