Effective Date: April 3, 2025

At Dr. Igwe and Friends ("we", "us", "our"), accessible from https://igwe.ca, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our social media platform ("Platform" or "Service").

If you do not agree with the terms of this policy, please do not use the Platform.

1. Information We Collect

a. Information You Provide

When you create an account, update your profile, or interact with others, we may collect:

  • Full name
  • Email address
  • Username and password
  • Profile photo and bio
  • Posts, messages, and comments
  • Any other content you choose to share

b. Automatically Collected Data

We automatically collect:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Device information
  • Pages visited and time spent
  • Referring URLs
  • Location data (if permitted)

c. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, remember your preferences, and analyze site traffic. You can manage cookies through your browser settings.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Create and manage your account
  • Provide and improve our services
  • Personalize your experience
  • Communicate with you about updates, features, or support
  • Detect and prevent fraud and abuse
  • Comply with legal obligations

3. Sharing of Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share data:

  • With service providers who assist us in operating the Platform (e.g., cloud hosting, analytics)
  • To comply with legal obligations or respond to lawful requests
  • To protect the safety and rights of our users and the public

4. User Content and Public Information

Content you post on your profile or share publicly may be viewed by other users or visitors. Please consider the visibility of your content before posting.

5. Data Security

We use administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your data. However, no system is entirely secure. You are responsible for keeping your account credentials confidential.

6. Your Rights and Choices

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

  • Access and correct your personal data
  • Delete your account or data
  • Withdraw consent for marketing
  • Lodge a complaint with a privacy authority

You can manage most of your information through your account settings or by contacting us.

7. Children’s Privacy

Our Platform is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children. If we become aware that a child has provided us with personal data, we will take steps to delete it.

8. International Users

If you access the Platform from outside Canada, your information may be processed and stored in Canada or other jurisdictions with different data protection laws.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make material changes, we will notify you via the Platform or by email. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Email: [email protected]
Website: https://igwe.ca