PRIVACY POLICY

Effective Date: 24/2/2026
Platform Name: Churchcreed
Country of Operation: Federal Republic of Nigeria

1. Our Commitment

At Churchcreed, we are committed to protecting your personal data in accordance with the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA) 2023.

We collect and process personal data lawfully, fairly, and transparently, while honoring our faith-based mission and respecting your privacy rights.

By using our platform, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

2. Legal Basis for Processing (NDPA Compliance)

Under the NDPA 2023, we process personal data based on one or more of the following lawful bases:

• Your consent

• Performance of a contract (e.g., account creation, subscriptions)

• Legal obligations

• Legitimate business interests (such as fraud prevention and analytics)

We do not process personal data without a lawful basis.

3. Personal Data We Collect

A. Information You Provide

When you create an account, upload music, or subscribe, we may collect:

• Full name

• Email address

• Phone number (if applicable)

• Username

• Encrypted password

• Profile image

• Uploaded audio files and artwork

• Payment-related information (processed via secure third-party providers)

B. Information Collected Automatically

• IP address

• Device information

• Browser type

• Operating system

• Listening activity and usage data

• Cookies and session identifiers

4. Purpose of Data Collection

We collect and process your data to:

• Create and manage user accounts

• Provide music streaming services

• Process subscriptions and payments

• Calculate artist earnings

• Improve platform functionality

• Prevent fraud, abuse, or illegal activities

• Comply with Nigerian law

5. Children’s Data (NDPA Protection)

In line with the NDPA:

• Users must be at least 13 years old to create an account.

• Users under 18 should use the platform with parental or guardian supervision.

• We do not knowingly collect personal data from children without appropriate consent from a parent or guardian where required.

Parents may contact us to review or request deletion of a child’s data.

6. Data Sharing & Third Parties

We may share personal data only when necessary:

With Service Providers:

• Payment processors (e.g., Paystack or similar providers)

• Cloud hosting providers

• Analytics services

• Security and fraud detection services

All service providers are required to comply with data protection standards.

We do not sell personal data.

7. International Data Transfers

If we store or process data outside Nigeria (for example, through international cloud hosting providers), we ensure that:

• Adequate data protection safeguards are in place

• Transfers comply with NDPA requirements

8. Data Security Measures

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures including:

• Encrypted passwords

• Secure server environments

• Role-based administrative access

• Activity monitoring systems

• Fraud detection mechanisms

While we strive for strong security, no digital system is completely risk-free.

9. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to:

• Fulfill the purpose of collection

• Comply with legal obligations

• Resolve disputes

• Enforce agreements

Users may request deletion of their accounts, subject to legal or financial record retention requirements.

10. Your Rights Under the NDPA

Under the Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023, you have the right to:

• Access your personal data

• Request correction of inaccurate data

• Request deletion (Right to Erasure)

• Withdraw consent at any time

• Object to certain processing activities

• Lodge a complaint with the Nigeria Data Protection Commission

To exercise your rights, contact us at admin@churchcreed.com.ng

11. Cookies Policy

We use cookies to:

• Maintain login sessions

• Improve user experience

• Analyze streaming patterns

• Enhance platform performance

You may disable cookies in your browser settings.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect:

• Legal changes

• Platform updates

• Operational improvements

The updated version will be posted with a revised effective date.

13. Data Controller Information

For the purposes of the NDPA 2023, [Platform Name] acts as the Data Controller of your personal data.

Contact Information:

Email: admin@churchcreed.com.ng
Address: Suit 102, Chatti Plaza, No. 6, Sapele Street, Garki 2, Abuja
Phone: +2348052414306

Final Statement

We are committed to protecting your personal data responsibly and transparently, in compliance with Nigerian law and in alignment with our Christian values of integrity and accountability.