Privacy Policy

Your privacy matters to us. This Privacy Policy explains how Blink Gigs collects, uses, and protects your personal data in compliance with Nigeria's Data Protection Regulation (NDPR).

1. Data We Collect

• Registration data: name, email, phone, location
• Payment data: bank details (for freelancer payouts), transaction history
• Usage data: IP address, device type, pages visited, search queries
• Communication data: messages, order notes, support tickets

2. How We Use Your Data

• To operate and improve the Platform
• To process payments and verify identity
• To send service notifications and platform updates
• To prevent fraud and enforce our policies

3. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal data. We share data with: Paystack and Flutterwave (payment processing), hosting providers (under NDA), and regulatory authorities when legally required.

4. Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as your account is active. Financial records are kept for 7 years as required by Nigerian law. You may request deletion of non-financial data by emailing privacy@blinkgigs.ng.

5. Security

We use industry-standard encryption (HTTPS/TLS), hashed passwords (bcrypt), and regular security audits. We also offer optional two-factor authentication (2FA).

6. Your Rights (NDPR)

Under the NDPR, you have the right to: access your data; correct inaccurate data; request deletion; withdraw consent. Contact privacy@blinkgigs.ng to exercise these rights.

7. Cookies

We use cookies for session management and analytics. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though some platform features may not work correctly.

8. Contact

Data Privacy Officer: privacy@blinkgigs.ng