Privacy Policy
Last updated: November 22, 2025
Introduction
Akangbou ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our platform.
Information We Collect
Personal Information
We collect information that you provide directly to us, including:
- Name and email address
- Profile information (bio, company, location, role)
- Business information for contractor profiles
- Payment information (processed securely through Stripe)
- Communications and messages
Usage Information
We automatically collect certain information about your device and how you interact with our platform, including:
- IP address and browser type
- Pages visited and time spent on pages
- Click data and interaction patterns
- Device information and operating system
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide, maintain, and improve our services
- Process transactions and send related information
- Send you technical notices, updates, and support messages
- Respond to your comments, questions, and requests
- Monitor and analyze trends, usage, and activities
- Detect, prevent, and address technical issues and fraudulent activity
- Personalize and improve your experience
Information Sharing
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:
- With other users: Your profile information and contractor pages are publicly visible
- Service providers: We share information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf (e.g., Stripe for payments, Supabase for database hosting)
- Legal compliance: We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights
- Business transfers: In connection with any merger, sale of assets, or acquisition
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access and update your personal information
- Delete your account and associated data
- Opt out of marketing communications
- Request a copy of your data
- Object to processing of your personal information
Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our platform and hold certain information. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent.
Third-Party Services
Our platform integrates with third-party services including:
- Stripe: For payment processing (see Stripe Privacy Policy)
- Supabase: For data storage and authentication (see Supabase Privacy Policy)
- Sentry: For error tracking and monitoring
Children's Privacy
Our platform is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at privacy@akangbou.com