Privacy Policy

Introduction

ACTS ML ("we", "our", "us") is a project of the African Centre for Technology Studies (ACTS). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our platform at app.actsml.com and our website at actsml.com.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data transparently. By using ACTS ML, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

Information We Collect

Account Information

When you create an account, we collect:

• Your name and email address
• Authentication credentials (stored securely using industry-standard encryption)
• Profile information you choose to provide

Data You Upload

When you use the platform, you may upload datasets. These datasets remain your property. We do not access, use, or share your private datasets unless you explicitly mark them as open-source.

Usage Information

We automatically collect certain technical information, including:

• Browser type and version
• Pages visited and features used
• Timestamps of activity
• IP address (anonymized for analytics)

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve the ACTS ML platform
• Process your model training and deployment requests
• Send important service notifications
• Respond to your support requests and inquiries
• Analyse platform usage to improve the experience
• Comply with legal obligations

Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored on secure servers. We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

Datasets you upload are stored in isolated project repositories with access controls. Only you and users you explicitly grant access to can view your private datasets.

Open-Source Datasets

When you mark a dataset as "open-source", it becomes publicly accessible to other platform users. Before marking a dataset as open-source, please ensure you have the right to share that data and that it does not contain sensitive personal information.

Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services for analytics, hosting, and infrastructure. These services are bound by their own privacy policies and we ensure they provide adequate data protection.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your account and associated data
• Export your datasets at any time
• Withdraw consent for optional data processing

Children's Privacy

ACTS ML is designed to be accessible to users of all ages, including educational contexts. However, users under 13 should use the platform under parental or guardian supervision.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify registered users of significant changes via email. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page indicates when the policy was last revised.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, contact us at info@actsml.com or write to:

African Centre for Technology Studies
2nd Floor, Konza Complex
Nairobi-Mombasa Road
P.O. Box 45917 - 00100
Nairobi, Kenya