Qura - Electronic Voting System

Information We Collect

Qura collects certain information to provide and improve our electronic voting services. This may include:

Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, and organization details provided during account creation.
Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our platform, including login times, features used, and voting activity.
Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, and cookies that help us optimize your experience.

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

To provide and maintain our electronic voting services
To verify your identity and prevent fraud
To improve our platform based on your feedback and usage patterns
To communicate with you about service updates and respond to inquiries
To comply with applicable laws and regulations

Compliance with Kenya's Data Protection Act

Qura is fully compliant with Kenya's Data Protection Act (2019). We adhere to the following principles:

Lawfulness, Fairness, and Transparency: We process personal data in accordance with the law, fairly, and in a transparent manner.
Purpose Limitation: We collect data for specific, explicit, and legitimate purposes as outlined in this policy.
Data Minimization: We limit collection to what is necessary for the purposes for which it is processed.

Data Subject Rights under Kenya's DPA

In accordance with Kenya's Data Protection Act, you have the right to:

Be informed of the use to which your personal data is being put
Access your data and information about your data being processed
Object to the processing of all or part of your personal data
Request for the correction or deletion of false or misleading data about yourself

Data Security

We implement robust security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. Our blockchain-based technology ensures that voting data is encrypted, immutable, and transparent to authorized participants only.

Our platform employs industry-standard encryption protocols, multi-factor authentication, and regular security audits to safeguard your data. All personal information is stored in secure environments with restricted access.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required for legal, regulatory, or operational purposes. In accordance with Kenya's Data Protection Act, we have implemented a data retention schedule that specifies the period for which different categories of data will be retained.

Cookie Policy

Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience. These small text files allow us to remember your preferences, understand usage patterns, and improve our services. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any significant changes in accordance with Kenya's Data Protection Act. We encourage you to review this page regularly for the latest information on our privacy practices.

Last updated: March 2025