Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

When you use Electorate, we may collect:

• Account information: phone number, email address, and password
• Location data: state, LGA, and ward (provided voluntarily for representative matching)
• Usage data: pages visited, ratings submitted, and contributions made
• Device data: browser type, IP address, and operating system

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Create and manage your account
• Match you with your local representatives
• Display your contributions and contributor tier
• Send verification codes via SMS
• Improve the platform and fix issues

3. Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share data with:

• Supabase: our database and authentication provider
• Twilio: for SMS verification codes
• Vercel: our hosting provider

These services process data solely to provide their services to us and are bound by their own privacy policies.

4. Data Security

We use industry-standard security measures including encrypted connections (HTTPS), secure password hashing, and row-level security in our database. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

5. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your account and data
• Withdraw consent for data processing

To exercise these rights, contact us at hello@electorate.ng.

6. Cookies

We use essential cookies for authentication and session management. We do not use third-party tracking or advertising cookies.

7. Children's Privacy

Electorate is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify users of significant changes via the Platform.

9. Contact

For privacy-related questions, please email hello@electorate.ng.