Effective Date: June 14, 2025
Last Updated: June 14, 2025

The Bisike Family Digital Heritage Project (“we,” “us,” “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of all visitors and members of bisikefamily.org. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, protect, and manage your information in alignment with our values of heritage preservation, unity, and transparency.

1. 📋 Information We Collect

a. Personal Information

We may collect the following details when you use our website or register as a member:

• Full name

• Email address and phone number

• Gender and date of birth

• City, state, and country of residence

• Lineage details for genealogy

• Voluntarily submitted photos, stories, or historical documents

b. Technical Information

• IP address and browser type

• Device and operating system

• Pages visited and time spent (for analytics and performance)

2. 🛠️ How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Build and maintain the Bisike Family Tree

• Facilitate membership and registration for the Bisike Family Meeting

• Send newsletters, announcements, and event invitations

• Manage donations, dues, and financial records

• Preserve and document our shared oral and written heritage

• Improve the design, security, and performance of bisikefamily.org

We do not sell or share your personal data with third-party marketers.

3. 🔐 Data Security

We use best practices to safeguard your data, including:

• Secure Socket Layer (SSL) encryption

• Regular security updates and data backups

• Restricted access to personal records, only by authorized family administrators

4. 👥 Who Has Access

• Verified family administrators and project team members

• Authorized developers (under data protection agreements)

• You — you can request a copy, update, or deletion of your personal data at any time

5. 🍪 Cookies & Analytics

We use cookies to help optimize the website experience and gather anonymous usage data via analytics tools. You can disable cookies through your browser settings if you prefer.

6. 📬 Email Communication

By registering or submitting your contact information, you agree to receive family updates and news. You can opt out of communications at any time by clicking “unsubscribe” in emails or emailing us at:
📧 nwanne@bisikefamily.org

7. 🧾 Data Retention

We retain your information as long as needed to fulfill the project’s goals or comply with legal or family governance obligations. You may request data removal at any time.

8. 🧒 Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 without explicit consent from a parent or guardian.

9. 🌍 Contact Us

For any questions, privacy concerns, or data access requests, please contact:
Bisike Family Project Coordinator
📧 Email: nwanne@bisikefamily.org
🌐 Website: www.bisikefamily.org
📍 Location: Umuozu, Imo State, Nigeria

10. 🔄 Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. All updates will be posted on this page with a new effective date. Continued use of the site indicates acceptance of the revised policy.