Privacy & Security

Your privacy is our top priority. Learn how we protect your identity while ensuring democratic participation.

Our Commitment to You

At MVPoll, we believe that democracy requires both verification and anonymity. You should be able to prove you're a real person without revealing how you voted. This is the foundation of our platform.

Our Promise

We will never sell, share, or misuse your personal data. Your vote is yours alone, and we use advanced cryptographic techniques to ensure it stays that way.

How We Protect Your Anonymity

1. Identity-Vote Separation

Your identity verification and your vote are stored in completely separate database tables with no direct connection between them.

users table: Your identity (verified once)
votes table: Anonymous votes (no user ID)
No link between the two

2. Cryptographic Hashing

We never store your actual National ID number. Instead, we use SHA-256 hashing to create a one-way cryptographic fingerprint.

Your National ID: A123456
SHA-256 Hashing
What we store: 8d969eef6ecad3c29a3a629280e686cf0c3f5d5a86aff3ca12020c923adc6c92

This hash is irreversible - even we cannot recover your original ID number from it.

3. Anonymous Vote Recording

When you vote, we only record:

  • Which poll you voted in
  • Which option(s) you selected
  • Your demographic category (age group, gender, atoll)
  • NOT your user ID
  • NOT your name
  • NOT your national ID

4. Demographic Aggregation

We show demographic breakdowns (e.g., "65% of males aged 25-34 voted Yes") but these are aggregated statistics that cannot identify individuals.

Example: If 1,000 people in Male voted, we show "1,000 votes from Male" but never "Ahmed from Male voted Yes."

Technical Security Measures

Encrypted Storage

All data is encrypted at rest using AES-256 encryption. Even if someone accessed our servers, they couldn't read the data.

HTTPS/TLS

All communication between your device and our servers is encrypted using TLS 1.3, preventing eavesdropping.

Immutable Audit Log

Every action is logged with cryptographic chaining (like blockchain). Any tampering would be immediately detectable.

Access Control

Role-based permissions ensure only authorized admins can access specific functions. All admin actions are logged.

Identity Verification (eFaas)

We integrate with eFaas (Electronic Federated Authentication as a Service) system for instant identity verification. MVPoll operates independently and is not influenced by any external parties.

What eFaas Provides

eFaas confirms you are a verified Maldivian citizen without sharing your full details with us. We receive only: name, age, gender, and location - no sensitive ID numbers.

One Person, One Vote

eFaas ensures each person can only register once, preventing duplicate accounts while maintaining your privacy.

Instant Verification

No need to upload documents or wait for approval. Verify with eFaas and start voting immediately.

What We Collect & Why

Data Type Purpose Linked to You?
Mobile Number Login & account recovery Yes
National ID (hashed) Prevent duplicate accounts Yes
Name, Age, Gender Demographic statistics Yes
Atoll, Island Geographic statistics Yes
Your Vote Poll results NO

Key Point: Your demographic data is used only for aggregated statistics. Your individual vote is never linked to your identity.

Your Rights

Access Your Data

Request a copy of all personal data we hold about you

Correct Your Data

Update incorrect information in your profile

Delete Your Account

Request account deletion (your anonymous votes remain for statistical integrity)

Export Your Data

Download your data in a portable format

Questions About Privacy?

We're committed to transparency. If you have any questions or concerns about how we protect your privacy, please don't hesitate to reach out.

Contact Privacy Team