Privacy Policy

How LOSL-C collects, uses, and protects your personal information

Last updated: January 2025

Information We Collect

Personal Information

When you join our community or attend events, we may collect:

Name and email address
Social media handles (when voluntarily provided)
Technical skill level and interests
Location (city/country) for event organization

Usage Information

We might automatically collect certain information when you visit our website:

Browser type and version
Pages visited and time spent
Device and operating system information
Referral source (which website directed you to us)

Note: We do not collect or store IP addresses.

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

Organizing and announcing community events and workshops
Sending relevant technical content and updates
Facilitating networking between community members
Improving our website and community services
Responding to your questions and support requests
Analyzing usage patterns to enhance user experience

Data Protection & Security

Security Measures

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data:

Encryption of data in transit and at rest
Regular security audits and updates
Limited access to personal data on a need-to-know basis
Secure hosting with reputable cloud providers

Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. Inactive accounts may be deleted after 2 years of inactivity with prior notice.

Information Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information only in the following circumstances:

With your explicit consent
To comply with legal obligations or court orders
To protect the rights and safety of our community members
With trusted service providers who assist in operating our community (under strict confidentiality agreements)

Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data
Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service
Objection: Object to processing of your data for specific purposes
Withdrawal: Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent

To exercise these rights, please contact us at support@loslc.tech

Cookies and Tracking

Our website uses minimal cookies and similar technologies to:

Remember your preferences and settings
Provide basic website functionality
Improve user experience

We do not use third-party cookies or tracking scripts. Any analytics we perform is done with privacy-focused tools that respect user privacy and do not track users across websites.

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. However, disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may collect information:

GitHub: For code repositories and project management
Social Media Platforms: For community engagement and content sharing
Email Services: For community communications

Privacy-focused approach: We prioritize services that respect user privacy and do not engage in cross-site tracking. When possible, we use privacy-focused alternatives to mainstream analytics and tracking tools.

These services have their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review them.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website and updating the "Last updated" date. Continued use of our services after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Email: privacy@loslc.tech

General Contact: support@loslc.tech

Address: LOSL-C Community, Lomé, Togo