Effective Date: May 2026
At JaraPlug, your privacy is a core component of our "Plug" standard. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information across our gadget marketplace ecosystem.
1. Information We Collect
Personal Identity: Name, email address, phone number, and physical address (for vendors/merchants).
Financial Data: Bank account details for commission payouts and transaction history. We do not store full credit card numbers; these are handled by secure, PCI-compliant payment gateways.
Technical Data: IP addresses, browser type, and device identifiers. This is specifically used for our S2S (Server-to-Server) tracking to ensure unique CPC (₦3) clicks and accurate sales attribution.
Verification Data: Government-issued ID (where required for high-tier merchant verification).
Personal Identity: Name, email address, phone number, and physical address (for vendors/merchants).
Financial Data: Bank account details for commission payouts and transaction history. We do not store full credit card numbers; these are handled by secure, PCI-compliant payment gateways.
Technical Data: IP addresses, browser type, and device identifiers. This is specifically used for our S2S (Server-to-Server) tracking to ensure unique CPC (₦3) clicks and accurate sales attribution.
Verification Data: Government-issued ID (where required for high-tier merchant verification).
2. How We Use Your Information
To Process Payouts: Ensuring your ₦50M+ commission pool is distributed accurately to the right bank accounts.
To Prevent Fraud: Monitoring IP addresses to detect bot activity, "click farms," and fraudulent traffic that harms our merchants.
To Improve the Marketplace: Analyzing which gadgets are trending to provide better recommendations to affiliates.
Communication: Sending system alerts regarding "Award Level" promotions, payout confirmations, and platform updates.
To Process Payouts: Ensuring your ₦50M+ commission pool is distributed accurately to the right bank accounts.
To Prevent Fraud: Monitoring IP addresses to detect bot activity, "click farms," and fraudulent traffic that harms our merchants.
To Improve the Marketplace: Analyzing which gadgets are trending to provide better recommendations to affiliates.
Communication: Sending system alerts regarding "Award Level" promotions, payout confirmations, and platform updates.
3. Data Tracking & Cookies
Jara-Links: Our proprietary tracking links use cookies and server-side logic to track the ₦3 CPC and sales commissions. These cookies typically last for 30–90 days to ensure affiliates get credit even if a customer buys a gadget weeks after the first click.
Opt-Out: You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though this will prevent the platform from tracking your referrals and earnings.
Jara-Links: Our proprietary tracking links use cookies and server-side logic to track the ₦3 CPC and sales commissions. These cookies typically last for 30–90 days to ensure affiliates get credit even if a customer buys a gadget weeks after the first click.
Opt-Out: You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though this will prevent the platform from tracking your referrals and earnings.
4. Sharing of Information
We do not sell your personal data. We only share information in the following contexts:
Merchant-Affiliate Connection: Merchants may see the "Affiliate ID" or username responsible for a sale to verify lead quality.
Service Providers: We share data with trusted third parties who assist in payment processing, cloud hosting, and security audits.
Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by Nigerian law or to protect the safety and integrity of our community.
5. Data Security
We implement industry-standard encryption (SSL/TLS) for all data transmissions. Our internal systems are audited regularly to ensure your financial and personal records remain in a "High-Security Vault" environment.
6. Your Rights
You have the right to:
Access the personal data we hold about you.
Request the correction of inaccurate data.
Request the deletion of your account (subject to the completion of any pending financial cycles or legal obligations).
7. Changes to This Policy
JaraPlug may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes via the email address associated with your account or through a prominent notice on our dashboard.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions regarding your privacy or data security, please contact our Data Protection Officer at: privacy@jaraplug.com