How APOPA collects, uses, processes and safeguards your information.
Effective Date: 27 May 2026
We may collect the following information during registration and usage:
To maintain platform security and prevent duplicate registrations, we may collect:
Facial verification is used only for identity verification, duplicate account prevention, fraud prevention and platform security.
We may collect limited technical information including:
This information helps improve platform performance and user experience.
We use collected information for purposes including:
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
We do not sell or rent your personal information. However, information may be shared with trusted third-party service providers required for platform operations, including:
We may also disclose information if required by law, legal process or government authority.
We implement reasonable security measures including:
While we take reasonable steps to protect your information, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure.
We retain information only for as long as necessary for:
Facial verification references may be securely retained to prevent duplicate registrations and unauthorized access.
You may have the right to:
Requests may be submitted through the contact details provided below.
APOPA may send:
Users can manage notification permissions through device settings.
The App uses trusted third-party services including:
These providers operate under their own privacy and security policies. APOPA is not responsible for third-party policies or service interruptions beyond our reasonable control.
The App may be used by individuals of various age groups. We do not knowingly collect personal information in violation of applicable laws relating to children's privacy.
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes become effective upon posting within the application or associated platforms. Continued use of the App after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.
Some constituency information displayed within the APOPA application is obtained from publicly available sources, including Wikipedia.
Wikipedia content is made available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike (CC BY-SA) license. We acknowledge and appreciate the contributions of the Wikipedia community.
While we make reasonable efforts to keep the information accurate and up to date, we do not guarantee the completeness, accuracy, or timeliness of the information provided.
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/
To ensure the security of user accounts, APOPA uses One-Time Password (OTP) verification only for the following purposes:
APOPA does not send OTPs for marketing, promotional messages, advertisements, or any other unrelated purposes. OTPs are generated solely to verify user identity and secure access to the platform.
Users are responsible for keeping their OTPs confidential and must not share them with anyone. APOPA will never ask users to disclose their OTP through phone calls, emails, or messages.
APOPA is an independent survey and engagement platform. The platform is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or officially connected with any government authority, public institution, or political organization unless explicitly stated otherwise.
APOPA is built on trust — verified, anonymous in reporting, and independent.