Legal
SpeakNaija Privacy Policy
Last updated: 5 November 2026
We collect only the data we need to run SpeakNaija, we never sell your personal data, and you can ask us to see or delete it anytime.
1. Who we are
SpeakNaija is an online platform for learning Nigerian languages, available at speaknaija.app. It is operated by [Registered business name], [registered address], Nigeria ("we", "us", "our"). We are the data controller for the personal data described here.
This policy explains what we collect, why, who we share it with and your rights under the Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023 (NDPA). It applies to our website and any SpeakNaija apps. It should be read together with our Terms of Service.
Questions? Email hello@speaknaija.app.
2. What we collect and why
| Data | Examples | Why we use it | Legal basis (NDPA) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Account details | Name, email, password (stored encrypted), Google sign-in profile | Create and secure your account, let you sign in | Contract |
| Learning progress | Languages chosen, level, stages and lessons completed, streaks, Cowries | Save your progress and personalise lessons | Contract |
| Subscription details | Plan, billing period, payment status, country or region | Give you the right plan and charge in the right currency (₦ or $) | Contract |
| Security data | Sign-in attempts, sign-in codes, IP address, device and browser type | Prevent fraud, abuse and unauthorised access | Legitimate interest |
| Usage data | Pages visited, features used, errors | Fix bugs and improve SpeakNaija | Legitimate interest |
| Messages and feedback | Emails to hello@speaknaija.app, lesson error reports | Answer you and correct lessons | Legitimate interest |
| Marketing preferences | Whether you agreed to receive news and offers | Send updates only if you opt in | Consent |
We do not ask for sensitive data such as health, religion or ethnicity. Please do not include it in feedback.
3. Payments
Payments are processed by Paystack. Your card details go directly to Paystack and are never stored on our servers. We receive only what we need to manage your plan, such as payment status, amount, date and the last four digits of your card. Paystack's own privacy policy applies to the data it handles.
4. Ads and cookies
The free plan shows ads. Our advertising partners may use cookies or similar technology to show ads and measure how they perform. Paid plans are ad-free.
We use cookies to:
- keep you signed in and remember your settings, such as dark mode;
- keep the site secure;
- understand how SpeakNaija is used so we can improve it.
Essential cookies are needed for the site to work. You can choose whether to allow non-essential cookies, and you can clear cookies in your browser at any time.
5. Who we share data with
We never sell your personal data. We share it only with service providers who help us run SpeakNaija, and only what they need:
- Hosting, database and security: to store your account and keep the site running (for example, Cloudflare).
- Payments: Paystack, to process subscriptions.
- Sign-in: Google, if you choose "Continue with Google".
- Email: providers that deliver sign-in codes, password resets and receipts.
- Advertising and analytics partners: for free-plan ads and to understand how the site is used.
We may also share data if the law requires it, to protect users' safety, or if SpeakNaija is merged or sold (you will be told first).
6. International transfers
Some of our providers store data outside Nigeria. When this happens, we make sure the transfer is allowed under the NDPA and that your data stays protected.
7. How long we keep data
We keep your account and learning data while your account is active. If you delete your account, we delete or anonymise your personal data within 30 days, except records we must keep by law (such as payment records for tax), which we keep only as long as required.
8. Security
We protect your data with encryption, secure connections (HTTPS), hashed passwords, sign-in limits and restricted staff access. No system is 100% secure, so please use a strong password and keep it private.
9. Your rights
Under the NDPA, you have the right to:
- access the personal data we hold about you and get a copy;
- correct data that is wrong or incomplete;
- delete your data, or close your account;
- object to or limit how we use your data;
- move your data to another service in a common format;
- withdraw consent anytime, for example by unsubscribing from marketing emails.
To use any of these rights, email hello@speaknaija.app from your account email. We will respond within 30 days. If you are not satisfied, you can complain to the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC).
10. Children
SpeakNaija accounts are for people aged 18 and over. Anyone under 18 may use SpeakNaija only with a parent or guardian's consent. If we learn we have collected a child's data without that consent, we will delete it. Parents can contact us at hello@speaknaija.app.
11. Changes to this policy
We may update this policy as SpeakNaija grows. If a change is important, we will tell you by email or in the app before it takes effect. The date at the top shows when it was last updated.
12. Contact us
[Registered business name], [registered address], Nigeria
Email: hello@speaknaija.app