Last updated: May 3, 2026
Welcome to Locafrica ("we", "our", or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use and protect your information when you use our mobile application.
Account information: When you sign up, we collect your name, email address and profile photo (if signing in with Google).
Business submissions: If you submit a business listing, we collect the business name, address, phone number, website and other details you provide.
Location data: With your permission, we collect your device's location to show nearby African businesses and events. You can disable this at any time in your device settings.
Usage data: We collect information about how you use the app, including searches, businesses viewed and features used.
Device information: We collect your device type, operating system and app version for technical support purposes.
To show African businesses, restaurants and events near your location
To provide and improve the Locafrica service
To send push notifications about nearby events and new businesses (with your permission)
To allow you to save and manage your favourite places
To review and approve business submissions
To respond to your support requests
We do not sell, trade or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information with:
Firebase (Google): We use Firebase for authentication, database and push notifications. See Google's Privacy Policy.
Google Maps: We use Google Maps to display business locations. See Google's Privacy Policy.
Your data is stored securely using Google Firebase infrastructure. We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure or destruction.
Location access is used only to show businesses and events near you. We do not track your location in the background. You can revoke location permission at any time in your device settings without affecting other app functionality.
With your permission, we send push notifications about upcoming events and new businesses in your area. You can disable notifications at any time in your device settings or within the app.
You have the right to:
Access the personal information we hold about you
Request correction of inaccurate information
Request deletion of your account and associated data
Withdraw consent for location access or notifications at any time
To exercise these rights, contact us at support.locafrica@gmail.com
Locafrica is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes through the app or by email. Continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
Email: support.locafrica@gmail.com
App: Locafrica — Profile → Contact us
Dernière mise à jour : 3 mai 2026
Bienvenue sur Locafrica ("nous", "notre"). Nous nous engageons à protéger votre vie privée. Cette politique de confidentialité explique comment nous collectons, utilisons et protégeons vos informations lorsque vous utilisez notre application mobile.
Informations de compte : Lors de votre inscription, nous collectons votre nom, adresse e-mail et photo de profil (si vous vous connectez avec Google).
Soumissions de commerces : Si vous soumettez une fiche de commerce, nous collectons le nom, l'adresse, le numéro de téléphone, le site web et autres détails que vous fournissez.
Données de localisation : Avec votre permission, nous collectons la position de votre appareil pour afficher les commerces et événements africains à proximité.
Données d'utilisation : Nous collectons des informations sur votre utilisation de l'application.
Informations sur l'appareil : Nous collectons le type d'appareil, le système d'exploitation et la version de l'application.
Pour afficher les commerces et événements africains près de vous
Pour fournir et améliorer le service Locafrica
Pour envoyer des notifications push sur les événements et nouveaux commerces
Pour vous permettre de sauvegarder vos lieux favoris
Pour examiner et approuver les soumissions de commerces
Pour toute question : support.locafrica@gmail.com