1. Introduction & Overview
Welcome to AfroEduGo ("we," "our," or "us"), accessible at https://afroedugo.com. AfroEduGo is an all-in-one global educational hub designed to help prospective and international students discover verified universities, locate reliable student accommodations, connect with peer communities, and access student advisory services.
We respect your privacy and are committed to safeguarding your personal data. This Privacy Policy outlines our practices regarding data collection, usage, storage, and your individual privacy rights.
2. Information We Collect
We only collect information that is strictly necessary to provide and enhance our services:
A. Information You Voluntarily Provide
When you register, submit an inquiry for a university or housing listing, post in student community discussions, or request assistance, we may collect your name, email address, telephone/WhatsApp number, field of study preferences, and message content.
B. Information From Google Sign-In & Third-Party Providers
When you choose to sign in using Google Sign-In (or other OAuth providers), we request access to basic public profile details authorized by you:
- Your primary Google account email address
- Your display name (first and last name)
- Your Google account profile photo/avatar
Note: We never access your Google password, Google Drive, contacts, or any unauthorized Google data.
C. Technical & Usage Information
Like most modern web applications, we may collect non-identifying technical information such as device type, browser information, pages viewed, and approximate geographic location to ensure optimal performance and security.
3. How We Use Your Information
We utilize the collected information strictly for the following purposes:
- Authentication & Security: To create your user account, verify your identity, and safeguard against unauthorized access.
- Saved Preferences: To let you bookmark and manage shortlisted universities, scholarship searches, and favorite housing units.
- Inquiry Transmission: When you submit a request for accommodation or school admission assistance, your contact details are shared directly with the authorized school rep, housing manager, or verified advisor you requested.
- Notifications & Updates: To send account confirmations, application status notifications, or important platform notices.
- Service Improvement: To resolve technical issues and enhance platform navigation and performance.
4. Google API Services User Data Policy Compliance
AfroEduGo adheres strictly to Google's API Services User Data Policy.
"AfroEduGo's use and transfer to any other app of information received from Google APIs will adhere to the Google API Services User Data Policy, including the Limited Use requirements."
- We do not use Google user data to train generalized artificial intelligence or machine learning models.
- We do not sell Google user data to any external parties, data brokers, or advertising networks.
- We do not use or transfer Google user data for serving personalized, retargeted, or interest-based advertising.
5. Data Sharing & Third Parties
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data.
Your data is only disclosed under the following controlled conditions:
- Direct User Requests: When you voluntarily submit an inquiry form for housing or university admissions, your specified contact information (e.g., name, email, WhatsApp) is transmitted to the respective verified listing owner or provider.
- Trusted Infrastructure Providers: We employ trusted cloud infrastructure providers (such as Google Firebase for secure database and authentication storage, and Vercel for web hosting). These providers are bound by strict confidentiality and data protection obligations.
- Legal Compliance: If required by valid court order, law enforcement, or applicable regulatory statute.
6. Data Security & Storage
We implement industry-standard administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, loss, or alteration. All communication between your device and AfroEduGo is encrypted using modern SSL/TLS (HTTPS) protocols.
7. Your Rights & Data Deletion
You maintain full control over your personal data. You have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you.
- Correct inaccurate or incomplete profile details.
- Request the complete deletion of your account and associated data.
- Revoke Google Sign-In access at any time via your Google Account Permissions.
8. Contact Information
If you have any questions, concerns, or inquiries regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
App: AfroEduGo (https://afroedugo.com)
Email: privacy@afroedugo.com / contact@afroedugo.com
Location: Global Education Support Desk