Evinie
Privacy

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 14, 2024
Last Updated: 20th February, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to Evinie ("we," "our," or "us"). Your privacy is our priority. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you use our website, platform, and related services (collectively, the “Services”).

By accessing or using Evinie, you agree to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of our Services.

2. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information to improve our platform, enhance user experience, and ensure security.

a. Information You Provide Directly

  • Account Information: When you register, we collect your name, email, phone number, username, password, and profile details.
  • Content You Share: Posts, messages, media uploads, comments, and other shared content.
  • Transactions: If you make purchases or earn money on the platform, we collect payment details and transaction history.

b. Information Collected Automatically

  • Usage Data: Interactions with features, time spent on the platform, pages visited, and preferences.
  • Device Information: IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, and unique identifiers.
  • Cookies & Tracking Technologies: To enhance user experience, improve security, and enable personalized ads.

c. Information from Third Parties

We may collect data from:

  • Advertisers & Business Partners: To provide relevant promotions.
  • Social Media Integrations: If you link external accounts to Evinie.
  • Analytics Providers: To monitor usage patterns and optimize performance.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use collected data for the following purposes:

  • To Provide and Improve Services: Personalizing content, enhancing features, and troubleshooting issues.
  • Security & Fraud Prevention: Detecting and preventing fraudulent activity, unauthorized access, and ensuring platform safety.
  • Advertising & Marketing: Delivering targeted advertisements based on user preferences.
  • Customer Support: Assisting with inquiries, technical support, and issue resolution.
  • Legal & Compliance: Complying with applicable laws, regulations, and enforcing platform policies.

4. How We Share Your Information

Evinie does not sell personal data. However, we may share information under these circumstances:

  • With Service Providers: Third-party vendors who help us operate the platform (e.g., cloud hosting, payment processors, analytics tools).
  • For Legal Compliance: If required by law, court order, or to protect user safety.
  • During Business Transactions: If Evinie undergoes a merger, acquisition, or sale.
  • With Advertisers & Business Partners: For delivering relevant ads, promotions, or partnerships (non-personal data may be shared in aggregated form).

5. Your Privacy Choices & Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

a. General User Controls

  • Manage Account: Edit profile information, adjust settings, or delete your account.
  • Opt-Out of Marketing: Unsubscribe from promotional emails or adjust ad preferences.
  • Cookie Management: Control or disable tracking via browser settings.

b. GDPR (for EU/EEA Residents)

If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA), you have additional rights:

  • Access & Portability: Request a copy of your data in a structured format.
  • Correction & Deletion: Request corrections or deletion of inaccurate data.
  • Restriction & Objection: Limit or object to how we process your data.
  • Withdraw Consent: If processing is based on consent, you can withdraw it anytime.

To exercise these rights, contact us at info@evinie.com.

c. CCPA (for California Residents)

Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), California residents can:

  • Request Disclosure: Ask what personal data we collect and how it’s used.
  • Request Deletion: Ask us to delete collected personal data.
  • Opt-Out of Sale: While we do not sell personal data, users can request restriction of data sharing.

To submit a CCPA request, email us at info@evinie.com.

6. Data Security

We take industry-standard security measures to protect your data, including:

  • Encryption: Secure storage and transmission of sensitive information.
  • Access Controls: Restricting unauthorized access to personal data.
  • Regular Audits: Periodic security assessments and vulnerability testing.

Despite these measures, no system is 100% secure, and users should take precautions to protect their accounts.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for:

  • Legal obligations
  • Security and fraud prevention
  • Business operations and analytics

Users may request data deletion, subject to legal requirements.

8. Third-Party Services & External Links

Evinie may contain links to external websites or services. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review third-party policies before engaging with their content.

9. Children's Privacy

Evinie is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from minors. If a child has provided information, we will take steps to delete it.

10. International Data Transfers

If you access Evinie outside of Nigeria, your data may be transferred to and processed in other countries. By using our Services, you consent to such transfers.

11. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy periodically to reflect changes in:

  • Laws & Regulations
  • Platform Features
  • Data Processing Practices

Significant changes will be notified via email or platform announcements.

12. Contact Us

For any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

📧 Email: info@evinie.com