Privacy Policy
Last Updated: March 2026
Introduction
Erin (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our web application and services (the “Service”).
By using Erin, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
- Account Information: Name, email address, phone number when you register
- Financial Data: Income, expenses, transactions, invoices, and other financial information you enter into Erin
- Business Information: Business name, address, client details, employee information if you use business features
- Payment Information: When you subscribe, payment is processed by Paystack. We do not store your full card details.
- Communications: Messages you send us via email, chat, or feedback forms
Information Collected Automatically
- Usage Data: Pages viewed, features used, time spent, clicks
- Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device type
- Log Data: IP address, access times, referring URLs
How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Provide the Service: calculate finances, generate reports, process invoices, run payroll
- Personalize your experience and remember preferences
- Process payments and handle subscriptions
- Communicate with you: receipts, reminders, updates, support
- Improve Erin: analyze usage to improve features and fix bugs
- Ensure security: detect and prevent fraud or unauthorized access
We do NOT sell your personal data to third parties, share your financial data with advertisers, or use your data to make lending or credit decisions about you.
How We Share Your Information
Service Providers
We work with trusted service providers (Paystack for payments, Resend for email, cloud hosting providers) who only access data necessary to perform their services.
Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or government request.
Data Security
- All data encrypted in transit (TLS/SSL) and at rest
- Access controls limiting data access to authorized personnel
- Secure cloud infrastructure with SOC 2 compliance
- Passwords and PINs hashed, never stored in plain text
Your Rights
You have the right to access, correct, delete, and export your data. You can also opt out of marketing emails at any time. Contact privacy@erinafrica.com to exercise these rights.
Cookies
We use essential cookies to keep you logged in and remember preferences. We use analytics cookies to understand usage patterns. We do not use cookies for advertising.
| Type | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Essential | Required for the Service to function |
| Analytics | Help us understand how you use Erin |
| Preferences | Remember your settings |
Children's Privacy
Erin is not intended for users under 18. We do not knowingly collect data from children.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Significant changes will be communicated via email or in-app notification.
Contact Us
Email: privacy@erinafrica.com
This Privacy Policy is effective as of March 2026.