Privacy Policy
Internet Village Platform
Operated by The Internet Village Limited (Gambia)
1. Introduction
The Internet Village Limited ("Company", "we", "our", or "us") operates the Internet Village platform — a community-powered digital economy platform encompassing learning, talent, marketplace, payments (MansaPay), AI tools (AI Village), and community services ("Platform", "App").
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, protect, and disclose your information when you use the Internet Village Platform and related services.
By using the App, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
2. Information We Collect
A. Personal Information
- • Full name
- • Email address
- • Phone number
- • Profile photo
- • Date of birth
- • Nationality
- • Government-issued ID (for verification, if required)
B. Account Information
- • Username
- • Member ID
- • Account status
- • Wallet balance
- • Transaction history
- • Bonus records
C. Payment & KYC Information
For MansaPay wallet, escrow, marketplace transactions, and withdrawals, we may collect:
- • Billing name
- • Transaction amount and history
- • Payment status
- • KYC verification details (national ID, verification number, selfie)
- • Wallet balance and escrow holdings
- • Payout destination (bank, mobile money, or internal transfer)
We do not store full credit card numbers. Payments are processed securely by third-party payment providers (e.g., ModemPay, Wave, Afrimoney). KYC data is used solely for identity verification and regulatory compliance.
C2. Marketplace & Talent Profile
If you create a talent profile, business profile, or list products/services:
- • Skills, portfolio, and certifications
- • Business name, products, and services
- • Reviews and ratings from other users
- • Availability and hire status
- • Internet Village Employment ID (IVE-ID)
This information is publicly visible to enable hiring, marketplace transactions, and community trust.
D. Usage Data
- • IP address
- • Device type
- • Operating system
- • Browser type
- • App usage logs
- • Login times
- • Pages viewed
E. Live Streaming & Media Data
If you use live features:
- • Video/audio streams (during broadcast)
- • Chat messages
- • Viewer interactions
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your data to:
- ✓ Create and manage user accounts and Internet Village IDs
- ✓ Provide dashboards, MansaPay wallet, and escrow services
- ✓ Credit bonuses (e.g., D365 activation bonus)
- ✓ Process payments, marketplace transactions, and withdrawals
- ✓ Enable talent marketplace, job applications, and freelance proposals
- ✓ Verify identity (KYC) and display verification badges
- ✓ Enable live streaming and community features
- ✓ Provide AI Village tools (AI-generated content, CVs, proposals)
- ✓ Send notifications
- ✓ Improve platform performance
- ✓ Prevent fraud, abuse, and money laundering
- ✓ Comply with Gambian regulatory and legal obligations
4. Legal Basis for Processing
We process data based on:
- • User consent
- • Contractual necessity (providing app services)
- • Legal compliance
- • Legitimate business interests
6. Data Security
We implement reasonable security measures including:
- • Encrypted connections (HTTPS/SSL)
- • Secure authentication
- • Role-based access controls
- • Transaction validation
- • Data encryption where applicable
However, no system is 100% secure.
7. Data Retention
We retain your data:
- • As long as your account remains active
- • As required by financial regulations
- • For legal compliance
You may request deletion of your account, subject to legal retention requirements.
8. Your Rights
Depending on applicable laws, you may:
- • Request access to your data
- • Request correction of inaccurate data
- • Request deletion of your account
- • Object to certain processing
- • Withdraw consent
9. Children's Privacy
The Internet Village Platform is not intended for children under 13 (or applicable legal age in your jurisdiction). Coding Academy junior tracks (ages 8–16) require parental/guardian consent and enrollment.
We do not knowingly collect data from minors without parental consent. Kid enrollment data is visible only to platform administrators.
10. International Data Transfers
Your data may be stored and processed outside The Gambia, including in the United States or other jurisdictions where our service providers operate.
By using the App, you consent to such transfers.
12. Account Deletion
Users may request account deletion by using the in-app deletion feature or contacting us.
Upon deletion:
- • Personal data will be removed
- • Financial records may be erased, or retained for compliance
13. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify users of material changes via:
- • In-app notification
- • Website update
14. Contact Information
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