1. Introduction

Welcome to Afya Mingle! Afya Mingle (the “App”) is a platform designed to help users connect for healthcare support and dating opportunities. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you use our App. By using Afya Mingle, you agree to the collection and use of your information as outlined in this policy.

If you have questions or concerns about our Privacy Policy, please contact us at [email protected].

2. Information We Collect

a. Personal Information
When you register on Afya Mingle, we may collect certain personal information to provide you with a secure and personalized experience. This information includes:

  • Phone Number: Required for account registration and login.
  • Username (Optional): If you choose to provide a username, this will be visible to other users when you post or interact on the platform.
  • Gender (Optional): Providing your gender is optional and only required if you want to post for dating purposes.

b. Automatically Collected Information
To enhance your experience, we may collect certain data automatically, including:

  • Device Information: Includes device model, operating system, and unique device identifiers.
  • Usage Information: Information about how you use the App, including pages visited, features used, and interactions with other users.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

  • Account Creation and Management: To register and manage your Afya Mingle account.
  • Personalization: To display your username and gender to other users if you opt to provide them for dating posts.
  • Communication: To send you important notifications, updates, and support information.
  • App Improvement: To analyze usage patterns and improve the functionality and experience of the App.
  • Security: To monitor and protect the App against any unauthorized access or abuse.

4. Sharing Your Information

Afya Mingle does not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may only share your data in the following circumstances:

  • With Your Consent: If you agree to share information with third-party services or for certain partnerships.
  • For Legal Reasons: When required by law, regulation, or legal process, such as to respond to a court order or legal request.
  • Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your information may be transferred as part of the business operations.

5. Data Security

Afya Mingle takes your privacy seriously and implements appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information. However, no security measure is perfect, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your data. We encourage you to take measures to protect your account credentials.

6. Data Retention

We retain your information as long as necessary to provide the services on Afya Mingle or as required by law. You may request the deletion of your account and associated data at any time by contacting us at [email protected].

7. Children’s Privacy

Afya Mingle is not intended for children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect or store any personal information from children. If you believe a child under 18 has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately at [email protected], and we will take steps to remove that information.

8. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

  • Access the information we hold about you.
  • Request correction or deletion of your information.
  • Opt out of any processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected].

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

Afya Mingle may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page. You are encouraged to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any updates.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Email: [email protected]