Privacy Policy (Updated to Include Voice Data Collection)
Effective Date: March 1, 2025 (Updated: June 2025)
Website: https://globalai.world/
Company: Global AI and Atawa Technologies
1. Introduction
At Global AI, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information—including voice recordings—when you visit our website https://globalai.worldand use our services. By using our platform, you agree to the terms outlined in this policy.
2. Information We Collect
We collect data to improve our AI capabilities ethically and inclusively. This includes:
2.1 Personal Data (Minimal Collection)
- Demographic Information: Age, gender, nationality, and tribe (for AI research purposes).
- Biometric Data: Facial images (front, right, left, and back of the head) for AI model training.
- Voice Recordings: Audio files of users saying “Hello” in their native language/tribe to help develop inclusive voice recognition AI across African and Middle Eastern dialects.
- Unique Identifiers: Randomized system-generated IDs (not real names) to avoid direct identification.
2.2 Non-Personal Data
- Device and browser metadata
- Anonymized AI interaction statistics
- Website cookies and session data
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your data to:
- Train fair and inclusive AI models (visual and voice-based).
- Enhance regional language/dialect understanding and recognition in AI.
- Ensure bias mitigation and language diversity in our systems.
- Securely process biometric and voice data for research purposes only.
4. Data Security & Storage
We implement strong safeguards including:
- Secure Cloud Storage in Azure Blob (or equivalent enterprise-grade alternatives).
- Encryption-at-rest and in-transit for all data, including voice recordings.
- Access Control: Only authorized AI researchers can access anonymized training data.
- Data Minimization: No collection of names, phone numbers, or exact addresses.
- Retention: Voice and image data are kept only as long as necessary for model training, then securely deleted or anonymized.
5. Data Sharing & Third Parties
We do not sell or rent user data.
We may share anonymized datasets with:
- Research institutions for ethical AI development
- Authorized partners for AI model evaluation
- Cloud service providers (e.g., Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud) under strict confidentiality terms
- Government regulators, only when legally required
6. User Rights & Data Control
You have the right to:
- Request access or deletion of your anonymized image/audio sample
- Withdraw consent for further use of your voice or facial data
- Contact privacy@globalai.world for any concerns or opt-out requests
7. Cookies & Tracking
We use cookies for enhanced functionality. You may opt out in your browser settings.
8. Legal Compliance
We adhere to:
- Nigeria NDPR
- EU GDPR
- UAE Federal Decree-Law No. 45 of 2021 on Personal Data Protection (PDPL)
- Applicable data protection laws of all 55 African countries and other jurisdictions where data is collected
We uphold ethical AI principles of transparency, fairness, inclusiveness, and accountability.
9. Policy Updates
We will notify users of updates via email and website banners.
10. Contact Us
📧 Email: privacy@globalai.world
🏢 Address: PO BOX 95249, Abu Dhabi, UAE or 1321 Upland Dr. PMB 20254 Houston TX 77043-4718 USA
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