Legal & Privacy

Privacy Policy

Effective: 01 January 2025Last Updated: 26 February 2025Version 1.0
Welcome to TuyauPayWe are committed to protecting your privacy and safeguarding your personal information. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal data when you use our services.
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What Information We Collect

We collect different types of personal information, including but not limited to:

Identity Information

  • Full name
  • Date of birth
  • Gender

Contact Information

  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Residential or business address

Financial Information

  • Bank account details (account name, number, bank name)
  • Transaction history (payments, transfers, wallet balances)
  • Payment method information

Usage Information

  • Device information (device type, operating system, version)
  • IP address
  • Geolocation (if allowed or required)
  • Log information (dates & times of access, errors, crash reports)

Verification / Compliance Data

  • Government-issued ID (passport, driver's license, etc.)
  • Proof of address (utilities bill, bank statement)
  • Other data required for KYC / AML / fraud prevention
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How We Use Your Information

We use your data for the following purposes:

  • To provide, maintain, and improve our services
  • To process transactions, swaps between currencies, wallet funding, and transfers
  • To comply with legal obligations (KYC, AML, tax laws)
  • To verify identity and prevent fraud
  • To communicate with you (customer service, technical notices, updates)
  • To detect, investigate, and prevent fraudulent or unauthorized activity
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How We Share Your Information

We may share your personal data with:

  • Service providers and partners who help deliver operations (banking partners, payment processors, cloud service providers)
  • Regulatory, judicial, or law enforcement authorities when required by law
  • Auditors and compliance officers
  • Other users (e.g. when you send transfers to recipients) β€” only the minimal required info is shared
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Data Retention

We retain your personal data:

  • For as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes in this policy
  • To comply with applicable legal, tax, or accounting requirements
  • To resolve disputes, prevent fraud, and enforce agreements
06

Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your data:

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Encryption

In transit & at rest

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Access Controls

Authentication & role-based access

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Security Audits

Regular internal reviews

ImportantNo system is completely risk-free, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.
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Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

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Access

Request a copy of your personal data

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Correct

Fix inaccurate or incomplete data

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Delete

Request deletion of your data

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Restrict

Limit how we process your data

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Portability

Receive your data in a portable format

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Withdraw Consent

Where consent is the legal basis

To exercise these rights, contact us at admin@tuyaupay.com.

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Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Operate and maintain the website / app
  • Understand how you use the app (analytics)
  • Provide personalized content
You can usually disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features may not work correctly if you do.
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International Transfers

Your data may be stored or processed in jurisdictions outside your country of residence (e.g., servers in Canada, US, Nigeria). We will ensure that adequate safeguards are in place β€” such as binding corporate rules or standard contractual clauses β€” to protect your data whenever it is transferred internationally.

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Children's Data

We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 18. If we learn we have collected data from a minor, we will delete it as soon as possible. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

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Changes to this Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will:

  • Post the new version here with a new effective date
  • Notify you via email or in-app notification
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Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this policy or how your data is handled, reach out to us:

TuyauPay

CompanyTuyau Limited (RC 8693593)