Privacy & Data Protection Policy
1. Our Privacy Promise
At AfoMarket, we are committed to getting your favorite Nigerian food items from our home to yours safely. We treat your personal information with the highest level of security. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your data when you shop with us.
2. The Essentials: What We Collect
To process your international orders and ensure they clear customs smoothly, we collect specific “Essential Data” from you:
Contact Details: Your name, email address, and phone number.
Delivery Logistics: Your physical address in the UK, USA, Canada, or Europe.
Account Details: Your username and order history to help you track your purchases.
3. Why We Need Your Information
We don’t believe in collecting data for no reason. We use your information to:
Deliver Your Goods: We share your name and address with our global logistics partners to facilitate the journey from Lagos to your doorstep or chosen hub.
Customs Clearance: Some destination countries require accurate recipient details to clear food items through border control.
Customer Support: To contact you with updates regarding your shipment or any changes in delivery timelines.
4. Who We Share Your Data With
Because AfoMarket is an international business, your data has to travel as well. We only share the minimum required information with:
Logistics Partners: Trusted shipping agencies handling our UK, US, and Canadian hubs.
Payment Processors: Paystack processes your card details securely (AfoMarket does not store full card numbers).
Legal Authorities: Only when required by law to comply with customs regulations or court orders in Nigeria or your destination country.
5. Security: The AfoMarket Standard
We use industry-standard encryption (SSL) to ensure that every piece of data you enter on our site is protected while in transit. Access to your information is restricted to a very small number of qualified team members who need it to fulfill your order.
6. Our “Essential-Only” Cookie Policy
AfoMarket does not use cookies for tracking your behavior or showing you ads. We only use Functional Cookies that are strictly necessary for the website to work. These allow you to:
Keep items in your shopping cart while you browse.
Stay logged into your account during your session.
Move through the checkout process securely.
7. Your Rights & Control
Whether you are in London, Toronto, or New York, you have rights over your data. At any time, you can:
Request a copy of the data we hold about you.
Ask us to correct any inaccuracies.
Request that we delete your data (subject to tax and customs record-keeping requirements).
To exercise any of these rights, please contact our team.