Sawaka Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how Sawaka collects, uses, stores, and protects personal information when visitors and users access the platform.

By using Sawaka, you acknowledge that your personal information may be processed as described in this policy.

Sawaka may collect the following types of personal information, depending on how you use the platform:

• Name and email address;
• Account information and credentials;
• Supplier or business profile information, including descriptions, categories, and contact details;
• Location or region;
• User-submitted project information;
• Technical information such as browser type, device information, IP address, and usage logs.

Some information is provided directly by users; other information may be collected automatically when the platform is accessed.

Sawaka uses personal information to:

• Create and manage user accounts;
• Display supplier and project-related information on the platform;
• Support platform features and improve usability;
• Generate project ideas and related suggestions;
• Maintain security and prevent misuse;
• Communicate with users when necessary regarding their account or platform activity.

Personal information is stored using platform databases and technical service providers used to operate Sawaka.

Access to stored information is limited to authorized persons or systems needed to operate, maintain, and improve the platform.

Sawaka takes reasonable measures to protect stored information, though no system can guarantee absolute security.

Sawaka keeps personal information only as long as reasonably necessary to:

• Operate the platform and support user accounts;
• Maintain records and improve services;
• Resolve issues or disputes;
• Meet applicable legal or operational obligations.

Users may request assistance regarding deletion or correction of their personal information by contacting Sawaka through the methods described in this policy.

Sawaka does not sell personal information.

Information may be visible to other users when intentionally published as part of a supplier profile, project, or community interaction on the platform.

Information may also be processed by technical service providers that help operate Sawaka, such as hosting, database, or infrastructure providers. These providers are expected to handle information only as needed to support platform operations.

Users are responsible for:

• Providing accurate information to the best of their knowledge;
• Ensuring that information they publish on the platform does not violate the rights or privacy of others;
• Protecting the confidentiality of their account credentials;
• Reviewing what they choose to share publicly through supplier profiles, projects, or community interactions.

Sawaka may use submitted information to support AI-assisted project idea generation, supplier discovery, and resource estimation.

AI-generated outputs may rely on assumptions, including typical products associated with supplier categories, average local market prices, publicly available information, and information voluntarily provided by users.

AI-generated suggestions are provided for informational and exploratory purposes only. Users should verify AI-generated outputs before making business decisions.

For the MVP, Sawaka may use only essential technical cookies or similar technologies needed for authentication, security, and platform operation.

Advanced advertising or tracking cookies are out of scope for the current version of the platform.

Technical data such as session identifiers and usage logs may be collected to maintain platform functionality and security.

Users can request assistance regarding privacy-related matters, including:

• Questions about how personal information is handled;
• Requests to correct inaccurate information;
• Requests to delete personal information.

To submit a request, contact Sawaka through the contact method made available on the platform or by email at contact@sawaka.org.

Sawaka may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in platform features, legal requirements, or operational practices.

When material changes are made, the updated version and date will be published on this page. Continued use of the platform after changes take effect constitutes acknowledgment of the updated policy.

Questions regarding this Privacy Policy may be directed to Sawaka through the contact methods made available on the platform or by email at contact@sawaka.org.