Gia Privacy Policy

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully, they constitute a legally binding contract. 

By ticking the checkbox provided in the GIA App prior to using the App and submitting your data, you expressly agree to understand and be bound by these terms.  

1.              Our Contract with you

1.1           These Terms govern the 'GIA' mobile application (referred to as "GIA" or the "GIA App"), including all services provided through the GIA App ("App Services") by us to you. They apply to the exclusion of any other terms you seek to impose or incorporate, or which are implied by law, trade custom, practice, or course of dealing. The GIA App is provided and operated by Babatomisin V. Adeniran and Babafemi V. Adeniran (hereinafter referred to as ‘the Owners’ or ‘we’). 

1.2           Entire agreement. The Contract is the entire agreement between you and us in relation to its subject matter. You acknowledge that you have not relied on any statement, promise, representation, assurance, or warranty not set out in the Terms.

2.              About us

2.1           GIA is a cross-platform mobile application designed to provide its customers with a period tracking service and cycle information. GIA functions by collecting the data you enter regarding your menstruation to quantify menstrual blood loss volume and gather menstrual cyclic information. Using the data entered, GIA aims to detect patterns to help you gain a better understanding into your normal menstrual cycle and equip you with relevant information to communicate with your chosen healthcare provider(s) for appropriate interpretation, which can aid in the diagnosis of any women health issues. We aim to predict when you ovulate, when you start your next period and to quantify your menstrual fluid loss. We are constantly evolving and developing new features for different life stages that allow you to understand your cycle better. 

2.2           To use the App Services, users will need to create an account. You will need to provide an e-mail address and a personalised password.

2.3           GIA is a self-management app. This means that the App Services are based on the data you provide, so the information and recommendations available in the GIA App depend on the amount and accuracy of the inputs you choose to record.  

3.              How we may use your personal information

3.1           We recognise the importance of protecting the privacy of our users, particularly given the nature of the personal and personal sensitive information collected. 

3.2           The information you provide to us through the GIA App will be divided into two categories: personal data and personal sensitive data. All your data will be stored on GDPR-compliant databases, certified under major privacy and security standards. 

3.3           Access to all your personal data will be limited to the founders of the GIA app. 

3.4           We will not share any information about your personal and personal sensitive data input into the GIA App with any third parties.

3.5           Analysed and summarised non-personal data, including but not limited to user engagement metrics and app usage patterns, may be shared with investors and financial consultants for the purpose of raising funds to support the development of the GIA App. The shared data does not include any personal identifiable information. Data will be shared for as long as is deemed necessary, after which it will be securely deleted. 

3.6           Your data will not be transferred internationally.

3.7           We will use any personal information you provide to us to:

(a)        provide the Services; 

(b)       process your payment for the Services; and

(c)        inform you about similar products or services that may be of help to you

3.8           We make reasonable efforts to store your personal information in a secure environment consistent with industry standards and agree to utilise administrative, physical, and technical safeguards designed to protect your data from unauthorised access, disclosure, acquisition, destruction, use or modification. We shall adhere to any applicable law relating to data security but security risk is inherent in all internet and information technologies, and we cannot guarantee the security of your information. As such, we will rely on Google’s data protection plan regarding all data privacy.

3.9           We will have a designated Data Protection Officer who will ensure compliance with data protection regulations, provide expert advice internally, cooperate with supervisory authorities and act as a point of contact for data subjects regarding data protection matters. The Data Protection Officer will be responsible for training all personnel on data protection subject matters. 

3.10        As a user you have the right to request a copy of the information we have about you, and to request that we correct any inaccuracies. You may also request any erasure, restriction, portability and have the right to object to types of data processing. We will make reasonable efforts to assist you with such requests. You may also request to withdraw your consent to these terms. All requests should be made to our customer service team by email at support@tellgia.com. We aim to respond appropriately to any subject access request within three months of receipt. 

3.11        You have the right to delete your GIA App account at any time. To exercise this right, you can delete your profile from the GIA App or inform us that you wish to close your account with us. You can contact our customer services on support@tellgia.com.

3.12        On deleting your account, your profile on the GIA App and the back-end database will be deleted, none of your data will be retained.

3.13        Comprehensive records of all data processing activities will be kept, including but not limited to the purpose of data processing, categories of data subjects, categories of personal data and. data deletion. We will have designated personnel responsible for overseeing these records, ensuring their accuracy, accessibility, and confidentiality.

3.14        We will periodically review and update our data protection compliance measures to ensure we adapt to changes in regulations and business practices.

3.15        If you do not want us to use your personal information as described above, subject to your rights and choices, please do not use the App Services. 

4.              General

4.1           Assignment and transfer. We may assign or transfer our rights and obligations under the Contract to another entity but will always notify you in writing to the e-mail you provided to us or by posting a notice on the App if this happens.

4.2           Severance. Each paragraph of these Terms operates separately. If any court or relevant authority decides that any of them is unlawful or unenforceable, the remaining paragraphs will remain in full force and effect.

4.3           Third-party rights. The Contract is between you and us. No other person has any right to enforce any of its terms.

4.4           Governing law and jurisdiction. These Terms are governed by Nigerian law, and we each irrevocably agree to submit all disputes arising out of or in connection with the Terms to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Nigerian courts.