Earn9ja Legal Documents

Official legal documents for the Earn9ja platform.

Quick Links

• Privacy Policy
• Terms of Service
• Data Protection Policy

Documents Included

1. Privacy Policy (privacy-policy.md)

Explains how we collect, use, store, and protect user data. Covers:

• Information collection
• Data usage and sharing
• Security measures
• User rights under NDPR
• Contact information

2. Terms of Service (terms-of-service.md)

Defines the rules and guidelines for using Earn9ja. Covers:

• Eligibility requirements
• Account registration and KYC
• Earning and withdrawal rules
• Prohibited activities
• Dispute resolution
• Liability limitations

3. Data Protection Policy (data-protection.md)

Details our compliance with Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR). Covers:

• Legal framework
• Data processing principles
• Data subject rights
• Security measures
• Data retention
• International transfers

Compliance

These documents ensure compliance with:

• ✅ Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR) 2019
• ✅ Nigeria Data Protection Bureau (NDPB) Guidelines
• ✅ Google Play Store requirements
• ✅ Apple App Store requirements
• ✅ Payment processor requirements (Paystack, Flutterwave)
• ✅ Advertising partner requirements (CPAGrip, AdGem, OGAds, BitLabs)

Hosting Options

Option 1: GitHub Pages (Recommended)

• Cost: Free
• Setup: See GITHUB_PAGES_SETUP.md
• URL Format: https://username.github.io/earn9ja-legal/privacy-policy
• Benefits: Free, HTTPS, version control, easy updates

Option 2: Your Own Website

• Host on your domain: https://earn9ja.com/legal/privacy-policy
• Requires web hosting

Option 3: Third-Party Services

• Termly: https://termly.io (free tier available)
• TermsFeed: https://www.termsfeed.com (free generator)
• iubenda: https://www.iubenda.com (paid)

Customization Required

Before publishing, update these placeholders:

In All Documents:

• [email protected] → Your actual email
• [Your Business Address] → Your physical address
• [Your Phone Number] → Your contact number
• [Your Business Registration Number] → Your CAC number (if registered)
• [DPO Name] → Your Data Protection Officer’s name

URLs to Update:

• Replace YOUR_USERNAME with your GitHub username
• Update all example URLs with your actual URLs

Integration with App

Add to Constants

// Earn9ja/constants/legal.ts
export const LEGAL_URLS = {
  privacyPolicy: "https://YOUR_USERNAME.github.io/earn9ja-legal/privacy-policy",
  termsOfService:
    "https://YOUR_USERNAME.github.io/earn9ja-legal/terms-of-service",
  dataProtection:
    "https://YOUR_USERNAME.github.io/earn9ja-legal/data-protection",
};

Display in App

import { Linking } from "react-native";
import { LEGAL_URLS } from "../constants/legal";

// Open document
const openLegalDocument = (url: string) => {
  Linking.openURL(url);
};

// Usage
<TouchableOpacity onPress={() => openLegalDocument(LEGAL_URLS.privacyPolicy)}>
  <Text>Privacy Policy</Text>
</TouchableOpacity>;

Add to Registration Flow

// During registration
<View>
  <Text>
    By registering, you agree to our{" "}
    <Text
      style={styles.link}
      onPress={() => openLegalDocument(LEGAL_URLS.termsOfService)}
    >
      Terms of Service
    </Text>{" "}
    and{" "}
    <Text
      style={styles.link}
      onPress={() => openLegalDocument(LEGAL_URLS.privacyPolicy)}
    >
      Privacy Policy
    </Text>
  </Text>
</View>

App Store Requirements

Google Play Store

1. Go to Play Console → App content → Privacy policy
2. Add URL: https://YOUR_USERNAME.github.io/earn9ja-legal/privacy-policy
3. Save

Apple App Store

1. Go to App Store Connect → App Information
2. Privacy Policy URL: https://YOUR_USERNAME.github.io/earn9ja-legal/privacy-policy
3. Terms of Service URL: https://YOUR_USERNAME.github.io/earn9ja-legal/terms-of-service
4. Save

Maintenance

When to Update

Update these documents when:

• ✅ You add new features that collect data
• ✅ You integrate new third-party services
• ✅ Laws or regulations change
• ✅ Your business practices change
• ✅ You expand to new countries

How to Update

1. Edit the Markdown files
2. Update “Last Updated” date
3. Commit changes to GitHub
4. Notify users of significant changes (in-app notification)

Version Control

• Keep old versions in Git history
• Document major changes in commit messages
• Consider adding a “Changes” section for transparency

Legal Review

⚠️ Important: While these documents are comprehensive, consider having them reviewed by a Nigerian lawyer familiar with:

• Data protection law (NDPR)
• Consumer protection
• E-commerce regulations
• Employment law (if applicable)

Contact for Legal Matters

General Inquiries:
Email: [email protected]

Data Protection Officer:
Email: [email protected]

Nigeria Data Protection Bureau:
Website: https://ndpb.gov.ng
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +234 (0) 9-461-3858

Checklist

Before going live, ensure:

• All placeholders replaced with actual information
• Documents uploaded to GitHub Pages
• URLs tested and working
• Links added to mobile app
• URLs added to app store listings
• Users can access documents from app
• “Last Updated” dates are current
• Contact information is correct
• Documents reviewed by legal counsel (recommended)

Resources

• NDPR Full Text: https://ndpb.gov.ng/ndpr/
• NDPB Guidelines: https://ndpb.gov.ng/guidelines/
• GitHub Pages Docs: https://docs.github.com/pages
• Markdown Guide: https://www.markdownguide.org/

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Document Set Version: 1.0
Created: January 2, 2025
For: Earn9ja Mobile Application
Compliance: NDPR 2019, Nigerian Law