Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

Information you provide

• Account information (name, email, phone number)
• Business profile details
• Images, videos, and listings uploaded by business owners
• Messages and support inquiries

Information collected automatically

• Device and app information
• IP address and approximate location
• Usage data, diagnostics, and performance metrics

Location information

With your permission, we collect precise location data to enable nearby listings, maps, and navigation features. You can disable location access at any time in your device settings.

2. How We Use Information

• Provide and improve Afro Explorer
• Enable maps and location-based discovery
• Manage accounts and business listings
• Communicate service updates and notifications
• Send transactional and marketing communications
• Maintain security and prevent misuse
• Comply with legal obligations

3. Communications

We may send transactional emails and notifications (important account/service messages), marketing emails where permitted, and push notifications. You can opt out of marketing communications at any time.

4. Sharing of Information

We do not sell personal data. We may share information with trusted service providers (hosting, analytics, messaging), payment processors (web only), and legal authorities where required by law. Partners are required to safeguard your data.

5. International Data Transfers

Your information may be processed in the United States and other countries where we or our service providers operate. We take reasonable steps to support compliance with applicable data protection laws.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary to operate the Service, meet legal obligations, and resolve disputes. You may request account deletion, subject to legal requirements.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to access your data, request correction or deletion, object to or restrict processing, and withdraw consent. Contact us at info@afroexplorer.com.

8. Children’s Privacy

Afro Explorer is not intended for children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 16.