Last Updated: January 2025
1. Who We Are
BlinkHustle is operated by Blink Tech & IT Consult, a Nigerian technology company. Our platform enables users to earn money by completing micro-tasks and enables businesses to get tasks done. We are the data controller for personal information collected through our Platform at blinkhustle.ng.
2. Data We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide
- Registration data: Full name, email address, phone number, date of birth
- Financial data: Bank account name, account number, bank name (for withdrawals)
- Identity data: Government-issued ID (if required for verification)
- Profile data: Profile photo, username, referral information
- Communications: Messages sent via support tickets or contact forms
- Task data: Proof submissions, screenshots, task history
2.2 Data Collected Automatically
- IP address and approximate geographic location
- Device type, browser, and operating system
- Pages visited and actions taken on the Platform
- Session duration and login timestamps
- Referral source (how you found us)
We do NOT collect your BVN, NIN, or full debit card details. Payment processing is handled by our secure third-party processors.
3. How We Use Your Data
We use your personal data to:
- Create and manage your account
- Process task completions, earnings, and withdrawals
- Verify your identity and prevent fraud
- Send you account notifications, payment confirmations, and support replies
- Improve the Platform through analytics and user feedback
- Comply with legal and regulatory obligations
- Send you promotional emails (you may opt out at any time)
We process your data on the legal bases of: performance of contract, legitimate interests, legal obligation, and consent (for marketing communications).
4. Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal data. We share data only in the following circumstances:
- Payment processors: Paystack and Flutterwave receive transaction data to process payments
- Email providers: We use third-party email services to send transactional and promotional emails
- Legal compliance: We may disclose data to law enforcement if required by Nigerian law
- Fraud prevention: Limited data may be shared with fraud detection services
- Business transfers: In the event of a merger or acquisition, data may be transferred as part of company assets
5. Data Retention
We retain your personal data for as long as your account is active. If you request account deletion, we will delete or anonymise your data within 30 days, except where we are required by law to retain it (e.g. financial transaction records, which we retain for 5 years per Nigerian financial regulations).
6. Security
We implement industry-standard security measures including:
- HTTPS encryption for all data in transit
- Bcrypt password hashing (passwords are never stored in plain text)
- Two-factor authentication (optional, recommended)
- Regular security audits and vulnerability testing
- Restricted database access and admin logging
Despite these measures, no internet transmission is 100% secure. You use the Platform at your own risk.
7. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access: Request a copy of all personal data we hold about you
- Correction: Update incorrect or outdated information via your profile settings
- Deletion: Request deletion of your account and associated data
- Objection: Opt out of marketing emails via the unsubscribe link in any email
- Portability: Request your data in a machine-readable format
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at support@blinkhustle.ng. We will respond within 30 days.
8. Cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies to maintain your session and improve Platform functionality. For full details, see our Cookie Policy.
9. Contact Us
For privacy-related questions or requests, contact our Data Protection Officer: