Privacy Policy
Igbo Community Hull (ICH)
Last Updated: February 2025
Welcome to the Igbo Community Hull ("ICH", "we", "our", or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your data when you use our mobile application.
1. Information We Collect
Account Information
- Full name and email address
- Phone number
- Password (encrypted)
- Profile photograph (optional)
Personal Details
- Gender
- Nigerian state of origin, local government area, and village/town
- UK residential address and postcode
- Years of residence in Hull
- Marital status and family information
Location Data
- Precise location data to verify attendance at community meetings
- Location is collected only when you are near designated meeting venues
- Background location access is used solely for attendance verification during active meetings
Financial Information
- Payment transaction records for dues and contributions
- We do not store credit card numbers; payments are processed by secure third-party providers
Business Information (Optional)
- Business name, category, and description
- Business address and contact details
- Business photographs and registration documents
2. How We Use Your Information
- Community Management: To manage membership, verify attendance, and facilitate community activities
- Communication: To send announcements, event notifications, and important updates
- Financial Records: To track dues payments and issue receipts
- Business Directory: To display member businesses to the community
- Family Connections: To link family members within the community
- Elections: To facilitate community leadership elections
3. Location Data Usage
We collect location data specifically to:
- Verify your physical presence at community meetings
- Enable the attendance register after confirming 20-30 minutes of presence
- Prevent fraudulent attendance records
Location data is collected only during active community meetings and is not used for tracking outside of this purpose. You can disable location permissions at any time, though this will prevent attendance verification.
4. Data Sharing
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share data with:
- Community Leadership: Executives and administrators for community management purposes
- Service Providers: Third-party services for payment processing, cloud storage, and notifications
- Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
5. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data, including:
- Encryption of data in transit and at rest
- Secure authentication mechanisms
- Regular security assessments
- Access controls limiting who can view your information
6. Your Rights
Under applicable data protection laws, you have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Correct inaccurate data
- Delete your account and associated data
- Withdraw consent for optional data collection
- Export your data in a portable format
7. Children's Privacy
Our app allows registration of children under parent/guardian accounts. Children under 16 do not have independent app access. Young adults (16-17) have limited access with parental oversight. We do not knowingly collect data directly from children under 16.
8. Data Retention
We retain your data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. Upon account deletion, your personal data will be removed within 30 days, except where retention is required by law or for legitimate business purposes.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes through the app or via email. Continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us at:
Igbo Community Hull
Email: privacy@igbocommunity.co.uk
Hull, United Kingdom