Privacy Policy
Last Updated: January 2026
Songa Mocap ("we," "our," or "us") is a research project and open-source digital archive. We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This policy explains how we handle data when you visit our website or contribute to the archive.
1. Data We Collect
As an open-access research archive, we strive to collect as little personal data as possible.
- Usage Data: We may use privacy-focused analytics (such as Fathom or plausible) to collect anonymous data on how the site is accessed (e.g., country of origin, pages visited, assets downloaded). This data is aggregated and does not identify you personally.
- Communication Data: If you contact us via email to contribute or inquire about the project, we will store your email address and message solely for the purpose of responding to you.
2. For Contributors (Performers & Artists)
If you choose to contribute movement data, video reference, or other assets to the Songa Mocap archive, specific protocols apply:
- Consent: No motion capture data or video is published without the explicit, written consent of the performer or rights holder.
- Attribution: You have the right to choose how you are credited (e.g., by real name, pseudonym, or anonymously) in the metadata of the files we distribute.
- Right to Withdraw: You may request the removal of your specific contributed assets from the active website at any time, though we cannot revoke files already downloaded by third parties under the CC0 license.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the data we collect for the following academic and administrative purposes:
- To maintain and improve the functionality of the archive.
- To report aggregated impact statistics to our grant providers and institutional partners (e.g., "The archive was accessed by 500 users in Kenya").
- To facilitate the open-source distribution of creative assets.
4. Cookies & Tracking
We do not use tracking cookies for advertising purposes. We may use essential cookies required for the technical operation of the website (e.g., remembering your search filter preferences during a session).
5. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites (such as Patreon, GitHub, or institutional partners). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of those third-party sites.
6. Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our research scope or legal requirements. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
7. Contact Us
If you have questions about this policy or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact the project lead at: