Your privacy matters. This Privacy Policy explains what data Givvii collects, how we use it, who we share it with, and the rights you have over your information. We've written it in plain language β no legalese.
Givvii Technologies ("Givvii", "we", "us", "our") operates the Givvii platform at givvii.com. We're based in Lagos, Nigeria, and our platform is available worldwide.
For questions about this policy, contact admin@givvii.com.
We collect different types of data depending on how you use Givvii:
| Type | What | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Account | Email, username, password (encrypted), date of birth | To create and secure your account |
| Profile | Display name, bio, avatar, full name (optional) | To show your profile to other users |
| Content | Videos, thumbnails, descriptions, hashtags, comments | To operate the platform feed |
| Payment | Coin purchases, subscription status, transaction history | To process payments and prevent fraud |
| Payout | Bank account, mobile money number, KYC documents (if required) | To send you your earnings |
| Type | What | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Device | Browser type, OS, device model, screen size | To make Givvii work well on your device |
| Usage | Videos watched, likes, comments, shares, watch time | To power recommendations and creator analytics |
| Network | IP address, approximate location (country/city) | For security, fraud prevention, and local currency pricing |
| Session | Login sessions, session ID, last activity | To keep you logged in and detect suspicious activity |
We use your data to:
Under GDPR and similar laws, we process your data based on:
You can withdraw consent at any time for anything based on consent.
We only share data with trusted partners who help us run Givvii:
| Partner | Purpose | Data Shared |
|---|---|---|
| Supabase | Database & authentication | Account data, content, metadata |
| Backblaze B2 | Video storage & delivery | Video files, thumbnails |
| Payment processors (e.g., Flutterwave) | Coin purchases, subscriptions, withdrawals | Transaction data, payout details |
| Google AdSense | Display ads (for free users) | Anonymized usage data, cookies |
| Hosting (Netlify, AWS) | Serve the website & functions | IP address, request data |
We may also share data:
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
Your control:
We keep your data for as long as needed:
| Data Type | Retention Period |
|---|---|
| Account data | Until you delete your account |
| Videos & content | Until you delete them or your account |
| Transaction records | Up to 7 years (tax & legal requirement) |
| Watch history | Up to 2 years (for recommendations) |
| Deleted accounts | Personal data purged within 30 days |
We take security seriously:
That said, no system is 100% secure. If a data breach occurs, we'll notify you and the relevant authorities within 72 hours, as required by law.
Depending on where you live, you may have these rights:
Request a copy of all data we hold about you.
Fix inaccurate or incomplete data.
Request deletion of your account and personal data.
Get your data in a portable format.
Opt out of certain processing (e.g., marketing).
Limit how we use your data in certain cases.
We respond within 30 days. We may ask you to verify your identity first.
Givvii is not for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from anyone under 13.
If you are 13β17, you must have permission from a parent or guardian to use Givvii.
If we discover a user under 13, we will:
If you believe a child under 13 is using Givvii, contact admin@givvii.com.
Givvii is a global platform. Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your own β including the United States, European Union, and Nigeria β where our service providers operate.
When we transfer data internationally, we use:
Regardless of where data is processed, we apply the same protections described in this policy.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we'll:
Continued use of Givvii after changes means you accept the updated policy.
Questions or concerns about your privacy? Reach out:
Company: Givvii Technologies
Based in: Lagos, Nigeria
Privacy & Data Requests: admin@givvii.com
General: hello@givvii.com
Support: support@givvii.com
We respond to all privacy requests within 30 days.