MUDZI™ PRIVACY POLICY

Effective Date: 04 April 2026

1. Introduction
   Welcome to Mudzi.
   Mudzi is a platform designed to help individuals and families preserve, explore, and share their heritage through family trees, stories, and historical connections.
   We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal and family information. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and the control you have over it.
2. Information We Collect
   2.1 Information You Provide
   When using Mudzi, you may provide:
   Name and surname
   Email address
   Profile information
   Family member names and relationships
   Photos (optional)
   Stories, notes, and heritage information (optional)
   2.2 Automatically Collected Information
   We may collect limited technical data such as:
   Device type
   Browser type
   IP address
   Usage activity within the platform
   This helps us improve performance and security.
3. How We Use Your Information
   We use your information to:
   Create and manage your account
   Build and display family trees
   Help you connect with relatives (where applicable)
   Preserve and organize heritage data
   Improve the platform and user experience
   Maintain security and prevent misuse
   We do not use your data in ways unrelated to Mudzi’s purpose.
4. Ownership of Data
   Your heritage belongs to you.
   You retain full ownership of the family data, stories, and content you upload
   Mudzi does not claim ownership of your personal or family information
   We only store and process your data to provide the service.
5. Privacy & Visibility Controls
   Mudzi gives you control over who sees your information.
   You can choose the visibility of your family tree:
   Private – Only visible to you
   Family Only – Visible to invited members
   Public – Visible to other users on the platform
   You can change these settings at any time.
6. Data Sharing
   We do not sell your data.
   Your information is only shared:
   With users you explicitly allow (e.g., invited family members)
   With trusted service providers who help operate the platform (e.g., hosting services)
   If required by law or legal process
   All third-party providers are required to protect your data.
7. Data Storage & Security
   We take reasonable measures to protect your information, including:
   Secure servers and infrastructure
   Access controls
   Encryption where applicable
   Your data may be stored or processed in countries outside your own, depending on our hosting providers.
8. Your Rights and Control
   You have full control over your data. You can:
   Access your information
   Edit or update your data
   Delete family members or content
   Delete your account entirely
   When you delete your account, your personal data will be removed, except where retention is required for legal or security purposes.
9. Data Retention
   We keep your data:
   For as long as your account is active
   Until you choose to delete it
   Some limited data may be retained for legal, security, or operational reasons.
10. Children’s Privacy
    Mudzi™ is not intended for use by children without supervision.
    If you include information about minors in your family tree, you are responsible for ensuring it is shared appropriately and respectfully.
11. Changes to This Policy
    We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
    If significant changes are made, we will notify users through the platform or via email.
12. Contact Us
    If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, you can contact us at:
    Email: info@mudzi.africa
    Platform: Mudzi.Africa