Privacy Policy
Effective Date: March 2026
At SCHOMART LTD, we value the privacy of our students, entrepreneurs, and users. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information across our e-commerce platform, roommate matching service, and educational marketplace.
Google User Data Policy
To comply with the Google API Services User Data Policy, we provide the following clear disclosures regarding our interaction with Google user data:
- Data Accessed: Our application accesses basic Google profile information (Name, Email Address, and Profile Picture) via Google OAuth 2.0.
- Data Usage: We use this data exclusively to authenticate your identity, facilitate secure account creation, and personalize your user profile on Schomart.
- Data Sharing: We do not share Google user data with third parties. It is used solely within the Schomart ecosystem for the purposes stated above.
- Data Storage & Protection: All Google user data is stored on encrypted, secure servers with restricted access to prevent unauthorized use.
- Data Retention & Deletion: We retain your Google-sourced data as long as your account is active. Users can request immediate deletion of their data at any time by contacting us at info@schomart.org. All data is purged within 30 days of a verified request.
1. Information We Collect
- Account Data: Name, email address, phone number, and institution details when you register.
- Marketplace Data: Details of products, services, or educational courses you list or purchase.
- Accommodation Preferences: Location data, housing requirements, and roommate profiles provided for matching.
- Financial Information: We use third-party payment processors. We do not store full credit/debit card details on our servers.
- Technical Data: IP addresses, browser type, and usage patterns to improve user experience.
2. How We Use Your Information
Your data is used specifically to facilitate the core objectives of SCHOMART, including:
- Processing transactions for physical/digital goods and courses.
- Connecting students with suitable roommates and accommodation.
- Operating the student discussion forum and community features.
- Communicating updates, security alerts, and support via email.
3. Data Regionality and Visibility
Important Note on Regional Privacy: To maintain community relevance and security, marketplace listings and forum posts are localized. For example, posts created by users in Nigeria are generally only visible to other users within Nigeria. We do not share your local data across international borders unless necessary for a global transaction.
4. Data Sharing and Disclosure
- User-to-User: To facilitate commerce or roommate matching, certain profile information (like your name and school) is visible to other users.
- Service Providers: We share data with trusted partners who help us operate our platform (e.g., cloud hosting, payment gateways, and email delivery services).
- Legal Compliance: We may disclose information if required by the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria or to protect the safety of our campus community.
5. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data from unauthorized access. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We encourage users to use strong passwords and avoid sharing sensitive personal details in public discussion forums.
6. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you.
- Request the correction of inaccurate data.
- Request the deletion of your account and associated data (subject to legal or contractual obligations).
7. Cookies and Tracking
SCHOMART uses cookies to remember your preferences and keep you logged in. You can manage cookie settings in your browser, but some features of the platform may not function correctly without them.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this policy periodically. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Effective Date" at the top.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions about your data or this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
- Email: info@schomart.org
- Address: SCHOMART LTD, Nigeria.