Privacy Policy

DisinfoEye ("we," "us," "our") is a digital platform developed by iWatch Africa to track, report, and analyze online disinformation, hate speech, and abuse—especially targeting journalists and vulnerable groups. We are committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of our users and contributors.

This policy applies to all users of the DisinfoEye platform, including visitors, contributors, journalists, researchers, partner organizations, and individuals submitting reports of disinformation or abuse.

By accessing or using the DisinfoEye website or services, you agree to the collection and use of your personal data in accordance with this policy.

We treat sensitive data with strict confidentiality and only for investigative and advocacy purposes.

• Consent – When you voluntarily provide information
• Legitimate Interest – For platform improvement and research
• Legal Obligation – When required by law
• Public Interest – For monitoring disinformation affecting democracy

• Enable platform functionality
• Analyze disinformation trends
• Support advocacy campaigns
• Improve detection accuracy
• Respond to user inquiries
• Share insights (anonymized) with partners
• Comply with legal requirements

We implement robust security measures including:

• HTTPS encryption
• Role-based access control
• Secure servers and firewalls
• Regular security audits

While we implement strong protections, no system is completely immune to breaches.

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Correct inaccurate information
• Request data deletion
• Withdraw consent
• Object to processing
• File complaints