Welcome to HandyNaija. Your privacy is important to us, and we are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website and services.

1. Information We Collect

We collect different types of information to provide and improve our services, including:

a. Personal Information

When you register or use our platform, we may collect:

• Your name, email address, phone number, and location
• Your business or service details (if you are a service provider)
• Payment information for secure transactions

b. Non-Personal Information

We also collect non-personal data such as:

• Device and browser type
• IP address and location data
• Usage details, such as pages visited and time spent on our platform

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:
✅ Provide and improve our services – Allow users to find and hire skilled professionals
✅ Secure transactions – Facilitate safe payments for remote services
✅ Verify identities – Ensure trust and safety on our platform
✅ Communicate with users – Send updates, promotions, and service notifications
✅ Prevent fraud – Monitor transactions to detect suspicious activity

3. Payment Security & Third-Party Transactions

For remote jobs, payments are securely processed through our platform to protect both clients and service providers. HandyNaija charges a 10% commission on remote job payments.

⚠️ If users choose to transact outside our platform, HandyNaija is not responsible for any issues that may arise.

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information. However, we may share information with:

• Service providers (payment processors, security services, analytics providers)
• Legal authorities (if required by law)
• Business partners (to improve platform functionality)

5. Data Security

We use industry-standard security measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, misuse, or loss. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

6. Your Rights & Choices

You have the right to:
✔ Access, update, or delete your account information
✔ Opt-out of promotional emails
✔ Request a copy of your data

7. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience, track website usage, and provide targeted services. You can adjust your browser settings to disable cookies if needed.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and we will notify users of significant updates.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

📧 Email: support@handynaija.com