Privacy Policy

1. Scope of this Policy

This Privacy Policy applies to all personal information collected and processed by Adscod in connection with:

• Our website(s) and digital platforms
• Direct communications, including emails, chat, and web forms
• Advertising, marketing, and promotional activities
• Interactions on social media platforms
• Recruitment and job application processes
• Supplier and customer relationship management

2. Personal Data We Collect and Process

2.1 Customer Representatives

We process personal data of individuals representing our customers, including names, business emails, and job titles, for purposes such as contract management, service delivery, and customer support.

2.2 Prospective Customer Representatives

Through lawful marketing activities and events, we may collect contact and professional information to send promotional materials. Our lawful basis for processing is either your consent or legitimate interest, depending on context.

2.3 Contact Through Forms, Email, or Chat

When you reach out via contact forms, support chat, or email, we process your submitted personal information (e.g., name, email address, message content) to respond and provide assistance.

2.4 Influencers and Creators

For influencers and creators on our platform, we collect and process:

• Profile details, social media handles, and audience demographics
• Campaign performance metrics, engagement data, and deliverable history
• Creator Score (0–100) and Creator Level (Newcomer, Lite, Pro, Elite) computed from platform activity
• Verification badge status (Blue / Gold) and associated eligibility data
• Escrow wallet balances, ledger entries, withdrawal history, and PIN-hashed credentials
• Payment data processed through Flutterwave, including mobile-money and bank payout details
• Fraud detection signals — engagement anomalies, follower velocity, click bursts, and resulting fraud scores
• Influencer Boost history (plan type, duration, spend)

This data is processed to enable campaign management, analytics, payout processing, fraud prevention, and platform integrity, as governed by the Influencer Terms of Use.

2.5 Job Applicants

Candidates submitting applications or Resumes (Curriculum Vitae) to jobs@adscod.com consent to the processing of their personal data (e.g., education, employment history) strictly for recruitment and hiring purposes.

2.6 Social Media Interactions

We process data generated through interactions on our official social media profiles (likes, comments, messages) to facilitate community engagement, support, and promotional activities.

2.7 Suppliers and Vendor Representatives

Personal data of suppliers' personnel (contact details, contractual records) is processed for procurement, relationship management, and financial administration.

3. Legal Basis for Processing

Adscod processes personal data in compliance with applicable data protection laws, including but not limited to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and relevant African data protection legislation.

Our lawful bases for processing include:

• Consent
• Performance of a contract
• Compliance with legal obligations
• Legitimate interests pursued by Adscod or third parties

3.2 Third-Party Data Sharing

We share personal data with the following categories of recipients, strictly on a need-to-know basis:

• Flutterwave — our payment processor for subscriptions, escrow wallet funding, mobile-money payouts, and currency conversion across 18+ African countries
• Cloud infrastructure providers — for hosting, storage, and content delivery
• Analytics providers — for platform performance and usage insights
• Law enforcement or regulators — where required by applicable law

4. Your Rights

Subject to applicable law, you have the right to:

• Access personal data we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
• Request deletion of your data where applicable
• Restrict processing of your data
• Receive your data in a structured, portable format
• Object to processing based on legitimate interests or marketing
• Withdraw consent where processing is consent-based

5. Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies and related technologies on our websites to enhance user experience, analyze traffic, and support marketing efforts. For more details, please review our Cookie Policy.

6. Data Protection Officer (DPO)

Adscod has appointed a Data Protection Officer responsible for overseeing data protection compliance. For questions or concerns about your personal data, contact legal@adscod.com.

7. Complaints and Contact

If you believe your privacy rights have been violated or your personal data has been mishandled, please contact us promptly at legal@adscod.com. We are committed to addressing and resolving all complaints fairly and timely.

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in legal requirements, technology, or business practices. When material changes occur, we will notify you via email or platform notifications. The updated Privacy Policy will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date. We encourage you to review this policy regularly.