Privacy Policy

1. Who we are

ownit2buildit ("we", "our", "us") is a construction project management platform. We are committed to protecting the personal information of our users and the companies that use our platform.

2. Information we collect

• Account information: Name, email address, phone number, and company details provided during registration.
• Usage data: Pages visited, features used, and actions performed within the platform for analytics and product improvement.
• Project data: Project details, tasks, budgets, quotes, invoices, and other content you create within the platform.
• Payment information: We do not store card details. Payments are processed by Paynow and EcoCash. We retain payment reference numbers and subscription status.
• Device & log data: IP address, browser type, and timestamps of requests for security purposes.

3. How we use your information

• To provide, operate, and maintain the platform.
• To process payments and manage subscriptions.
• To send transactional emails (account confirmation, invoices, subscription reminders).
• To respond to support inquiries.
• To improve the platform based on aggregate usage analytics.
• To comply with legal obligations.

4. Data sharing

We do not sell your personal data. We share data only with:

• Payment processors (Paynow, EcoCash) — solely to process transactions.
• Cloud infrastructure providers (hosting, database, file storage) under strict data processing agreements.
• Law enforcement where required by applicable law.

5. Data retention

We retain your data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. After account deletion, data is purged within 90 days, except where retention is required by law.

6. Your rights

You have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you.
• Correct inaccurate data.
• Request deletion of your account and data.
• Export your project data.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at privacy@ownit2buildit.com.

7. Security

We use industry-standard encryption (TLS in transit, AES-256 at rest), access controls, and regular security reviews to protect your data. No system is 100% secure; we encourage strong passwords and prompt reporting of any suspected breach.

8. Cookies

We use essential cookies for authentication and session management. We do not use third-party advertising cookies.

9. Changes to this policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Significant changes will be communicated by email or a prominent notice on the platform. Continued use after the effective date constitutes acceptance.

10. Contact

Questions about this policy? Reach us at privacy@ownit2buildit.com or via WhatsApp at +263 77 227 3888.