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Privacy Policy
Last Updated: February 2026
Notice
At HustlePay Africa, we are committed to empowering Nigeria's gig and informal-sector workers—including riders, traders, and artisans—to build a secure financial future. Protecting your personal information is fundamental to the trust you place in us to manage your pensions, insurance, and savings.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your data across our Android app, mobile-optimized web dashboard, and WhatsApp chatbot.
Information We Collect
To provide our micro-pension, insurance, and wallet services, we collect the following:
- •Identity Data: Full name, phone number, and official identification.
- •Regulatory/KYC Data: Bank Verification Number (BVN) and National Identification Number (NIN) to comply with anti-fraud and NDPR requirements.
- •Financial Data: Transaction history, wallet balances ("SOS" and emergency funds), and contribution schedules.
- •Communication Data: Interactions via our WhatsApp conversational menus.
How We Use Your Data
We process your information to:
- •Facilitate Financial Services: Route micro-pension funds to licensed Pension Fund Administrators (PFAs) and activate instant accident, life, or health insurance.
- •Enable Gifting: Verify identities for third-party top-ups and ensure secure delivery of pension "starter packs" or wallet credit.
- •Track Progress: Manage your savings milestones and reward you with badges for achievements like a "30-Day Saving Streak".
- •Maintain Security: Enforce transaction limits based on your KYC tier to prevent misuse.
Data Sharing & Third Parties
HustlePay Africa does not sell your data. However, we share necessary information with:
- •Financial Partners: Licensed PFAs and insurance providers via secure APIs.
- •Payment Processors: Virtual account providers such as Monnify or Flutterwave.
- •Regulators: When required to meet Nigerian financial and data protection standards.
Security Measures
Your data is protected by industry-standard security protocols:
- •Encryption: We use TLS encryption for all data transmissions.
- •Authentication: Access is secured via One-Time Passwords (OTP) and Two-Factor Authentication (2FA).
- •Compliance: Our data handling practices are aligned with the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR).
Your Rights
In accordance with the NDPR, you have the right to access your digital policy records, update your KYC information, and request the deletion of your data, subject to statutory retention requirements for financial records.