Last updated: March 2026

Privacy Notice

When you use ClanApp, you trust us with your personal data. We are committed to protecting that trust.

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OVERVIEW

ClanApp is committed to protecting your personal information and ensuring transparency in how we handle your data. When you use ClanApp, you trust us with your personal data. We are committed to protecting that trust.

This Privacy Notice explains:

What information ClanApp collects
How we use and share that information
Your choices and rights regarding your data

This Privacy Notice applies to anyone who uses the ClanApp mobile application or related services.

ClanApp is an exclusive platform where real communities come alive—bringing people who share life, work, and values into one trusted space to connect, move together, support one another, and experience the simple power of belonging.

01

Scope

This Privacy Notice applies to users of the ClanApp platform including:

Riders
Drivers
Community members using carpool features
Individuals who contact ClanApp support
Individuals who interact with ClanApp websites or services

This Notice applies globally but is aligned with the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR) and international privacy standards.

02

Data Collection and Uses

ClanApp collects personal data in three main ways:

Data you provide directly
Data created when you use our services
Data obtained from third-party sources

A. Data You Provide

When you create or update a ClanApp account, we may collect:

Account Information

Full name
Email address
Phone number
Profile photo
Password and login credentials
Account preferences

Identity Verification Data

To ensure platform safety, ClanApp may collect:

Government-issued ID
Selfie or photo verification
Date of birth
Community membership information

Driver Information (for drivers)

Driver's license details
Vehicle registration
Insurance information
Vehicle inspection records

User Content

This includes information you provide through the app such as:

Ratings and reviews
Customer feedback
Messages sent within the app
Photos uploaded for support or verification

Similar to leading mobility platforms, ratings and feedback help maintain safety and service quality.

B. Data Collected When You Use ClanApp

Location Data

ClanApp collects location information from your device when the app is active. This may include:

Real-time GPS location
Trip origin and destination
Route information
Trip duration and distance

Location data allows ClanApp to:

Match riders with drivers
Provide navigation
Calculate fares
Improve service reliability
Enhance safety monitoring

Location collection occurs when:

The app is in the foreground
The app is running in the background during active rides

Device Information

We may collect information about the devices used to access ClanApp, including:

Device model
Operating system version
Mobile network information
Device identifiers
Preferred language settings

Usage Data

This includes:

App interaction logs
Feature usage
Crash reports
App performance diagnostics

This information helps ClanApp improve reliability and performance.

Communications Data

ClanApp collects data when you communicate through the app. This may include:

In-app chat messages between riders and drivers
Support inquiries
Call metadata where in-app calling is enabled

These communications may be stored to:

Resolve disputes
Improve customer service
Investigate safety concerns

C. Data from Other Sources

ClanApp may receive information from:

Identity verification providers
Payment processors
Law enforcement or government authorities where legally required
Business partners or integrations authorized by the user
03

How We Use Data

ClanApp uses personal data to operate and improve the platform. This includes using data to:

Create and maintain user accounts
Match riders with drivers or carpools
Process payments and wallet transactions
Generate trip receipts
Provide customer support
Improve service quality and safety
Detect fraud or abuse
Communicate updates about services and policies
Comply with legal and regulatory obligations

ClanApp may also use aggregated or anonymized data for research and analytics.

04

Core Automated Processes

ClanApp uses automated systems to support the platform. Examples include:

Matching riders with nearby drivers
Calculating trip fares
Fraud detection systems
Safety monitoring algorithms
Service reliability improvements

These systems help operate the platform efficiently but are subject to human oversight where necessary.

05

Data Sharing and Disclosure

ClanApp shares personal data only in limited circumstances.

With Other Users

To enable rides, certain information is shared between riders and drivers such as:

First name
Profile photo
Vehicle details
Trip status
User ratings

Only the information necessary to complete a ride is shared.

With Service Providers

ClanApp works with third-party providers to support the platform, including:

Payment processors
Cloud hosting providers
Identity verification services
Analytics providers
Customer support tools

These providers process data on ClanApp's behalf under strict confidentiality obligations.

For Safety and Legal Reasons

ClanApp may disclose personal data where necessary to:

Comply with legal obligations
Respond to lawful government requests
Investigate safety incidents
Prevent fraud or misuse of the platform

Business Transfers

If ClanApp is involved in a merger, acquisition, restructuring, or sale of assets, user data may be transferred as part of the transaction.

06

Data Retention and Deletion

ClanApp retains personal data for as long as necessary to provide services and comply with legal obligations. Examples include:

Account information retained for the life of the account
Transaction records retained for regulatory and financial compliance
Safety-related data retained for investigation purposes

Users may request account deletion through the app or by contacting ClanApp.

When an account is deleted:

Personal data is deleted or anonymized
Some information may be retained where required by law
07

User Choice and Transparency

ClanApp provides users with control over their personal data. Users may:

Update account information
Manage location permissions through device settings
Opt out of marketing communications
Request copies of their data
Request correction or deletion of personal data

Where processing is based on consent, users may withdraw that consent at any time.

08

International Data Transfers

ClanApp may process data in Nigeria or other countries where our service providers operate.

When data is transferred internationally, ClanApp ensures that appropriate safeguards are in place consistent with NDPR and international data protection standards.

09

Data Security

ClanApp uses appropriate technical and organizational safeguards including:

Encryption of sensitive data
Secure cloud infrastructure
Access control systems
Monitoring for suspicious activity

However, no electronic system can guarantee absolute security.

10

Children's Privacy

ClanApp services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18.

We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors.

11

Changes to This Privacy Notice

We may update this Privacy Notice periodically.

If significant changes are made, users will be notified through:

In-app notifications
Email communications

The updated version will include a revised "Last Updated" date.

12

Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Notice or your personal data, contact:

Adeptbloc Limited
Email: privacy@clanapp.co
Address: Yaba, Lagos, Nigeria

Users may also lodge complaints with the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) where applicable.

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