Effective Date: September 18, 2025
This Privacy Policy explains how BaloTrade Global LTD, operating the GoBuyIt platform ("GoBuyIt," "we," "us," or "our"), collects, uses, protects, and discloses your personal information when you use our website and services.
Your use of our services indicates that you have read, understood, and agreed to the terms of this Privacy Policy. This policy is subject to the provisions of the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA) 2023.
1. Information We Collect
We collect and process personal data to provide and improve our services. The types of information we collect include:
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Information you provide to us: When you register for an account, create a profile, or post an ad, you may provide us with your name, phone number, email address, physical address, and profile picture.
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Information from your use of the service: We automatically collect certain information when you visit or use our platform. This may include your IP address, browser type, device information, operating system, and a record of the pages you visit and the ads you view. We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect this information and to enhance your experience.
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Location information: With your consent, we may collect information about your physical location (e.g., city, state, or precise GPS coordinates) to help you find local listings.
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Information from third parties: We may receive information about you from other sources, such as public databases or social media platforms if you choose to connect your account.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
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To provide and maintain our service: This includes creating and managing your account, enabling you to post ads and communicate with other users, and ensuring the platform functions correctly.
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To personalize your experience: We use your information to show you ads that are relevant to your location and interests.
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To communicate with you: We may use your contact information to send you service-related notifications, updates, and marketing communications (you can opt out of these at any time).
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For security and fraud prevention: We use collected data to detect, prevent, and respond to fraud, spam, illegal activities, and other security incidents as required by Nigerian law, particularly the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) Act 2015.
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For research and development: We analyze data to understand user behavior, improve our services, and develop new features.
3. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We may, however, share your information in the following situations:
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With other users: When you post an ad, certain information (like your phone number or email) may be publicly visible to other users so they can contact you about your listing.
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With service providers: We may share your information with trusted third-party companies that perform services on our behalf, such as cloud hosting, data analysis, or customer support. These providers are obligated to protect your data.
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For legal reasons: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law, court order, or a government agency, or to protect our rights or the safety of our users and the public.
4. Your Rights Under the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA) 2023
As a user, you have specific rights concerning your personal data:
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The right to be informed: You have the right to know how your data is being used, which is the purpose of this policy.
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The right to access: You have the right to request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
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The right to rectification: You have the right to request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
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The right to erasure ("right to be forgotten"): You have the right to request the deletion of your personal data under certain circumstances.
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The right to restrict processing: You have the right to request that we limit the way we process your data.
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The right to data portability: You have the right to receive your data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
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The right to object: You have the right to object to the processing of your data for certain purposes, such as direct marketing.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the details provided in Section 7.
5. Data Security
We have implemented robust technical and organizational measures to safeguard your personal data. We regularly review our security procedures and work to protect your information from unauthorized access, accidental loss, disclosure, or destruction.
6. Children's Privacy
GoBuyIt is not intended for use by children under the age of 18. In line with the Child's Rights Act, we do not knowingly collect personal data from anyone under 18. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child under 18 without parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data protection practices, please contact us at:
Email: support@gobuyit.com.ng Address: BaloTrade Global LTD, 6 Equtu quaters Street, Along Imaka Road, Ijebu Ode, Ogun State, Nigeria.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new policy on our website and updating the "Effective Date" at the top of this document. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.