Privacy Policy

Introduction

Chicago Nigerians ("we," "our," or "us") operates a community networking platform enabling users to connect, share content, network professionally, and engage with the Nigerian community in Chicago and beyond, including peer-to-peer marketplace functionality.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

• Account Information: Name, username, email address, password, phone number (optional), profile photo, and bio
• Profile & Professional Information: Education, employment history, skills, interests, location, and networking preferences
• User Content: Posts, comments, messages, photos, videos, reactions, and other shared content
• Communications: Support requests, feedback, and survey responses

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

• Usage Data: Pages viewed, features used, interactions, timestamps, and referral URLs
• Device & Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers, and language preferences
• Cookies & Similar Technologies: For authentication, preferences, and usage analysis

1.3 Information from Third Parties

• Social Logins: Basic profile information from third-party services
• Partners & Analytics Providers: Aggregated or de-identified data

2. How We Use Your Information

• Provide and maintain the Platform
• Create and manage user accounts
• Enable social networking and professional connections
• Personalize content and recommendations
• Communicate about updates, security alerts, and support
• Monitor and improve Platform performance
• Enforce Terms of Service and community guidelines
• Comply with legal obligations

3. How We Share Your Information

Information is shared with other users (based on privacy settings), service providers, in legal compliance situations, and potentially during business transfers.

4. Your Privacy Choices & Rights

• Update, correct, or delete profile information
• Control who views or interacts with posts
• Opt out of non-essential emails
• Request account deletion (subject to legal retention requirements)
• Additional rights may apply depending on location and applicable data protection laws

5. Data Retention

Information is retained while accounts are active or as necessary to provide services, with potential retention after deletion where legally required or for legitimate purposes.

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure.

7. Children's Privacy

The Platform is not intended for individuals under 13. Chicago Nigerians does not knowingly collect information from children and will delete such data if discovered.

8. International Users

Information may be transferred to and processed in the United States or other jurisdictions where our servers or service providers are located.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

Updates will be posted on the Platform with updated effective dates notifying users of material changes.

10. Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy, contact: