Effective Date: January 1, 2025 | Last Updated: September 7, 2025
At Akewe.com, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Information You Provide Directly
When you use Akewe.com, you may provide us with the following information:
- • Account information (username, email address, password)
- • Profile information (display name, bio, location, profile picture)
- • Content you create (questions, answers, comments, votes)
- • Communications with us (support tickets, feedback)
- • Payment information (if applicable for premium features)
1.2 Information We Collect Automatically
We automatically collect certain information when you use our platform:
- • Device information (IP address, browser type, operating system)
- • Usage data (pages visited, time spent, clicks, searches)
- • Location data (general location based on IP address)
- • Cookies and similar tracking technologies
1.3 Information from Third Parties
We may receive information from third-party services when you:
- • Sign up or log in using social media accounts
- • Share our content on social platforms
- • Use integrated third-party services
2. How We Use Your Information
2.1 Primary Uses
We use your information to:
- • Provide and maintain our Q&A platform services
- • Create and manage your user account
- • Display your questions, answers, and profile to other users
- • Send you notifications about activity on your content
- • Facilitate community interactions and discussions
2.2 Platform Improvement
We use your information to:
- • Analyze usage patterns to improve our services
- • Develop new features and functionality
- • Optimize platform performance and user experience
- • Conduct research and analytics
2.3 Safety and Security
We use your information to:
- • Detect and prevent fraud, spam, and abuse
- • Monitor for violations of our terms of service
- • Protect the safety of our community
- • Comply with legal obligations
3. Information Sharing and Disclosure
3.1 Public Information
The following information is publicly visible on Akewe.com:
- • Your username and profile information
- • Questions and answers you post
- • Comments and votes you make
- • Your reputation score and badges
- • Your activity timeline (questions asked, answers provided)
3.2 Limited Sharing
We may share your information in the following circumstances:
- • With service providers who help us operate our platform
- • When required by law or to respond to legal requests
- • To protect our rights, property, or the safety of our users
- • In connection with a business transaction (merger, acquisition)
3.3 We Do Not Sell Your Data
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.
4. Nigerian Data Protection Compliance
4.1 NDPR Compliance
We comply with the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR) and ensure that:
- • We have a lawful basis for processing your personal data
- • We obtain your consent where required
- • We implement appropriate security measures
- • We respect your data subject rights
4.2 Data Processing Basis
We process your data based on:
- • Your consent for account creation and platform use
- • Contractual necessity to provide our services
- • Legitimate interests in platform operation and improvement
- • Legal obligations under Nigerian law
4.3 Data Localization
As a Nigerian platform, we store and process your data in accordance with NDPR requirements and may store data both within Nigeria and in secure international facilities that meet our security standards.
5. Your Privacy Rights
5.1 Access and Control
You have the right to:
- • Access your personal data we hold
- • Update or correct your information
- • Delete your account and associated data
- • Download your data (data portability)
- • Withdraw consent for data processing
5.2 Account Settings
You can control your privacy through your account settings:
- • Profile visibility settings
- • Email notification preferences
- • Privacy preferences for your activities
- • Communication preferences
5.3 Exercising Your Rights
To exercise your privacy rights, contact us at [email protected] with “NDPR REQUEST” in the subject line. We will respond within 30 days.
6. Data Security
6.1 Security Measures
We implement industry-standard security measures including:
- • Encryption of data in transit and at rest
- • Secure server infrastructure and firewalls
- • Regular security audits and monitoring
- • Access controls and authentication systems
- • Employee training on data protection
6.2 Data Breach Response
In the unlikely event of a data breach, we will:
- • Immediately assess and contain the breach
- • Notify relevant authorities within 72 hours
- • Inform affected users without undue delay
- • Take steps to prevent future incidents
6.3 Limitations
While we implement strong security measures, no system is 100% secure. You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account credentials.
7. Cookies and Tracking
7.1 Types of Cookies We Use
- • Essential cookies: Required for platform functionality
- • Performance cookies: Help us analyze usage and improve performance
- • Functionality cookies: Remember your preferences and settings
- • Analytics cookies: Help us understand how users interact with our platform
7.2 Managing Cookies
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect platform functionality.
7.3 Third-Party Services
We may use third-party analytics and service providers who may place their own cookies. These services have their own privacy policies.
8. Data Retention
8.1 Account Data
We retain your account information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide our services.
8.2 Content Retention
Questions and answers may be retained even after account deletion to maintain the integrity of community discussions, but will be anonymized.
8.3 Legal Obligations
Some data may be retained longer when required by law, for legal proceedings, or for safety and security purposes.
8.4 Deletion Requests
When you request account deletion, we will delete your personal information within 30 days, except where retention is required by law.
9. Children’s Privacy
9.1 Age Requirement
Akewe.com is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
9.2 Parental Consent
Users between 13-18 years old should have parental consent before using our platform.
9.3 Reporting Underage Users
If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided personal information, we will take steps to delete such information and terminate the account.
10. Changes to This Policy
10.1 Policy Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements.
10.2 Notification of Changes
We will notify you of significant changes by:
- • Posting the updated policy on our website
- • Sending email notifications to registered users
- • Displaying prominent notices on our platform
10.3 Continued Use
Your continued use of Akewe.com after policy changes constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.
11. Contact Information
Data Protection Officer
Email: [email protected]
Subject Line: Include “PRIVACY INQUIRY” or “NDPR REQUEST”
Response Time: Within 30 days as required by NDPR
General Contact
Email: [email protected]
Website: Contact Form
Business Address: Akewe.com, Lagos, Nigeria
Nigerian Data Protection Commission
If you have concerns about our privacy practices, you may also contact the Nigerian Data Protection Commission (NDPC):
Website: https://ndpc.gov.ng
This Privacy Policy is effective as of January 1, 2025, and was last updated on September 7, 2025.