Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Ubuntu Markets, LLC ("we," "our," or "us") operates The Ile Ubuntu platform, including the website at www.ile-ubuntu.org and The Ile Ubuntu mobile application (collectively, the "Service"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Service.

By accessing or using the Service, you agree to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this policy, please do not access the Service.

2. Information We Collect

Personal Information

When you create an account or use our Service, we may collect:

• Name and email address
• Profile information (role, language preference, profile photo)
• Authentication credentials (password hash, or Google OAuth tokens)
• Subscription and purchase history

Usage Information

We automatically collect certain information when you use the Service:

• Course enrollment and progress data
• Community interaction data (posts, discussions, likes)
• Session attendance records
• Device type, operating system, and browser information
• IP address and general location data

Payment Information

Subscription payments are processed by Apple (via the App Store for iOS), Google (via Google Play for Android), and Stripe (for web). We do not store your credit card number or full payment details. We receive only transaction confirmations, subscription status, and billing identifiers from these payment processors.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve the Service
• Process your account registration and manage your subscription
• Track course enrollment, progress, and completion
• Facilitate community features (discussions, cohorts, knowledge spaces)
• Send transactional emails (enrollment confirmations, session reminders)
• Generate aggregated analytics and platform metrics
• Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
• Enforce our Terms of Use and protect against misuse

4. Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information with:

• Service Providers: Third-party services that help us operate the platform (e.g., MongoDB for data storage, Resend for email, Stripe and Apple for payments, RevenueCat for subscription management, Jitsi for video conferencing).
• Other Users: Your display name, role, and profile photo may be visible to other users within courses, cohorts, community forums, and knowledge spaces you participate in.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law, regulation, or legal process.

5. Data Security

We use industry-standard security measures to protect your information, including encrypted data transmission (HTTPS/TLS), secure authentication, and access controls. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the Service. You may request deletion of your account and associated data by contacting us at support@ubuntu-village.org. Some information may be retained as required by law or for legitimate business purposes (e.g., fraud prevention, financial records).

7. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your personal information
• Object to or restrict certain processing of your data
• Request portability of your data

To exercise these rights, contact us at support@ubuntu-village.org.

8. Children's Privacy

The Service is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have collected information from a child under 13, we will promptly delete that information.

9. Third-Party Services

Our Service integrates with third-party services including Google (authentication and Google Play payments), Apple App Store (iOS subscriptions and payments), Stripe (web payments), RevenueCat (subscription management), Jitsi (video conferencing), and Resend (email). Each of these services has its own privacy policy governing the use of your information. We encourage you to review their policies.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Service after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: