NTH Count ("we," "our," "us") is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of personal data we collect, how we use it, how we share it, and the measures we take to keep it secure. It also informs you of your rights concerning your personal data. This Privacy Policy applies to all our technological and electronic election solutions for national elections, organizational elections, and other services provided by NTH Count (collectively referred to as "Services").

By using our Services, you agree to the collection, use, and disclosure of your information as described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with any part of this Privacy Policy, please refrain from using our Services.

The Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following categories of personal information:

How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

a. To Deliver Our Services:

- To enable national or organizational elections, including electronic voting systems.

- To verify voters’ identity and ensure the integrity and security of the election process.

b. To Improve Our Services:

- To analyze and optimize system performance, assess polls, analyse election performance, statistical analysis of non-identifying data, user experience, and reliability.

c. To Comply with Legal Obligations:

- To adhere to national or international election laws, data protection regulations, and auditing requirements.

d. To Communicate with You:

To respond to inquiries, provide technical support, and send updates about the Services.

e. For Security and Fraud Prevention:

- To monitor and ensure the security, integrity, and reliability of our electronic voting systems.

How We Share Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal data. However, we may share your information under the following circumstances:

a. With Election Authorities or Organizations:

- For national or organizational elections, we may share data with the relevant authorities to facilitate electoral processes, as required by law.

b. With Service Providers and Partners:

- We may share your data with trusted third-party vendors or partners who provide essential services such as cloud hosting, IT support, cybersecurity, or auditing. These providers are contractually bound to keep your data secure and use it only for agreed purposes.

c. To Comply with Legal Requirements:

- If required to do so by law, regulation, or court order, we may disclose your personal information to comply with legal obligations.

d. In Case of Business Transfers:

- In the event of a merger, acquisition, or transfer of assets, your data may be transferred to the new entity to ensure the continuity of our Services.

Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, including legal, regulatory, and contractual obligations. For electoral data, retention periods may vary depending on the election type and legal requirements.
Once the retention period expires, we securely delete, anonymize, or archive the data.

Data Security

We take data protection seriously and implement appropriate technical, administrative, and organizational measures to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of your information. These include:

- Encryption: Protecting data during transmission and storage using encryption protocols.

- Access Controls: Restricting access to authorized personnel only.

- Audits and Monitoring: Regular monitoring and auditing of our systems to prevent unauthorized access or misuse.

- Secure Infrastructure: Hosting data in secure, compliant servers.

Despite these measures, no method of data transmission or storage is perfectly secure. If you believe your data has been compromised, please contact us immediately.

Your Rights

You have certain rights regarding your personal data, including:

- Access: In compliance with national and organizational election law you can request access to your personal information.

- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.

- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal obligations.

- Restriction: Request limitations on how we use your personal data.

- Objection: Object to processing of your data according to national or organizational law in proscribed situations.

- Withdraw Consent: Where processing relies on your consent, you may withdraw it at any time.

To exercise your rights, please contact us using the details below.

International Data Transfers

If we transfer your data outside of your country, we will ensure adequate safeguards are in place to protect your information, in compliance with applicable laws.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, analyze usage, and ensure system security. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. For more details, refer to our [Cookie Policy].

Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page, and significant changes will be communicated through appropriate means. Please review this page regularly to stay informed.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

NTH Count Ltd
12 – 24 Adeola Odeku Street
Victoria Island, Lagos
+234 707 783 6052
thenthpoll@gmail.com

Jurisdiction

This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Any disputes related to this Privacy Policy will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in Nigeria.

Thank you for trusting Pollity to provide secure and transparent electronic solutions for elections at both national and organizational levels.