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Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy for hayola.ng

  • Effective Date: 25/7/2023
  • Last Updated: 25/7/2023

Thank you for choosing Hayola.ng (“we,” “us,” or “our”). As the owner of Hayola.ng, we are committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect the information you provide to us when you visit our website, use our services, or interact with our platform. By accessing or using Hayola.ng, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect:

a. Personal Information:
We may collect the following types of personal information from you:

– Name
– Email address
– Phone number
– Address
– Date of birth (optional)
– Payment information (if applicable)

b. Business Information:
If you are a business owner or representative and choose to list your business on Hayola.ng, we may collect:

– Business name
– Business address
– Business contact information (e.g., email, phone number)
– Business website (optional)
– Business description and category
– Business logo and images (if provided by you)

c. Usage and Technical Information:
When you use Hayola.ng, we may automatically collect technical information about your device and usage, such as:

– IP address
– Browser type and version
– Device type
– Operating system
– Pages you visit on our website
– Actions you take on our platform
– Date and time of access
– Referring and exit pages

2. How We Use Your Information:

a. Providing Services:
We use the collected information to provide our services to you, including:

– Facilitating business listings
– Responding to inquiries and providing customer support
– Processing transactions, if applicable
– Sending transactional notifications and updates

b. Improving User Experience:
We may use your information to enhance and personalize your experience on Hayola.ng, such as:

– Customizing the content and listings you see
– Analyzing user behavior and preferences
– Implementing user feedback and suggestions

c. Marketing and Communication:
With your consent, we may use your contact information to send promotional materials, newsletters, and updates about our services or third-party offerings that we believe may interest you.

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure:

a. Business Listings:
If you choose to list your business on Hayola.ng, the information you provide will be visible to the public. This includes your business name, address, contact information, description, and other relevant details.

b. Third-Party Service Providers:
We may engage third-party service providers to assist us in providing our services and maintaining our platform. These providers may have access to your personal information but are only allowed to use it on our behalf and as instructed by us.

c. Legal Compliance:
We may disclose your information if required by law, regulation, or legal process, or if we believe it is necessary to protect our rights, safety, or the rights, safety, or property of others.

d. Business Transfers:
In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your personal information may be transferred or disclosed as part of the transaction. We will notify you via email and/or prominent notice on our website of any such change in ownership or control.

4. Cookies and Similar Technologies:

a. Cookies:
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience, collect usage data, and improve our services. Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website.

b. Third-Party Analytics:
We may use third-party analytics tools that use cookies to collect usage data and provide insights into user behavior. These tools help us understand how users interact with our platform and make improvements.

c. Opting Out:
You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. However, please note that disabling cookies may affect certain features and functionality of Hayola.ng.

5. Data Security:

a. Security Measures:
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of data transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

b. Passwords:
If you create an account on Hayola.ng, it is your responsibility to keep your account password confidential. Please notify us immediately if you suspect any unauthorized access to your account.

6. Your Choices:

a. Account Settings:
You can review and update your account information by logging into your Hayola.ng account. If you wish to delete your account, please contact us.

b. Email Subscriptions:
You can opt-out of receiving promotional emails from us by following the instructions provided in the email or by contacting us.

7. Accessing, Correcting, or Deleting Your Information:

a. Access and Correction:
You have the right to access and update your personal information held by us. Please contact us if you need assistance in accessing or correcting your information.

b. Data Retention:
We will retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law.

8. Children’s Privacy:

Hayola.ng is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 13. If you are under 13, please do not use or provide any personal information on our platform.

9. 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. Any updates will be effective upon posting the revised policy on Hayola.ng.

10. Contact Us:

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal information, please contact us at:

Contact Us

By using Hayola.ng, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms and conditions. It is your responsibility to review this policy periodically on this page for any updates.