Privacy Policy
Last Updated: January 11, 2025
AfriBiz is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our platform.
1. Information We Collect
Information You Provide
| Type | Data |
|---|---|
| Account | Name, email, phone, password |
| Business | Name, address, contacts, hours, photos |
| Vouches | Display name, phone (private), rating, comment |
Information Collected Automatically
- IP address and approximate location
- Browser and device type
- Pages visited and time spent
- Cookies and tracking technologies
2. How We Use Your Information
- Provide Service: Create accounts, display businesses, process vouches
- Improve Platform: Analyze usage, fix bugs, develop new features
- Communication: Send notifications, respond to inquiries
- Security: Verify identities, detect fraud, protect against threats
3. How We Share Your Information
🔒 Voucher phone numbers are NEVER displayed publicly.
Public Information
- Business details (name, address, contacts, hours)
- Vouch content and display names
- Business photos and descriptions
Service Providers
| Provider | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Vercel | Website hosting |
| Supabase | Database (encrypted) |
| Payment Processors | Payment processing |
4. Data Retention
| Data Type | Retention Period |
|---|---|
| Account data | Until deletion + 30 days |
| Business listings | Until removed |
| Vouches | Indefinitely (public record) |
| Usage logs | 12 months |
5. Your Rights and Choices
📋 Access
Request a copy of your data
✏️ Correction
Update your information
🗑️ Deletion
Request deletion of your data
🚫 Opt-Out
Unsubscribe from marketing
6. Data Security
We implement robust security measures to protect your data:
- Encryption: All data encrypted in transit (HTTPS) and at rest
- Access Controls: Limited employee access on need-to-know basis
- Monitoring: Continuous monitoring for security threats
- Backups: Regular encrypted backups
7. Cookies
| Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Essential | Site functionality | Session |
| Preferences | Language, settings | 1 year |
| Analytics | Usage statistics | 2 years |
8. Regional Rights
🇪🇺 European Users (GDPR)
Right to erasure, restrict processing, data portability
🇺🇸 California Users (CCPA)
Right to know, right to delete, right to opt-out of sale
🌍 African Data Protection
Compliance with Côte d'Ivoire, Nigeria, Kenya, and South Africa laws
⚠️ We do NOT sell your personal information.
9. Children's Privacy
AfriBiz is not intended for users under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy periodically. Material changes will be notified via email or platform notice. Continued use constitutes acceptance.
11. Contact Us
For privacy-related questions:
Privacy: privacy@afribiz.africa
Data Protection Officer: dpo@afribiz.africa
Support: support@afribiz.africa
By using AfriBiz, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.