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Policy

Version 1.0Last Updated: April 20, 2026

MarketSkip ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application and backend services.

1. Collection

1.1 Personal Data

We collect information that you voluntarily provide to us when you register for an account, including:

  • Contact Information: Name, phone number, and email address.
  • Authentication Data: PINs (stored securely via hashing) and OTP preferences.
  • Professional Data: For Agents and Riders, we collect Government-issued ID details (NIN, Driver's License) and business registration info.

1.2 Transactional Data

We collect details about your orders, including items purchased, delivery addresses, and payment references processed through our partners (Flutterwave/Paystack).

1.3 Location Information

To facilitate deliveries, we collect precise location data (Latitude/Longitude) from your device when you place an order or use the "Search Nearby Markets" feature.

2. Usage

We use the collected data to:

Provide Services

Facilitate market shopping, agent bidding, and rider delivery.

Communications

Send OTP codes, order updates, and system notifications via SMS, WhatsApp, and Email.

Security

Detect and prevent fraud, unauthorized access, and other illegal activities.

Verification

Verify identity of Agents and Riders to ensure a safe marketplace.

3. Sharing

We share your data only in the following circumstances:

  • Service Providers

    With payment processors (Flutterwave, Paystack) and notification gateways (Termii, Meta WhatsApp API).

  • Marketplace Participants

    We share your delivery address and name with the Agent and Rider assigned to your order.

  • Legal Requirements

    If required by law or to protect our rights and the safety of our users.

4. Security

We implement industry-standard security measures, including:

Encryption

Sensitive data like identification numbers are encrypted at rest.

Hashing

Authentication PINs are never stored in plain text.

Access Control

Strict internal protocols limiting data access to authorized personnel only.

5. Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you.
  • Request the correction of inaccurate data.
  • Request the deletion of your account and associated data.
  • Opt-out of non-essential communications (WhatsApp/Push).

Questions?

Contact our compliance team for any privacy concerns.