1. INTRODUCTION AND OVERVIEW
This Privacy Policy (“Policy”) governs how Errand Runner (“Company”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) collects, uses, stores, and protects your personal information when you sign up for and use the Errand Runner Platform.
We are committed to maintaining the confidentiality, integrity, and security of your personal data in compliance with applicable privacy and data protection laws in Sierra Leone.
By creating an account or using the Platform, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
2. INFORMATION WE COLLECT
2.1 Account Registration Information
When you register for a customer account, we may collect the following:
- Email address – for account creation, verification, and communication
- Phone number – for verification, service communication, and customer support
- National ID card or verification document – for identity verification, fraud prevention, and legal compliance
2.2 Profile Information
To personalize services and improve runner matching, we may collect:
- Age – to recommend suitable runners and services
- Gender – to improve comfort, safety, and service matching
- Residential or service address – to recommend nearby runners and facilitate service delivery
- Customer reviews, ratings, and feedback
2.3 Device Information
We automatically collect information about the device you use to access the Platform to enhance security and prevent unauthorized access, including:
- Device type and model
- Operating system and version
- Device identifiers and login metadata
2.4 Booking and Service Information
We collect and store information related to your use of services, including:
- Booking records and service requests
- Service history and completion status
- Notes, instructions, and communication related to errands
2.5 Other Information
Any additional information you voluntarily provide to improve your experience on the Platform may also be collected.
3. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION
3.1 Service Delivery and Platform Operations
Your information is used to:
- Create, manage, and secure your customer account
- Match you with suitable runners based on location, preferences, age, and gender
- Process, manage, and track errand bookings
- Enable runners to contact you regarding service details
3.2 Communication
We may use your contact information to:
- Send email notifications for account activity, bookings, and policy updates
- Call or message you regarding bookings, service confirmations, or customer support
- Send SMS alerts for important service-related updates
3.3 Quality Improvement and Analytics
Your information may be used to:
- Analyze booking patterns and service usage
- Review customer feedback to improve service quality
- Enhance platform performance, safety, and reliability
3.4 Dispute Resolution and Legal Compliance
Where necessary, your information may be used to:
- Resolve disputes between customers and runners
- Verify identity during investigations
- Comply with legal obligations or lawful requests
4. USE OF NATIONAL ID AND VERIFICATION DATA
Errand Runner may request your National ID card or other acceptable verification documents for the following purposes:
- Account verification and identity confirmation
- Fraud prevention and misuse detection
- Dispute handling and investigation
- Compliance with legal, regulatory, or law enforcement requirements
National ID and verification data are treated as highly sensitive information and are:
- Stored securely using appropriate technical and organizational safeguards
- Accessible only to authorized personnel
- Never shared with Runners or made publicly available
Such information may be disclosed only where legally required or necessary for dispute resolution or legal proceedings.
5. BOOKINGS, RECORDS, AND PLATFORM HISTORY
Errand Runner maintains comprehensive records of customer activity on the Platform, including:
- All bookings placed and services requested
- Errand details, outcomes, and completion status
- Payment transactions, refunds, and dispute records
- Communication logs related to bookings and services
These records are retained for purposes including, but not limited to:
- Service quality assurance and platform improvement
- Dispute resolution and investigations
- Audit, compliance, and legal protection
- Maintaining customer service history and preferences
Booking and service records may be retained even after account closure where required for legal or operational reasons.
6. USE OF AGE AND GENDER DATA
Age and gender information provided by customers may be used to:
- Recommend suitable or best-fit Runners based on service needs
- Enhance customer comfort, safety, and service appropriateness
- Improve personalization and quality of service delivery
Age and gender data:
- Are not used for pricing decisions
- Are not used for unlawful discrimination
- Are protected and handled in accordance with this Privacy Policy
Such information is not disclosed to Runners except where gender visibility is necessary for task suitability or customer comfort.
7. USE OF ADDRESS AND LOCATION DATA
Errand Runner collects and uses customer address and location information to ensure efficient and accurate service delivery.
Address and location data may be used to:
- Assign nearby or most suitable Runners based on geographic proximity
- Estimate travel distance, time, and service availability
- Improve delivery accuracy and reduce service delays
- Enhance overall platform efficiency and logistics planning
Your full address is never publicly displayed. Address details are shared only with the Runner assigned to your errand and only for the duration necessary to complete the service.
8. REVIEWS, RATINGS, AND FEEDBACK
Customers may submit reviews, ratings, and feedback regarding completed errands and assigned Runners.
Reviews and feedback may be used for the following purposes:
- Displayed on Runner profiles to assist other customers in making informed decisions
- Internal quality control, training, and performance improvement
- Platform analytics and service enhancement
- Anonymized marketing or promotional materials
All reviews must be truthful, fair, and based on actual completed services. Errand Runner reserves the right to moderate or remove reviews that violate platform policies.
9. INFORMATION SHARED WITH RUNNERS
To enable Runners to perform assigned errands effectively, Errand Runner shares only the minimum necessary customer information.
Runners may have access to:
- Your name
- Your service or delivery address
- Your phone number
- Your gender, where relevant for task suitability or customer comfort
Runners do not have access to the following customer information:
- Email address
- National ID or verification documents
- Age or date of birth
- Booking history beyond the assigned task
- Payment, financial, or device-related information
- Reviews or ratings you have submitted
Runners are contractually required to use customer information solely for the purpose of completing assigned errands and must not retain, share, or misuse such information.
10. DEVICE LOGGING AND SECURITY MONITORING
Errand Runner collects and monitors device and login information to protect customer accounts and maintain platform security.
Device and security data may include:
- Device type, model, and operating system
- Browser type and version
- Unique device identifiers or similar technical identifiers
- IP address and approximate login location
- Login timestamps and activity patterns
This information is used to:
- Detect suspicious or unauthorized account activity
- Prevent fraud, account takeovers, and misuse
- Trigger security alerts for unusual login behavior
- Support account recovery and identity verification
Device and security monitoring is conducted solely for protection, performance, and compliance purposes.
11. DATA RETENTION
Errand Runner retains personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill operational, legal, and security obligations.
Data retention practices include:
- Account information retained for the duration of an active account
- Booking, service, and transaction records retained for quality assurance, dispute resolution, and legal compliance
- Communication records (calls, messages, and platform communications) retained for customer support and dispute handling
- Security and device logs retained to protect the Platform and investigate incidents
Certain information may be retained after account closure where required by law, regulatory obligations, or legitimate business interests.
12. DATA SHARING AND THIRD-PARTY DISCLOSURE
Errand Runner does not sell, rent, or trade customer personal information.
Information may be shared only in the following limited circumstances:
- With authorized internal staff for operational and support purposes
- With assigned Runners, limited strictly to the information required to perform an errand
- With trusted third-party service providers (such as payment processors or technical service providers) bound by confidentiality obligations
- With government authorities, courts, or law enforcement agencies where required by law or legal process
All third parties with access to customer information are required to handle such data securely and in accordance with applicable privacy and data protection standards.
13. DISPUTE RESOLUTION, INVESTIGATIONS, AND LEGAL ACTION
In the event of disputes, complaints, investigations, or legal matters arising from the use of the Platform, Errand Runner may collect, review, and use relevant personal information to ensure fair resolution and compliance with legal obligations.
Information that may be used during dispute resolution includes, but is not limited to:
- Customer phone number for direct communication and clarification
- National ID or verification documentation for identity confirmation
- Booking records, service history, and transaction details
- Communication logs, messages, and call records related to the errand
- Device and login information for fraud detection and evidence
Such information may be reviewed internally by authorized personnel and, where necessary, shared with mediators, legal advisers, law enforcement agencies, courts, or regulatory authorities in accordance with applicable laws.
Customers acknowledge that failure to cooperate with dispute investigations, provide truthful information, or comply with resolution processes may affect the outcome of disputes and could result in account restrictions or termination.
Errand Runner reserves the right to retain dispute-related data for as long as necessary to protect the Company’s legal interests, enforce platform policies, and comply with judicial or regulatory requirements.
14. USER RIGHTS, CONSENT, AND CONTROL OF PERSONAL INFORMATION
Errand Runner respects your rights regarding your personal information and provides reasonable mechanisms for users to access and manage their data, subject to legal and operational limitations.
Customers have the right to:
- Request access to personal information held about them
- Request correction of inaccurate, outdated, or incomplete data
- Request account closure or deactivation
- Withdraw consent for certain data processing activities where legally permitted
- Manage communication preferences, including promotional emails or notifications
Requests relating to data access, correction, or deletion may require identity verification to prevent unauthorized disclosure.
Certain information may not be deleted or modified upon request where:
- Retention is required by law or regulatory authorities
- Data is necessary for ongoing disputes, investigations, or legal proceedings
- Information is required to prevent fraud, abuse, or misuse of the Platform
Withdrawal of consent or deletion of data may limit your ability to access or use certain Platform features or services.
15. POLICY UPDATES, GOVERNING LAW, AND CONTACT INFORMATION
Errand Runner may revise or update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in business practices, legal requirements, or technological developments.
When material changes are made, reasonable efforts will be taken to notify Customers through:
- Email notifications
- Platform announcements or alerts
- Updated policy postings on the website or application
Continued use of the Platform after the effective date of any updates constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.
This Privacy Policy is governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of Sierra Leone, without regard to conflict of law principles.
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how your personal information is handled, you may contact Errand Runner through the following channels:
Errand Runner is committed to addressing privacy-related concerns transparently and promptly. Where applicable, Customers may also raise concerns with relevant data protection or regulatory authorities in Sierra Leone.
By continuing to use the Platform, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to this Privacy Policy.