Privacy Policy

AfricBizLink ("we," "us"), a proprietary product of SaloneNest LLC, is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have. This policy applies to all users of the AfricBizLink platform.

1. Information We Collect

Account information: Your name, email address, and authentication credentials when you register or log in.

Business data: Information you voluntarily enter into the platform, including products, customers, invoices, expenses, employee records, meetings/events, and business profile details.

Usage data: Information about how you interact with the platform, including device type, access times, and feature usage analytics.

Files & uploads: Images and documents you upload, such as business logos, product images, and expense receipts.

2. How We Use Your Information

• To provide, operate, and maintain the service
• To create and manage your account and authenticate your identity
• To process transactions and generate invoices and receipts
• To send service-related communications (account verification, security alerts, policy updates)
• To analyze usage patterns and improve features and performance
• To detect, prevent, and respond to fraud, abuse, and security issues
• To comply with legal obligations

3. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal or business data. We may share information only in the following circumstances:

• Service providers: Third parties that help us operate the platform (e.g., cloud hosting, email delivery, exchange rate APIs). These providers have access only to the data necessary to perform their functions.
• Legal compliance: When required by law, court order, or government authority.
• Business transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or asset sale — subject to confidentiality obligations.
• With your consent: When you explicitly authorize sharing.

4. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data, including encrypted authentication tokens, server-side access controls, and secure data storage. All backend functions require authenticated access, and sensitive operations are restricted to verified account owners and administrators. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Data Retention

We retain your business data for as long as your account is active. When you delete your account, all associated data — including products, customers, invoices, expenses, employees, meetings, and business profiles — is permanently and irreversibly deleted from our systems.

6. Your Privacy Rights

You have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
• Request deletion of your account and all associated data
• Export your business data before account deletion
• Object to or restrict certain processing of your data
• Withdraw consent for optional data processing

To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the information below.

7. International Data Transfers

Your data may be processed in countries other than your own. By using AfricBizLink, you consent to the transfer of your data to these countries, subject to applicable data protection laws.

8. Children's Privacy

AfricBizLink is a business-to-business (B2B) platform and is not directed at children under 18. We do not knowingly collect data from minors. Please see our Child Safety Policy for more information.

9. Cookies & Tracking

We use essential cookies and similar technologies to maintain your authenticated session and ensure platform functionality. We do not use cookies for third-party advertising tracking.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be communicated through the app or via email. Continued use of the service after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

11. Contact

For privacy questions or data requests, please reach out using the contact information below.