Effective Date: January 1, 2025
Application: This Privacy Policy applies specifically to the MorphIt platform ("MorphIt" or "the Platform"), a civic engagement application developed by KahiDreamers. For general company privacy practices, please see our General Privacy Policy.
1. Introduction
MorphIt is a civic engagement platform that uses generative AI to help ordinary citizens participate meaningfully in their communities. We understand that civic participation requires trust, and we are committed to protecting your privacy while enabling you to make a positive impact in your community.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Account and Profile Information
- Basic Account Data: Name, email address, username, password (encrypted)
- Profile Information: Optional profile photo, bio, location (city/region)
- Community Interests: Topics and issues you follow or engage with
- Verification Data: Information to verify your community membership (where applicable)
2.2 User-Generated Content
- Proposals and Ideas: Community improvement suggestions you create or contribute to
- Comments and Discussions: Your participation in community conversations
- Votes and Support: Issues and proposals you support
- AI-Assisted Content: Content created with the help of MorphIt's generative AI tools
- Attachments: Documents, images, or files you upload to support your proposals
2.3 Community and Location Data
- Location Information: City, neighborhood, or region for relevant civic issues (you control how specific)
- Community Memberships: Local groups or communities you join
- Geolocation: Optional precise location data for location-specific features (with your explicit permission)
2.4 Usage and Interaction Data
- Features and tools you use
- Issues and topics you view or engage with
- Connections with other users
- Time spent on different features
- AI assistance requests and interactions
2.5 Device and Technical Data
- Device type and operating system
- IP address and browser type
- App version and settings
- Log files and error reports
3. How We Use Your Information
3.1 Platform Functionality
- Civic Engagement: Enable you to create, share, and support community proposals
- AI Assistance: Provide generative AI tools to help you articulate ideas and analyze community issues
- Matching and Discovery: Connect you with relevant local issues and like-minded community members
- Community Features: Facilitate discussions, collaborations, and collective action
3.2 Content and Recommendations
- Show you relevant local issues and opportunities
- Recommend community groups and initiatives
- Personalize your feed based on interests and location
- Provide AI-generated insights about community issues
3.3 Platform Improvement
- Improve AI models for better civic engagement support
- Analyze usage patterns to enhance features
- Identify and fix bugs
- Develop new tools for community organizing
3.4 Safety and Integrity
- Detect and prevent abuse, spam, and misinformation
- Verify authenticity of proposals and users
- Maintain a respectful community environment
- Comply with legal obligations
4. AI and Generative Content
4.1 How AI Works in MorphIt
MorphIt's generative AI helps you:
- Draft and refine community proposals
- Analyze local issues and identify solutions
- Summarize complex policy documents
- Generate data-driven insights about your community
- Improve communication and collaboration
4.2 AI Training and Your Content
Important: We may use anonymized, aggregated civic engagement data to improve our AI models, but:
- Personal identifiers are removed
- Private content is never used for training
- You can opt out of having your content used for AI improvement
- Sensitive or controversial content is excluded from training data
4.3 AI-Generated Content Disclosure
Content created with AI assistance may be labeled as such. You remain responsible for reviewing and approving AI-generated content before publishing.
5. Public vs. Private Information
5.1 Public Information
The following information is public by default on MorphIt:
- Your profile name and bio (unless set to anonymous)
- Public proposals and community initiatives you create
- Comments on public discussions
- Support for public proposals (voting)
- Community memberships (unless you opt for privacy)
5.2 Private Information
The following remains private unless you choose to share:
- Email address and contact information
- Direct messages with other users
- Draft proposals and private notes
- Precise location data
- Private community groups (if invitation-only)
5.3 Anonymous Participation
MorphIt offers anonymous participation options for sensitive issues. When using anonymous mode:
- Your name is not displayed publicly
- Contributions are shown as "Anonymous User"
- We still maintain internal records for safety and moderation
6. Data Sharing and Disclosure
6.1 Sharing Within the Community
Public content you create on MorphIt is visible to:
- Other MorphIt users in your community
- Anyone viewing public proposals and discussions
- Local government or community organizations (if proposals are submitted to them)
6.2 Third-Party Service Providers
We may share data with trusted providers who help us operate MorphIt:
- Cloud hosting and storage providers
- AI and natural language processing services
- Analytics and performance monitoring
- Payment processors (for premium features)
- Email and communication services
6.3 Government and Civic Organizations
If you submit proposals to local government or civic organizations through MorphIt:
- Your submission and supporting information will be shared with those entities
- You will be informed before any such sharing occurs
- Those organizations' privacy policies will also apply
6.4 Legal Requirements
We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or to:
- Respond to legal requests
- Protect our rights and safety
- Prevent fraud or abuse
- Investigate security incidents
6.5 We Do Not Sell Your Data
We do not sell your personal information to third parties for marketing or any other purpose.
7. Data Storage and Security
7.1 Data Storage
- Cloud Storage: Data is stored on secure cloud servers
- Geographic Location: Data may be stored in multiple regions for reliability
- Backups: Regular backups are maintained for data recovery
7.2 Security Measures
- Encryption in transit (HTTPS/TLS)
- Encryption at rest for sensitive data
- Secure authentication and access controls
- Regular security audits and updates
- Moderation tools to prevent abuse
7.3 Data Retention
- Active Accounts: Data retained while your account is active
- Public Proposals: May remain visible after account deletion (for community continuity)
- Account Deletion: Personal data deleted within 30 days, except as noted
- Legal Requirements: Some data may be retained longer if required by law
8. Your Rights and Choices
8.1 Access and Control
You have the right to:
- Access all data associated with your account
- Download your proposals and contributions
- Edit or delete your content
- Update your profile and preferences
- Close your account
8.2 Privacy Settings
You can control:
- What information is public vs. private
- Who can see your profile and activity
- Whether to participate anonymously
- Email and notification preferences
- Location sharing preferences
- AI assistance preferences
8.3 Opting Out
You can opt out of:
- Having your anonymized content used for AI training
- Personalized recommendations (you'll see generic content instead)
- Analytics cookies (may limit some features)
- Email communications (except essential service messages)
8.4 Account Deletion
To delete your account:
- Go to Settings and select "Delete Account"
- Or email [email protected]
- Note: Public proposals may remain for community continuity, but will be anonymized
9. Children's Privacy
MorphIt is intended for users 13 years and older. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If you believe a child under 13 has created an account, please contact us at [email protected].
10. International Data Transfers
MorphIt may be used globally. Your data may be transferred to, stored, or processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data.
11. Your Privacy Rights by Location
11.1 California Residents (CCPA/CPRA)
California residents have additional rights including:
- Right to know what personal information is collected and why
- Right to delete personal information
- Right to opt-out of sale (we don't sell your data)
- Right to non-discrimination
- Right to correct inaccurate information
11.2 European Union Residents (GDPR)
EU residents have rights including:
- Right to access your personal data
- Right to rectification
- Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
- Right to data portability
- Right to object to processing
- Right to withdraw consent
- Right to lodge a complaint with supervisory authorities
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by:
- Posting a notice in the app
- Sending you an email
- Displaying a prominent notification
Your continued use after changes indicates acceptance of the updated policy.
13. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding your privacy or this Privacy Policy:
Email: [email protected]
Subject Line: MorphIt Privacy Inquiry
Website: https://kahidreamers.com
14. Additional Resources