Privacy Policy

Last Updated: February 23, 2026

Welcome to NaijaExplorer. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you have a positive experience on our platform. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our tourism application, website, and related services.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information

When you create an account or use our services, we may collect:

• Name, email address, and contact information
• Profile information including interests and preferences
• User role information (tourist, moderator, admin)
• Authentication credentials and account settings

1.2 Location Data

To provide location-based services such as finding nearby destinations and events, we collect:

• GPS coordinates and location information (with your permission)
• Map interaction data
• Places you search for or visit

1.3 Usage Data

We automatically collect information about how you interact with our services:

• Destinations you view, rate, or review
• Events you attend or are interested in
• Community interactions, messages, and posts
• Blog articles you read
• Currency conversion queries
• Travel information and visa queries
• Device information, IP address, and browser type

1.4 Content You Create

We collect content you create and share on our platform:

• Reviews and ratings for destinations
• Community posts and messages
• Blog comments and contributions
• Favorites and saved items

2. How We Use Your Information

• Service Delivery: To provide, maintain, and improve our tourism services, including destination recommendations, event listings, and community features
• Personalization: To customize your experience based on your interests, location, and preferences
• Location Services: To show you nearby destinations, events, and provide map-based features
• Communication: To send you notifications about events, community updates, and important service information
• Community Features: To enable community interactions, messaging, and content moderation
• Analytics: To understand how users interact with our platform and improve our services
• Security: To detect, prevent, and address technical issues, fraud, and security threats
• Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

3.1 Public Information

Some information you provide may be publicly visible:

• Reviews and ratings you post for destinations
• Community posts and comments (subject to moderation)
• Public profile information you choose to share

3.2 Service Providers

We may share information with third-party service providers who help us operate our platform, including:

• Cloud hosting and storage providers
• Analytics and monitoring services
• Payment processors (if applicable)
• Email and notification services

3.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid legal requests, such as court orders or government regulations.

3.4 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the new entity.

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Secure authentication and access controls
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Limited access to personal information on a need-to-know basis

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request access to your personal information
• Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and associated data
• Location Services: Control location permissions through your device settings
• Notifications: Manage notification preferences in your account settings
• Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the Contact Us section below.

6. Location Services

Our app uses location services to provide features such as finding nearby destinations and events. You can control location permissions through your device settings. If you disable location services, some features may not be available.

7. Community and User-Generated Content

Our platform includes community features where users can post content, interact with others, and share experiences. Please note:

• Content you post may be visible to other users and subject to moderation
• We reserve the right to remove content that violates our community guidelines
• You are responsible for the content you post and should respect the privacy of others

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience, analyze usage patterns, and provide personalized content. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings.

9. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

11. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information, except where we are required to retain it for legal purposes.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

• Email: privacy@naijaexplorer.com
• Website: www.naijaexplorer.com

We will respond to your inquiry within a reasonable timeframe.

14. Consent

By using NaijaExplorer, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your information as described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use our services.