Privacy Policy

Shopanova uses industry-standard encryption for data at rest (AES-256) and in transit (TLS 1.3). Payment credentials never touch our servers.

1. Data We Collect

Account information you provide (name, contact, business details), transaction data (orders, payments, communications), and behavioural data (device, location, usage) needed to operate the marketplace.

2. How Trust Score Data Is Used

We calculate the Trust Score from transaction, verification, and fulfilment data. The score is displayed publicly on seller pages. You can request a breakdown at any time.

3. Cross-Border Data Transfers

Data is transferred securely to fulfil international transactions in accordance with UK GDPR and, where applicable, Nigeria's NDPR. Standard Contractual Clauses are used where required.

4. Third-Party Sharing

We share the minimum data required with payment processors, logistics carriers, and compliance partners. Third parties are contractually bound to Shopanova privacy standards.

5. Data Retention

We retain personal data for as long as required to provide the service and to meet legal, tax, and audit obligations.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to access, correct, delete, or export your data, and to object to certain processing. Contact us to exercise your rights.

7. Contact for Data Protection Queries

Email our Data Protection team at privacy@tradesphere.io — we respond within 30 days.