Privacy policy

Introduction

At Bumi, we are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our app, Bumi, a platform for sharing information about Nigeria's news, politics, sports, and more. Please read this policy carefully to understand how we handle your data. 

1. Information We Collect

We collect personal information that you provide directly to us when you use Bumi, including:

• Account Information: When you create an account, we collect your name, email address, and any other details you provide.

• User Content: We collect any content you post, such as messages, comments, and other interactions within the forum.

• Usage Data: We automatically collect information about how you use the app, including device information, IP address, operating system, and log data.

• Location Data: If you permit us, we may collect location information to improve your user experience and provide relevant content.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• To operate, maintain, and improve Bumi.

• To personalise your experience by providing content and suggestions relevant to your interests.

• To communicate with you, including sending updates, notifications, and marketing communications.

• To monitor and analyse usage and trends to improve the app’s functionality and user experience.

• To ensure the security and integrity of the app, including detecting and preventing fraudulent activity.

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your data in the following situations:

• With service providers: We may share information with third-party vendors who assist with app functionalities, such as hosting, analytics, and email services.

• With your consent: We may share your data if you give us explicit permission, for example, when you choose to share content publicly or with specific users.

• For legal reasons: We may disclose information to comply with legal obligations, enforce our terms of service, or protect our rights and the safety of others.

4. Data Retention

We will retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. If you decide to delete your account, we will make reasonable efforts to remove your data from our systems, subject to legal and technical limitations.

5. Your Rights and Choices

You have certain rights regarding your personal information:

• Access and correction: You may access and update your account information at any time through the app.

• Deletion: You may request the deletion of your account and personal information by contacting us.

• Opt-out: You can opt-out of receiving marketing communications by following the unsubscribe instructions in the emails we send.

• Cookie management: You can manage your cookie preferences through your device settings.

6. Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect your personal information from unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no data transmission or storage system is 100% secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted in the app and on this page, with the effective date of the update clearly indicated. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us at cawpediamark@gmail.com