Privacy Policy

Last updated: February 2026

1. Information We Collect

UniTrade collects the following information when you use our platform:

  • Account information (name, email, phone number)
  • University information (department, hall of residence)
  • Product listings and descriptions
  • Communication between buyers and sellers
  • Usage data (pages viewed, time spent on site)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Provide and improve our services
  • Verify your university student status
  • Enable communication between buyers and sellers
  • Send important platform updates
  • Prevent fraud and abuse
  • Comply with legal obligations

3. Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information with:

  • Other users (only what you choose to display publicly)
  • Service providers who help us operate the platform
  • Law enforcement when required by law

4. University Email Verification

We use your university email address to verify that you are a current University of Ibadan student. This helps maintain a trusted community of verified students.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal information
  • Correct inaccurate information
  • Delete your account and data
  • Object to certain data processing
  • Export your data

7. Cookies

We use cookies to improve your experience on our platform. You can control cookie preferences in your browser settings.

8. Children's Privacy

UniTrade is intended for university students aged 18 and above. We do not knowingly collect information from individuals under 18.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify users of significant changes via email or platform notification.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy or your data, please contact us at:

Email: privacy@unitrade.com.ng
Address: University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria

Note: This privacy policy complies with the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR) 2019.