Data Policy
Last Updated: April 30, 2025
Our Commitment to Data Protection
At GetBand.fyi, we are committed to protecting your data and ensuring transparency in how we collect, process, and use information. This Data Policy explains our practices regarding salary information and other data submitted to our platform.
Data We Collect
We collect the following types of data:
- Salary Information: Including role, company, location, experience level, compensation amount, currency, and other related details
- Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our platform, including browsing patterns and feature usage
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, and cookies for platform functionality and analytics
How We Use Data
We use the data we collect to:
- Provide accurate salary information to users across Africa's tech ecosystem
- Generate anonymized aggregate statistics on compensation trends
- Improve the platform's functionality and user experience
- Ensure platform security and prevent misuse
- Comply with legal obligations
Data Anonymization
All salary information submitted to GetBand.fyi is anonymized before being made available to users. We implement the following measures to protect individual privacy:
- Removal of personally identifiable information
- Aggregation of data points when sample sizes are small
- Rounding of specific values to prevent identification
- No collection of names, email addresses, or other direct identifiers with salary submissions
Data Retention
We retain salary data indefinitely to provide historical trend information, but we regularly review our database to ensure data remains relevant and accurate. Usage data is retained for a maximum of 24 months.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including:
- Encryption of data in transit and at rest
- Regular security assessments and updates
- Access controls and authentication mechanisms
- Staff training on data protection practices
Third-Party Access
We do not sell your data to third parties. We may share anonymized, aggregated data with:
- Analytics providers to help us understand platform usage
- Service providers who assist with platform operations
- Researchers studying compensation trends (with appropriate safeguards)
Data Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights regarding your data, including:
- The right to access your data
- The right to correct inaccurate data
- The right to request deletion of your data
- The right to object to certain processing activities
To exercise these rights, please contact us at the address provided below.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Data Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify users of significant changes through the platform and update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy.
Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about our Data Policy or how we handle your information, please contact us at: