Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Akili Group ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website www.akilig.com or engage our services. Please read this policy carefully. By using our website, you consent to the practices described herein.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

• Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and company name when you fill out our contact form or request a quote.
• Project Details: Information about your project requirements shared through our contact forms or direct communication.
• Communication Data: Records of correspondence when you contact us via email, phone, or through our website.

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

• Usage Data: Browser type, operating system, pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring URLs.
• Analytics Data: We use Google Analytics and Vercel Analytics to understand website performance and user behavior in aggregate.
• Cookies: Essential cookies for website functionality. We do not use advertising or tracking cookies.

3. How We Use Your Information

• To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
• To deliver and manage the services you request
• To improve our website and services
• To send you relevant updates about our services (with your consent)
• To comply with legal obligations
• To protect our rights and prevent misuse

4. Data Protection & Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including:

• Encrypted data transmission (HTTPS/TLS)
• Secure server infrastructure hosted on Vercel
• Access controls and authentication for admin systems
• Regular security reviews and updates
• Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) for all client project data

5. Client Project Confidentiality

We maintain the highest standards of confidentiality for all client projects:

• All projects are covered by NDAs — we never publicly disclose client names, project details, or proprietary information without explicit written consent
• Source code, business logic, and intellectual property developed for clients remain the client's exclusive property
• Our team members are bound by confidentiality agreements
• Project data is securely stored and accessible only to authorized team members working on the project

6. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

• Vercel: Website hosting and analytics
• Google Analytics: Website usage analytics (anonymized)
• MongoDB Atlas: Secure database hosting
• Resend: Email delivery service

These services have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law. Contact form submissions are retained for up to 12 months. Client project data is retained per the terms of individual service agreements.

8. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your personal information
• Withdraw consent for data processing
• Request a copy of your data in a portable format

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at akili.digit@gmail.com.

9. International Data Transfers

Akili Group operates from DR Congo and Canada. Your data may be processed in either location. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for any international data transfers in compliance with applicable data protection laws.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on this page with a new "Last updated" date.