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Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 2025

Your Privacy Matters

At DelivaHere, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This policy explains what data we collect, why we collect it, and how we use it.

We only collect information necessary to provide our services. We never sell your personal data to third parties.

1. Information We Collect

Account Information

When you create an account, we collect:

  • Full name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Password (encrypted)
  • Profile photo (optional)

Delivery Information

  • Delivery addresses
  • Contact person details
  • Delivery instructions
  • Location coordinates (for delivery optimization)

Payment Information

Payment data is processed by our payment partners (Paystack). We store:

  • Saved card tokens (not actual card numbers, for your security)
  • Transaction history
  • Wallet balance and transaction records
  • Payment method preferences

Merchant Information

If you're a merchant, we also collect:

  • Business name and registration details
  • Tax identification number (TIN)
  • Bank account information (for payouts)
  • Business address and contact details
  • Product catalogs and inventory

Usage Information

  • Pages visited and features used (to improve our platform)
  • Device type, browser, and operating system
  • IP address and general location (city/state level)
  • Search queries and browsing history on our platform
  • Order history and purchase patterns

Communication

  • Customer support messages and chat history
  • Order updates and delivery notifications
  • Merchant-customer communications through our platform
  • Email and SMS preferences

2. How We Use Your Information

To Provide Services

  • Process and deliver your orders
  • Manage your account and wallet
  • Facilitate payments and refunds
  • Connect customers with merchants
  • Send order confirmations and delivery updates

To Improve Our Platform

  • Analyze usage patterns to enhance user experience
  • Fix bugs and technical issues
  • Develop new features
  • Optimize delivery routes and times
  • Improve search and recommendation algorithms

For Security and Fraud Prevention

  • Detect and prevent fraudulent transactions
  • Verify merchant and customer identities
  • Monitor suspicious activity
  • Enforce our Terms of Service
  • Protect against security threats

For Communication

  • Send transactional emails (order updates, receipts)
  • Provide customer support
  • Send promotional offers (only if you opt in - you can unsubscribe anytime)
  • Notify you of policy or service changes

For Legal Compliance

  • Comply with Nigerian tax and regulatory requirements
  • Respond to legal requests from authorities
  • Generate VAT reports for merchants
  • Maintain financial and transaction records

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We only share data in these specific situations:

With Merchants (for order fulfillment)

When you place an order, we share:

  • Your name and phone number
  • Delivery address and instructions
  • Order details and special requests

With Service Providers

We work with trusted partners who help us operate:

  • Paystack: Payment processing (they have their own privacy policy)
  • Cloud hosting: Secure data storage
  • Email services: Transactional and promotional emails
  • SMS providers: Order notifications and OTPs
  • Analytics tools: Usage insights (anonymized where possible)

These partners can only use your data to provide services to us, not for their own purposes.

For Legal Reasons

We may disclose information if required by law or to:

  • Comply with legal processes (court orders, subpoenas)
  • Enforce our Terms of Service
  • Protect our rights, property, or safety
  • Prevent fraud or illegal activity
  • Cooperate with law enforcement

Business Transfers

If DelivaHere is acquired or merged with another company, your information may be transferred. We'll notify you before this happens.

4. Data Security

We take security seriously and use industry-standard measures to protect your data:

  • Encryption: All data is encrypted in transit (HTTPS/TLS) and at rest
  • Secure passwords: We use bcrypt hashing and never store plain-text passwords
  • Payment security: PCI-DSS compliant payment processing
  • Access controls: Only authorized staff can access sensitive data
  • Regular audits: Security reviews and vulnerability testing
  • Monitoring: 24/7 security monitoring for suspicious activity

However, no system is 100% secure. If you suspect unauthorized access to your account, change your password immediately and contact us.

5. Your Rights and Choices

Access Your Data

You can view and update your account information anytime in your profile settings. To request a copy of all data we have about you, contact us.

Correct or Update Data

If your information is inaccurate, you can update it in your account settings or contact support for help.

Delete Your Account

You can request account deletion at any time. We'll delete your personal data within 30 days, except:

  • Transaction records (required by law for 7 years)
  • Data needed to resolve disputes or enforce agreements
  • Anonymized analytics data

Marketing Communications

You can opt out of promotional emails by clicking "Unsubscribe" in any email or adjusting your notification preferences. You'll still receive important transactional emails (order updates, receipts).

Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies to remember your preferences and improve your experience. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features may not work properly.

Do Not Track

We respect browser "Do Not Track" signals for analytics tracking, but not for essential functionality like authentication.

6. Data Retention

We keep your data only as long as necessary:

  • Active accounts: Data retained while account is active
  • Inactive accounts: Deleted after 2 years of inactivity (with warning)
  • Transaction records: 7 years (Nigerian tax law requirement)
  • Support tickets: 3 years for quality improvement
  • Marketing data: Deleted immediately upon opt-out
  • Analytics data: Anonymized and aggregated after 90 days

7. Children's Privacy

DelivaHere is not intended for children under 18. We don't knowingly collect data from minors. If you're a parent and believe your child provided information to us, contact us immediately and we'll delete it.

8. International Users

DelivaHere operates primarily in Nigeria. Your data is stored on servers in Nigeria and may be processed in other countries where our service providers operate. By using our platform, you consent to this transfer.

9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

Essential Cookies

Required for basic functionality (cannot be disabled):

  • Authentication and session management
  • Shopping cart and checkout
  • Security and fraud prevention

Analytics Cookies

Help us understand how you use our platform:

  • Page views and user flows
  • Feature usage patterns
  • Performance metrics

Preference Cookies

Remember your settings:

  • Language preference
  • Display settings
  • Saved addresses and payment methods

10. Third-Party Links and Services

Our platform may contain links to third-party websites or services. We're not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage you to read their privacy policies before providing any information.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. If we make significant changes, we'll notify you via email or prominent notice on our platform at least 30 days before the changes take effect. Continued use after changes means you accept the updated policy.

12. Contact Us About Privacy

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, want to exercise your rights, or have privacy concerns, contact us:

Privacy Officer

Email: [email protected]

Support: [email protected]

Website: delivahere.co

We typically respond to privacy requests within 7 business days.

By using DelivaHere, you agree to this Privacy Policy and our Terms of Service.