2.1 Required Information

• Full name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Payment details
• Location information
• Profile picture

2.2 Optional Information

• Skills
• Education history
• Occupation history
• Languages spoken

2.3 Automatically Collected Information

Through the Google Play Store and Android platform, certain usage statistics and crash logs may be automatically collected. This data collection is governed by Google's privacy policies and practices.

We use your information solely for:

• Providing and maintaining our services
• Processing your transactions
• Verifying your identity
• Communicating with you about your account and our services
• Ensuring platform security
• Legal compliance

Stratify does not collect or use your data for marketing purposes. However, third-party services like Google may collect and use data according to their own privacy policies.

Your data is stored on AWS databases and Render web servers located in Oregon, USA. We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information, including:

• Encryption of sensitive data
• Regular security assessments
• Access controls and authentication
• Continuous monitoring for potential vulnerabilities

5.1 Payment Processing

We share necessary payment information with Paystack to process transactions. Paystack's handling of your data is governed by their privacy policy.

5.2 Legal Requirements

We may share information with law enforcement or other authorities when required by law or to:

• Comply with legal obligations
• Protect our rights and property
• Prevent fraud or illegal activities
• Protect our users' safety

5.3 Third-Party Services

We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties. However, platform providers like Google or Apple may collect and use data independently according to their own privacy policies.

When you delete your account:

• Personal data is immediately deleted from our systems
• Some anonymized data may be retained for analytical purposes
• Third-party services (like Paystack) may retain data according to their own policies
• Legally required information may be retained for compliance purposes

While we implement strong security measures to prevent data breaches, in the unlikely event of a breach:

• We will notify affected users within 48 hours
• Notifications will be sent via email, blog updates, and social media
• We will provide information about the breach and steps users should take
• We will work with relevant authorities and security experts to address the situation

You have the right to:

• Access your personal information
• Update or correct your information
• Delete your account and associated data
• Request information about how your data is processed
• Opt out of certain data collection (where applicable)

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes through email or platform notifications.

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact our support team through our provided channels.