Welcome to NaijaWetinDey! NaijaWetinDey ("we", "our", "us") is operated by NaijaWetinDey LTD. We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you use our website, mobile applications, and related services (the "Services").
By using NaijaWetinDey, you agree to this Privacy Policy.
Our Core Commitment
We will never sell your personal data. Your privacy is not a product — it is a right we are committed to protecting.
Information We Collect
When you create an account, post content, list a business, or contact us, we may collect:
- Name or username
- Email address or phone number
- City or general location
- Content you submit — posts, events, places, updates
- Business details (for business accounts)
- Communications you send to us
We do not require unnecessary personal information to use the platform.
When you use our website or app, we may automatically collect:
- Device type and operating system
- Browser type
- IP address
- General location (city/area level) for local content recommendations — we do not collect precise GPS unless you explicitly grant permission
- Usage data such as pages viewed and interactions
You can control or disable location access at any time through your device settings. We only use location to personalise your local discovery experience.
How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Operate and maintain NaijaWetinDey
- Display relevant local content and discovery results
- Improve and optimise our Services continuously
- Communicate updates, support responses, or important notices
- Prevent abuse, fraud, and misuse of the platform
Content you post — such as events, places, or updates — may be visible to other users and may be interacted with (viewed, shared, or reported).
We do not sell personal user data. Full stop.
Legal Basis for Processing
We process personal data based on one or more of the following lawful grounds:
- Your consent — where you have given us explicit permission
- Performance of our Services — to deliver the features you signed up for
- Legitimate interests — such as platform safety, fraud prevention, and service improvement
- Legal obligations — where required by applicable Nigerian or international law
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights over your personal data:
If you are in the EEA, you have additional rights under the GDPR.
Data Transfers
Your information may be processed or stored outside your country of residence. We take reasonable steps — including contractual safeguards — to ensure your data remains protected wherever it is processed.
Third-Party Links
NaijaWetinDey may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. We recommend reviewing each third-party's privacy policy independently before sharing any personal information with them.
Data Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organisational safeguards to protect your data from unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
No system is completely secure. If you believe your account has been compromised, please contact us immediately at support@naijawetindey.com.
Platform Safety & Moderation
We may use collected data to detect, prevent, and address abusive, harmful, or illegal activity on the platform. This includes reviewing reported content and enforcing our community guidelines.
We operate a zero-tolerance policy on content that exploits, harms, or endangers any user — especially minors.
For full details on how we protect minors and vulnerable users, please read our Child Safety & Community Protection Policy.
Legal Disclosure
We may disclose your information when required to do so by law, or in good faith to:
- Comply with legal obligations, court orders, or government requests
- Protect the rights, safety, or property of NaijaWetinDey or our users
- Investigate, detect, or prevent fraud or security incidents
Children's Privacy
NaijaWetinDey is not intended for children under 13 years old. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13.
If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided personal information, we will take immediate steps to delete that data. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has submitted information to us, please contact us immediately.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed.
Continued use of our Services after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please reach out to us:
You can also visit our Contact page for our full office address and other ways to reach the team.