PRIVACY Policy
1. Introduction
Welcome to Briks App (“we”, “us”, or “our”) which operates www.getbriksapp.com (hereinafter referred to as “Service”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, safeguard, and disclose information resulting from your use of our Service. By using our Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. Unless otherwise defined herein, terms used in this Privacy Policy have the same meanings as in our Terms of Service.
2. Definitions
SERVICE means the www.getbriksapp.com website and related web and mobile applications operated by Briks for users requiring construction services exclusively in Nigeria.
PERSONAL DATA refers to information about a living individual who can be identified from those data (either alone or in conjunction with other information).
USAGE DATA is data collected automatically (for example, duration of page visits, device type, or IP address).
COOKIES are small files stored on your device (computer or mobile).
DATA CONTROLLER refers to the natural or legal person who determines the purposes and means by which any personal data are processed. For this Privacy Policy, Briks is the Data Controller.
DATA PROCESSORS (OR SERVICE PROVIDERS) are persons or entities that process data on behalf of the Data Controller.
DATA SUBJECT is any living individual who is the subject of Personal Data.
THE USER means the individual using our Service (i.e., the Data Subject).
3. Information Collection and Use
We collect different types of information for various purposes to provide and improve our Service, specifically within Nigeria.
4. Types of Data Collected
Personal Data
We may ask you to provide certain personally identifiable information (“Personal Data”) such as:
0.1. Email address
0.2. First and last name
0.3. Phone number
0.4. Address or location
0.5. Cookies and Usage Data
Camera Access
Our app requires access to your device’s camera solely for the purpose of capturing or uploading your profile picture and project-related documents securely. We do not use the camera for any other purpose.
Usage Data
We may collect information such as your device’s IP address, browser type, pages visited, and the time and date of each visit. When you access the Service on a device, we may collect unique device IDs, operating system details, and diagnostic data.
Location Data
If you grant permission, we may use your location to provide location-based features. You can enable or disable location services via your device settings.
Tracking Cookies Data
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our Service. You can instruct your browser to refuse cookies. However, some features of our Service may not function properly if cookies are disabled.
Other Data
We may also collect additional information such as gender, age, etc., to enhance user experience or compliance with Nigerian regulations.
5. Use of Data
Briks uses collected data for:
0.1. Providing and maintaining our Service
0.2. Notifying you of changes to the Service
0.3. Allowing participation in interactive features
0.4. Offering customer support
0.5. Analyzing usage to improve the Service
0.6. Monitoring usage of the Service
0.7. Detecting and addressing technical issues
0.8. Fulfilling any other purpose for which you provide data
0.9. Enforcing rights arising from contracts entered with us
0.10. Sending you account or subscription notices
0.11. Providing news or offers similar to those you’ve shown interest in
0.12. Any other purpose disclosed upon data collection
0.13. Any other purpose with your consent
6. Retention of Data
We retain your Personal Data only as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy and to comply with legal obligations under Nigerian law. Usage Data is generally retained for shorter periods unless needed for security or Service improvements.
7. Transfer of Data
Your information may be transferred and maintained on computers located outside your city or state but always within Nigeria. By submitting personal data, you consent to this transfer and processing in Nigeria.
8. Disclosure of Data
We may disclose Personal Data:
0.1. If involved in a merger or acquisition
0.2. To subsidiaries, affiliates, contractors, or service providers
0.3. To fulfill any purpose for which you provide data
0.4. With your consent
0.5. Where necessary to protect rights or safety
9. Security of Data
We use commercially acceptable means to protect your Personal Data but cannot guarantee absolute security.
10. Operating Exclusively in Nigeria
Briks operates solely within Nigeria, and our Service is intended for residents and projects in Nigeria. Users outside Nigeria should note that our Service and related data processes are governed by Nigerian law.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Policy from time to time. Changes take effect when posted on this page, and we will notify you of significant changes via email or a notice on our Service.
12. Contact Us
For questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at hello@getbriksapp.com.