Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 8, 2025

Welcome to Oroko Community Worldwide (“we,” “us,”, "OCW" or “our”). Your privacy matters to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect personal information when you visit orokoworldwide.org and use our Oroko Community platform (the “Service”). By accessing or using the Service, you agree to this policy. The Oroko Community Worldwide Website Website is Managed by Cornerstone Design

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

• Account Registration: Name, email address, username, password.

• Profile Details: Clan affiliation, location (optional), biography.

• User-Generated Content: Forum posts, comments, private messages, blog submissions, pages you create (e.g., “Tribes” entries).

• Uploads: Images or files you attach to forum threads, gallery, or database records.

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

• Usage Data: Pages visited, time stamps, clicks, preferences.

• Log Data: IP address, browser type and version, operating system, referring URLs.

• Cookies & Similar Technologies: Session cookies, persistent cookies, local storage to remember preferences and keep you logged in.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your data to:

• Provide & Maintain the Service: Authenticate you, display relevant content (forums, groups, “Tribes” pages).

• Communicate: Send account notifications, password resets, community announcements, newsletters (if subscribed).

• Personalize Experience: Remember your settings (language, dark mode, filters), recommend relevant groups or discussions.

• Moderation & Safety: Prevent abuse, enforce community guidelines, investigate violations.

• Analytics & Improvements: Understand how the Service is used so we can improve features and performance.

3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

If you are in the EU/EEA, our legal bases include:

• Consent: For optional newsletters or marketing communications.

• Contract: To operate your account and provide the Service.

• Legitimate Interests: To maintain security, personalize content, and improve the platform.

• Compliance: To comply with legal obligations (e.g., responding to lawful requests).

4. Information Sharing & Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share data only as follows:

• With Service Providers: Hosting providers, analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics), email services. They may process data on our behalf under confidentiality agreements.

• Legal Requirements: If required by law or court order, or to protect rights, property, or safety.

• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred, with notice.

5. Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Manage your session and remain logged in.

• Remember interface preferences (e.g., dark mode).

• Analyze trends and traffic (via anonymized analytics).

You can control cookies through your browser settings; however, disabling cookies may limit functionality.

6. Your Rights

If you reside in the EU/EEA or certain other jurisdictions, you have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data.

• Rectification: Update or correct inaccurate data.

• Erasure (“Right to be Forgotten”): Ask us to delete your data, subject to legal obligations.

• Restriction: Temporarily block processing of certain data.

• Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.

• Object: Object to certain processing (e.g., direct marketing).

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@orokoworldwide.org. We will respond within 30 days.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. We may also retain data to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, or enforce agreements.

8. Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. Please help keep your account safe by using a strong password and also using a second factor authentication method to further protect your account.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our Service is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected such data, please contact us; we will promptly delete it.

10. External Links

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please refer to their policies when you leave our site.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy. When we do, we will revise the “Last updated” date at the top. Continued use of the Service after changes signifies your acceptance.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this policy, please contact:
Email: privacy@orokoworldwide.org
Address: Oroko Worldwide, P.O. Box 123, Buea, Cameroon

Thank you for being part of Oroko Community Worldwide. We value your trust and are committed to protecting your privacy.