🔒 Privacy Statement

At AfroVybz, your privacy matters. This Privacy Statement explains what data we collect, how we use it, and what rights you have when using our platform. **Last updated: October 2025**

1. Information We Collect

  • Account Information: Your username, email address, demographics (age, location), and secure password hash to create and manage your account.
  • Participation Data: Your answers, poll submissions, and interaction patterns on the platform (votes, comments).
  • Technical Data: Device identifier, browser type, IP address, and technical usage patterns to monitor performance and security.

2. How We Use Your Information

  • **Service Delivery:** To secure your account and deliver core app features.
  • **Improvement:** To improve app features, performance, and user experience.
  • **Research & Insight:** To analyze trends and behavior patterns on a **non-personally identifiable basis**.
  • **Monetization:** To generate anonymous, aggregated data insights that may be shared or sold to third parties (e.g., for market research or business intelligence).

3. Data Analysis & Sharing (Anonymity Focus)

  • We only share data that has been **anonymized and aggregated** (e.g., "70% of Nigerian users favored Option A") to:
    • Conduct internal research and product improvements.
    • Offer insights to academic institutions or commercial partners.
    • Help clients understand social trends or consumer preferences.
  • **Your personal identity (name, email) is never included in this data, and we do not disclose who answered which question.**

4. Your Rights

  • **Access:** Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
  • **Deletion:** Request deletion of your account and all associated personal data at any time.
  • **Opt-Out:** Contact us if you have any concerns regarding the use of your data.

5. Data Security

  • **Encryption:** End-to-end encryption of data in transit (TLS/SSL).
  • **Secure Storage:** Secure password hashing and strict access controls to prevent unauthorized access.

6. Policy Changes

We may update this Privacy Statement as our platform evolves or legal requirements change. Major changes will be announced directly within the app or via the email address associated with your account.

7. Contact Us

Have questions about your privacy or data? Reach out to our dedicated support team anytime.

Email: support@afrovybz.com
Website: afrovybz.com