Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 10th April 2025.

Introduction

At Spotivik, we value your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR). By using our platform, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.

Personal Data We Collect

We collect the following types of personal data:

Registration Data: Name, email address, username, and password.
Profile Data: Bio, profile picture, and other optional profile information.
Usage Data: IP address, browser type, page views, session duration, clicks, and engagement metrics.
Cookies and Tracking: We use cookies, pixel tags, and similar tracking technologies.

Purpose and Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

Contractual Necessity: To provide and operate our services and respond to your inquiries.
Consent: For specific uses like sending marketing communications or personalizing ads.
Legitimate Interests: For platform optimization, fraud prevention, and analytics.

Third-Party Advertising and Cookies

Spotivik uses third-party vendors, including Google AdSense, to serve ads.

These vendors may use cookies or similar technologies to show ads based on your visits to our platform and other websites.
Google uses the DoubleClick cookie and other identifiers to deliver personalized ads.
You may opt out of personalized ads by visiting Google Ads Settings.
For more information, see Google’s Privacy & Terms.

Consent Notice for EU Users:
In compliance with GDPR, visitors from the EU are presented with a cookie consent notice upon visiting our site. We only use non-essential cookies after receiving your consent.

By continuing to use Spotivik, you consent to our use of cookies in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

Data Sharing

We may share your data with:

Service Providers: For hosting, analytics, advertising, and technical support.
Partners: For co-branded campaigns, content collaborations, or affiliate programs.
Legal Authorities: Where required by law, regulation, or legal process.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

Access: Request a copy of your personal data.
Correction: Ask us to fix inaccurate or incomplete data.
Deletion: Request deletion of your data, subject to legal obligations.
Restriction: Limit our use of your data in specific circumstances.
Objection: Object to our processing where we rely on legitimate interest.
Data Portability: Request your data in a portable format.

You can exercise these rights by contacting us at the address below.

Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as needed for the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by applicable laws. When no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize your data.

Security Measures

We take data protection seriously and use the following measures:

Encryption: To secure data in transit.
Access Controls: Only authorized personnel can access personal data.
Auditing: Regular security reviews and vulnerability testing.

International Data Transfers

We may transfer your data across national borders. Where applicable, we implement safeguards like Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or ensure transfers are made to jurisdictions with adequate data protection laws.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. When we do, we’ll update the “Effective Date” and notify you of any significant changes via the platform or email.