Introduction

Your privacy matters to us

This Privacy Policy explains how Diaspo Niger collects, uses, shares and protects your personal information.

🏢 Data Controller

DIASPO NIGER INC.
privacy@diasponiger.com

Section 1

Information Collected

1.1 Information you provide to us

Account information:

  • First and last name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Profile photo (optional)
  • Current city of residence
  • Region of origin in Niger (optional)
  • Occupation (optional)
  • Biography (optional)

Verification information (KYC):

  • Government-issued ID
  • Proof of address
  • Banking information (for creators and sellers)

1.2 Automatically collected information

  • IP address and connection data
  • Device type and operating system
  • Device identifiers
  • App usage data
  • Connection logs
Section 2

Use of Information

Providing services

  • Create and manage your account
  • Enable communication between members
  • Display your location on the map (if enabled)
  • Process your transactions and transfers
  • Manage your subscriptions and payments

Improvement and security

  • Improve our services
  • Ensure platform security
  • Prevent fraud and money laundering
  • Comply with our legal obligations

Communications

  • Send relevant notifications
  • Inform you of important updates
  • Respond to your support requests
Section 3

Sharing of Information

🔒

We never sell your personal data.

Other users (based on your settings)

  • Your public profile
  • Your posts and content
  • Your geographic location (if enabled)

Service providers

  • Firebase / Google Cloud (hosting)
  • Notification delivery providers

Authorities

  • Tax authorities (creator/seller revenues)
  • FINTRAC/CANAFE (AML/CFT compliance)
  • Judicial authorities (upon court order)

International transfers

Your data may be processed in the United States (Google). These transfers are governed by standard contractual clauses or other compliant transfer mechanisms.

Section 4

Your Rights

Common rights (Law 25)

Right Description
Access Obtain a copy of your information
Rectification Correct your inaccurate information
Erasure Request deletion of your information
Portability Receive your information in a structured format
📱 In the app

Settings › Privacy › My data

📧 By email

privacy@diasponiger.com

Response time: Maximum 30 days

Section 5

Information Retention

Data type Retention period
Profile information Account lifetime + 30 days
Messages Account lifetime (deletable)
Transaction data 7 years (tax obligations)
Security logs 1 year
KYC data 5 years after end of relationship (AML/CFT)

Inactive accounts

  • Notification after 12 months of inactivity
  • Automatic deletion after 24 months (unless legal obligations apply)
Section 6

Security

Technical measures

  • Encryption of data in transit (TLS/SSL)
  • Encryption of data at rest
  • End-to-end encryption for private messages
  • Two-factor authentication available
  • Access and anomaly monitoring

Organisational measures

  • Access limited to authorised employees
  • Data protection training
  • Internal security policy
  • Regular security assessments
🔔

In the event of a privacy incident: In accordance with Law 25, we will notify you as soon as possible if an incident poses a serious risk of harm to you.

Section 7

Minors

Diaspo Niger is intended for persons aged 16 and over. We do not knowingly collect information from persons under 16 years of age.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at privacy@diasponiger.com.

Section 8

Changes

In the event of a material change to this Policy:

  • In-app notification
  • Email to users
  • 30-day notice period before taking effect
Section 9

Supervisory Authorities

Section 10

Contact

💬 General questions

support@diasponiger.com
In the app: Settings › Help › Contact us

Last updated: January 2025

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