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Privacy Policy

Last updated: July 2026  ·  Simon Kombian Ventures  ·  BN645741225

Your privacy matters to us. This policy explains what personal data SKVOTE collects, why we collect it, and how we protect it — in plain language.

1. Who We Are

Simon Kombian Ventures (Business Registration No. BN645741225) operates SKVOTE at skvote.com. We are the data controller responsible for your personal information collected through our platform.

Contact: admin@skvote.com

2. What Data We Collect

Data How We Get It Why We Collect It
Mobile phone number From Hubtel after payment confirmation To track votes, verify transactions, handle disputes
Transaction amount From Hubtel payment system To calculate vote counts and revenue
Hubtel Transaction ID From Hubtel payment callback For dispute resolution and audit trail
Vote choices From USSD or website interaction To record and count votes for contestants
Payment date & time Automatically when payment is made For transaction records and dispute resolution

We do not collect: your full name, email address, national ID, location data, or any biometric information.

We do not store your Mobile Money PIN or payment card details — these are handled entirely by Hubtel.

3. How We Use Your Data

We do not use your data for marketing, advertising, or sell it to third parties.

4. Who We Share Your Data With

Hubtel (Payment Processor)

Your phone number and payment details are shared with Hubtel to process Mobile Money transactions. Hubtel is a licensed payment service provider regulated in Ghana. View their privacy policy at hubtel.com.

Event Organisers

Event organisers can see vote counts and revenue for their events. They do not see individual voter phone numbers — only aggregated totals.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your data if required by Ghanaian law, court order, or regulatory authority.

We do not share your data with any other third parties.

5. How We Protect Your Data

6. How Long We Keep Your Data

7. Your Rights

Under Ghana's Data Protection Act, 2012 (Act 843), you have the right to:

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at admin@skvote.com with your phone number. We will respond within 14 business days.

8. Cookies & Tracking

SKVOTE's website (skvote.com) does not use tracking cookies, advertising pixels, or third-party analytics tools. We do not track you across other websites.

9. USSD Privacy

When you vote via USSD shortcode, your phone number is captured by the mobile network and shared with Hubtel's Programmable Services. SKVOTE receives your phone number only after a successful payment is confirmed.

USSD sessions are not recorded or stored by SKVOTE beyond the vote transaction itself.

10. Children's Privacy

SKVOTE is not intended for use by persons under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has used our platform, contact us at admin@skvote.com.

11. Changes To This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify users of significant changes by posting a notice on skvote.com. The date at the top of this page shows when it was last updated.

12. Complaints

If you have concerns about how we handle your data, you may contact:

13. Contact Us