This Privacy Policy describes how iShotit App Limited (“iShotit,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, processes, stores, protects, and discloses your information when you use the iShotit mobile application, website, products, services, and related technologies (collectively, the “Platform”). Your privacy is important to us. Our platform is built on the core values of content authenticity, verifiability, and trust. It is designed to comply with global data protection standards, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA).

1. Core Privacy Principles

  • Transparency: We use plain language to explain our data practices.

  • Data Minimisation: We only collect data that is adequate and relevant to providing our verification services.

  • User Ownership: You own the story. We provide tools to verify and monetise your authentic content without compromising your fundamental privacy rights.

2. Information We Collect

To facilitate our unique verification features, we collect the following:

  • Account Information: Name, email address, and profile details provided during registration.

  • Verified Media Data: When you use our in-app capture tool, we record precise geolocation coordinates, date, and time stamps to create a digital seal of authenticity for your photos and videos.

  • Device Permissions: To function correctly, iShotit requires access to your camera, microphone, location services, and internet.

  • Financial Data: Information required to process iShot Coin gifts, conversions, and content sales (e.g., payment identifiers).

3. How We Use Your Information

  • Authentication: Using geolocation and timestamps to verify that content was captured at a specific place and time.

  • Monetisation: Facilitating the sale of authentic media to media outlets and managing creator royalties.

  • Communication: Sending notifications about account activity, safety alerts, and service updates.

  • Safety & Security: Monitoring for fraudulent activities or attempts to tamper with our non-editable content format.

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal data. Sharing occurs only in the following limited circumstances:

  • Verified Marketplace: If you choose to sell your content to media outlets, relevant data is shared to complete the transaction.

  • Legal Compliance: We may disclose information if required by law, such as a court order or administrative requirement.

  • Public Content: Information you choose to share publicly on your profile or through posts will be visible to other users.

5. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your region (e.g., EU, Nigeria, California), you have rights regarding your personal data:

  • Right to Access/Portability: You can request a machine-readable copy of your data.

  • Right to Rectification: You may update inaccurate profile information at any time.

  • Right to Erasure: You can request the deletion of your account and associated data.

  • Revoke Permissions: You may revoke camera or location permissions via your device settings.

6. Data Security and Retention

  • Cloud Storage: Your verified photos and videos are stored securely in the cloud, ensuring you do not lose data even if you lose your device.

  • Retention: We retain data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law.

7. Children’s Privacy

iShotit is not intended for individuals under the age of 15 (or the relevant age of majority in your jurisdiction). If we learn we have accidentally collected data from a child, we will delete it promptly.

8. Contact Us

For questions about this policy or to exercise your privacy rights, please contact our Data Protection Officer:

  • Email: support@ishot-it.com

  • Subject: Privacy Policy Inquiry