Privacy Policy

Effective Date: July 11, 2025

Introduction

At Shiphustle, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of information we collect, how we use and share it, and the choices you have regarding your data. By using the Shiphustle mobile application ("App"), you agree to the practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

1.1. Information You Provide to Us

• Personal Information: When you create an account, we collect your name, email address, and phone number. This is used for account creation, verification, and support.
• User-Generated Content: We collect content you post, such as listings, reviews, and comments. This information is publicly visible, so please share responsibly.

1.2. Information We Collect Automatically

• Usage Data: We automatically collect your device type, operating system, IP address, and in-app activity to improve our services and analyze trends.
• Geolocation Data: With your permission, we collect your precise geolocation data only while the App is in use to help you discover and connect with hustles in your area. You can disable this at any time in your device settings.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve the App.
• Personalize your experience by suggesting relevant content.
• Communicate with you about your account or our services.
• Send promotional offers, from which you can opt-out.
• Enforce our terms and comply with legal obligations.

3. How We Share Your Information

3.1. With Third-Party Service Providers

We share information with trusted third parties who help us operate our App. These include:

• Firebase (a Google company): For backend infrastructure, database management, and analytics.
• Paystack: For secure processing of premium subscription payments. You can review their privacy policy for more details on how they handle your data.

These providers are bound by confidentiality obligations and are only permitted to use the information to perform services for us.

3.2. Between Users

Your username, profile picture, and user-generated content are visible to other users to facilitate interaction within the App.

3.3. For Legal Reasons

We may disclose your information if required by law or to protect the rights, property, or safety of Shiphustle, our users, or the public.

4. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as your account is active. If you delete your account, we will delete your information within a commercially reasonable period, though we may retain some data for legal, security, or operational purposes (e.g., transaction records).

5. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your data. However, no system is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to access, update, or delete your account information through the App's settings. You can also opt-out of promotional communications by following the unsubscribe instructions in those messages.

7. Children's Privacy

Shiphustle is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect data from minors.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the effective date.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: privacy@shiphustle.com.