Managing your personal data

<h1>Managing Your Personal Data</h1> <h2>Overview</h2> <p>At Zakaya, we believe you should have complete control over your personal information. This guide walks you through all the options available for managing your data, from basic privacy settings to requesting a complete data download or account deletion.</p> <h2>Privacy Settings</h2> <p>Your privacy settings are the first line of defense in controlling your digital footprint on Zakaya.</p> <h3>Accessing Privacy Settings</h3> <ol> <li>Tap your profile picture in the top right corner</li> <li>Select <strong>Settings</strong> from the dropdown menu</li> <li>Choose <strong>Privacy &amp; Data</strong> from the sidebar</li> </ol> <p>Here you'll find all options related to your personal information organized into several sections.</p> <h3>Profile Visibility</h3> <p>Control who can see your profile information:</p> <ul> <li><strong>Public</strong>: Anyone on Zakaya can view your profile</li> <li><strong>Community Only</strong>: Only members of communities you've joined can see your profile</li> <li><strong>Connections Only</strong>: Only people you've connected with can view your profile</li> <li><strong>Custom</strong>: Set specific visibility for individual profile elements</li> </ul> <p>The Custom option lets you fine-tune exactly what information is visible to different groups. For example, you might allow everyone to see your display name but restrict your activity feed to connections only.</p> <h2>Data Collection Controls</h2> <p>Zakaya collects certain information to improve your experience, but you can decide what gets collected.</p> <h3>Usage Data</h3> <p>Toggle whether Zakaya can collect information about:</p> <ul> <li><strong>Feature usage</strong>: Which features you use most frequently</li> <li><strong>Time spent</strong>: How long you spend in different sections of the app</li> <li><strong>Interaction patterns</strong>: How you navigate through the platform</li> </ul> <p>This data helps us improve the platform, but it's completely optional. Turning these options off won't affect your core experience.</p> <h3>Content Recommendations</h3> <p>Manage how Zakaya personalizes content for you:</p> <ul> <li><strong>Community recommendations</strong>: Suggestions for new communities to join</li> <li><strong>Connection suggestions</strong>: Potential new connections based on your network</li> <li><strong>Content feed personalization</strong>: How your feed is customized to your interests</li> </ul> <p>You can disable any or all of these without limiting your ability to use the platform.</p> <h2>Reviewing Your Data</h2> <p>Zakaya makes it easy to see what information we have about you.</p> <h3>Data Summary</h3> <p>To view a summary of your data:</p> <ol> <li>Go to <strong>Settings</strong> &gt; <strong>Privacy &amp; Data</strong></li> <li>Select <strong>Your Data Summary</strong></li> </ol> <p>This page shows categories of information we store, including:</p> <ul> <li>Profile information</li> <li>Community memberships</li> <li>Connection history</li> <li>Content you've created</li> <li>Activity logs</li> </ul> <h3>Detailed Data Review</h3> <p>For a more comprehensive view:</p> <ol> <li>Go to <strong>Settings</strong> &gt; <strong>Privacy &amp; Data</strong></li> <li>Select <strong>Download Your Information</strong></li> <li>Choose which categories of data you want to include</li> <li>Select your preferred format (JSON or HTML)</li> <li>Click <strong>Request Download</strong></li> </ol> <p>You'll receive an email with a secure link to download your data package when it's ready (usually within 24 hours).</p> <h2>Downloading Your Data</h2> <p>You have the right to export all your personal information from Zakaya.</p> <h3>Complete Data Export</h3> <p>To download everything:</p> <ol> <li>Go to <strong>Settings</strong> &gt; <strong>Privacy &amp; Data</strong></li> <li>Select <strong>Download Your Information</strong></li> <li>Check <strong>All Data</strong></li> <li>Choose your preferred format</li> <li>Click <strong>Request Download</strong></li> </ol> <p>The download will include:</p> <ul> <li>Your complete profile information</li> <li>All content you've created</li> <li>Your full activity history</li> <li>Lists of your connections and communities</li> <li>Direct message history (your messages only)</li> </ul> <h3>Selective Data Export</h3> <p>If you only need specific information:</p> <ol> <li>Follow the same path as above</li> <li>Instead of <strong>All Data</strong>, select only the categories you need</li> <li>Complete the request</li> </ol> <p>This is useful if you only need certain information, like your content posts or connection list.</p> <h2>Deleting Your Data</h2> <p>You can remove specific information or your entire account from Zakaya.</p> <h3>Removing Specific Information</h3> <p>To delete individual pieces of content:</p> <ol> <li>Navigate to the specific content (post, comment, etc.)</li> <li>Click the three dots (⋮) menu</li> <li>Select <strong>Delete</strong></li> <li>Confirm your choice</li> </ol> <p>Deleted content is immediately removed from public view and permanently deleted from our systems within 30 days.</p> <h3>Account Deletion</h3> <p>To completely delete your account:</p> <ol> <li>Go to <strong>Settings</strong> &gt; <strong>Account</strong></li> <li>Scroll to the bottom and select <strong>Delete Account</strong></li> <li>Read the information about what will be deleted</li> <li>Enter your password to confirm</li> <li>Select <strong>Permanently Delete My Account</strong></li> </ol> <p><strong>Important</strong>: Account deletion is permanent and cannot be undone. After the 30-day grace period, all your data will be permanently removed from our systems.</p> <h2>Data Retention</h2> <p>Even after you delete content or your account, some information may be retained temporarily:</p> <ul> <li><strong>Deleted content</strong>: Removed from public view immediately, but may remain in our backup systems for up to 30 days</li> <li><strong>Account deletion</strong>: We maintain a 30-day recovery period before permanent deletion</li> <li><strong>Legal requirements</strong>: Some information may be retained if required by law</li> </ul> <h2>Third-Party Data Sharing</h2> <p>Zakaya minimizes sharing your data with third parties, but some sharing is necessary for the platform to function.</p> <h3>Managing Third-Party Permissions</h3> <p>To review and manage third-party access:</p> <ol> <li>Go to <strong>Settings</strong> &gt; <strong>Privacy &amp; Data</strong></li> <li>Select <strong>Connected Services</strong></li> <li>Review the list of services with access to your account</li> <li>Click <strong>Revoke Access</strong> for any service you no longer want connected</li> </ol> <h3>Advertising Preferences</h3> <p>Control how your information is used for advertising:</p> <ol> <li>Go to <strong>Settings</strong> &gt; <strong>Privacy &amp; Data</strong></li> <li>Select <strong>Ad Preferences</strong></li> <li>Toggle <strong>Personalized Ads</strong> on or off</li> <li>Adjust your interest categories if personalization is enabled</li> </ol> <h2>Example: Creating a Privacy-Focused Profile</h2> <p>Here's how you might set up your account if privacy is your top priority:</p> <ol> <li>Set profile visibility to <strong>Connections Only</strong></li> <li>Disable all usage data collection</li> <li>Turn off all recommendation systems</li> <li>Disable personalized ads</li> <li>Review third-party connections and remove any unnecessary ones</li> <li>Set up a quarterly reminder to download and review your data</li> </ol> <p>With these settings, you'll maintain a minimal digital footprint while still enjoying Zakaya's community features.</p> <h2>Need More Help?</h2> <p>If you have questions about managing your data or need assistance with privacy settings:</p> <ul> <li>Visit our <strong>Privacy Help Center</strong> for more detailed guides</li> <li>Contact our support team through the <strong>Help</strong> button in settings</li> <li>Email [email protected] with specific privacy concerns</li> </ul> <p>We're committed to protecting your privacy and giving you control over your personal information.</p>