Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 1, 2026 | Last Updated: January 1, 2026

Welcome to Garde, operated by UseGarde Ltd! Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your information when you use our web and mobile application.

1. Information We Collect

a) Information You Provide

Account Information: Email, password, name (optional), profile picture (optional)
User Content: Videos you upload or link to (YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, etc.), notes, meal plans, shopping lists
Payment Information: Processed securely through Paystack (we do not store your payment details)

b) Information Collected Automatically

Usage Data: Features you use, guides created, time spent in app
Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device type
IP Address: Collected automatically for security purposes (not currently used for other purposes)
Cookies: Session management, authentication

2. How We Use Your Information

Provide the Service: Process videos, generate guides, manage your account
Improve the Service: Analyze usage to improve features and fix bugs
Communication: Send you monthly usage summaries, important updates, support messages
Payment Processing: Handle subscriptions and billing through Paystack
Security: Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and security incidents

3. Third-Party Services We Use

We use the following third-party services to operate Garde:

Supabase: Database hosting and authentication
AI Services: We use third-party artificial intelligence services to transcribe and analyze videos
Paystack: Payment processing
Vercel: Hosting and deployment
Email Service: Transactional emails and notifications

4. Data Retention

Account Data: Retained until you delete your account
Videos: Processed temporarily and deleted immediately after guide generation
Generated Guides: Stored indefinitely unless you delete them

5. Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access Your Data: Request a copy of your personal information
Update Your Data: Edit your profile information in account settings
Delete Your Data: You can delete your account directly from your account settings in the app
Opt Out: Unsubscribe from promotional emails

6. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures including:

Encryption in transit (HTTPS/TLS)
Secure password hashing
Regular security audits
Access controls and authentication

7. Contact Us

For privacy-related questions or to exercise your rights, contact us at:

UseGarde Ltd

Address: Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria 240281

Phone: +234 810 367 5712

Email: support@usegarde.com