Privacy & Cookie Policy
Effective Date: June 13, 2025
Thank you for using Faji Marketplace ("Faji", "we", "us", or "our"), available at https://faji.ng. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal information when you use our classified ads platform.
By accessing or using our services, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to this Privacy & Cookie Policy. If you do not agree with our practices, please discontinue use of our platform. If you do not agree with our practices, please do not use our platform.
1. Who Controls Your Personal Data
Faji Marketplace is operated in Nigeria and is the controller of your personal information submitted through the website or mobile platform. You may contact us at any time via email at [email protected].
2. Data We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide Voluntarily
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Name, phone number, and email address during registration
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Listing details including title, description, category, and images
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Communication records including messages, support queries, and reviews
2.2 Information We Collect Automatically
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IP address, browser type, device information, usage data
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Geolocation data (if enabled)
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Referral links and session data
2.3 Information From Third Parties
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Login data from third-party accounts (Google, Meta, Apple)
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Analytics and behavioral data from tracking tools and SDKs
3. How We Use Your Data
We use your personal data to:
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Create and manage your account
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Enable listing and communication features
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Send service notifications and marketing updates (you may opt out)
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Monitor usage and improve our platform performance
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Prevent fraudulent activity and ensure compliance with our policies
4. Legal Basis for Processing
We rely on the following legal bases:
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Your explicit consent (e.g., cookies, marketing emails)
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Contractual necessity (e.g., providing access to your account)
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Legitimate interest (e.g., fraud prevention, analytics)
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Legal compliance (e.g., law enforcement disclosure)
5. Sharing of Data
We only share your data with:
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Technical and hosting providers (e.g., analytics, storage, customer support tools)
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Legal or regulatory bodies where required
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Marketing or business partners only with your consent
6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, including:
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Keeping you logged in
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Remembering your preferences
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Analyzing usage data
You may disable cookies in your browser settings; however, doing so may affect the platform’s functionality. Learn more in our Cookies Policy.
7. Data Security
We use industry-standard security protocols including SSL encryption, firewalls, and secured data storage to protect your information from unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure.
8. Your Rights
You have the right to:
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Access, update, or correct your personal information
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Request data deletion, subject to legal retention obligations
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Restrict or object to specific data uses
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Withdraw consent at any time
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Lodge a complaint with the appropriate authority
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [email protected].
9. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary for:
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Providing services to you
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Meeting legal, tax, and regulatory obligations
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Addressing disputes or enforcing agreements
10. Age Limitation
Faji.ng is intended for users aged 16 and above. If you are under 16, please obtain consent from a parent or guardian before using the platform.
11. International Data Transfers
Some of our service providers may operate outside Nigeria. In such cases, appropriate safeguards (such as contractual clauses or data protection agreements) are in place.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy & Cookie Policy occasionally. When we do, we will update the “Effective Date” above and notify you via the platform or email. Continued use after any changes constitutes your acceptance.
13. Cookies Policy
Cookies are small text files used to store user data. We use cookies to:
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Keep you signed in
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Store session and preference information
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Improve site navigation and speed
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Analyze user traffic and behavior
You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may limit some features of the platform.
14. User Data Requests
To request access, correction, export, or deletion of your personal data:
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Email us at [email protected]
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We will respond within a reasonable time and in accordance with applicable laws
15. Contact Us
Faji Marketplace
Website: https://faji.ng
Email: [email protected]
Faji Marketplace – Empowering Nigeria