Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 23rd January, 2025

Phisk Corporation (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is dedicated to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled securely. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and share your information across our platforms: Phisk Watch and Phisk Marketplace, or any other Phisk Corporation-associated services (collectively referred to as “Phisk Platforms”).

Phisk Corporation is headquartered in United Kingdom, with a mission to promote African values, culture, and innovation, serving users across the African continent and beyond.

By using any Phisk Platforms, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue using our services.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information to improve and personalize your experience across Phisk Platforms:

1.1. Information You Provide to Us:

  • Account Information: During registration, we collect your name, email address, phone number, username, password, and profile picture.
  • Content Information: Photos, videos, posts, comments, and other content you share or upload.
  • Payment Information: If you monetize your content or engage in financial transactions (e.g., selling on Phisk Marketplace), we collect payment details, such as banking information or card details.
  • Booking or Transaction Details: Information related to payments, and services used on platforms like Phisk Blog and Phisk Marketplace.

1.2. Information We Collect Automatically:

  • Usage Data: Insights into how you interact with Phisk Platforms, such as pages viewed, time spent, clicks, and features used.
  • Device Information: Details about the device you use, including IP address, browser type, operating system, and device model.
  • Location Data: We may collect your location to provide location-based features, such as finding nearby shortlets or travel recommendations.

1.3. Information from Third Parties:

If you connect your Phisk account with third-party services (e.g., Google, Facebook), we may access information shared through those platforms based on your privacy settings.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  1. Provide, maintain, and improve our services across all Phisk Platforms.
  2. Personalize your experience with content, recommendations, and features.
  3. Facilitate payments, bookings, and monetization processes.
  4. Communicate updates, notifications, and promotional materials.
  5. Enforce our Terms of Service, prevent fraud, and maintain security.
  6. Comply with legal obligations and regulatory requirements.

3. Sharing Your Information

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

3.1. With Other Users:

Your username, profile picture, and shared content may be visible to others depending on your privacy settings.

3.2. With Service Providers:

We share information with trusted third-party vendors who assist with hosting, analytics, payment processing, or other services required for Phisk Platforms.

Your information may be disclosed if required by law or to protect our rights or the safety of users.

3.4. Business Transfers:

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of Phisk Corporation, your information may be transferred to the new entity.

4. Your Privacy Choices

You can control your information by:

  1. Updating your profile details through account settings.
  2. Deactivating or deleting your account at any time.
  3. Opting out of promotional emails by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in emails.
  4. Adjusting device settings to limit data collection, such as disabling location services.

5. Data Retention

We retain your information only as long as necessary to provide our services or comply with legal obligations. After account deletion, some data may be retained for legal, security, or compliance purposes, but it will not be used for other purposes.

6. Security

We employ industry-standard security measures to protect your data. However, no system is entirely secure, and we encourage you to use strong passwords and protect your account information.

7. Cross-Border Data Transfers

Phisk Platforms operate globally, which may involve transferring and processing your data in various countries. We ensure such transfers comply with relevant data protection laws.

8. Children’s Privacy

Phisk Platforms are not intended for users under 13 years of age. If we discover that a user under 13 has provided personal information, we will delete it immediately.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Significant changes will be communicated via email or in-app notifications.

10. Contact Us

For questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: privacy@phisk.co.

By using any Phisk Platforms, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to this Privacy Policy.