Abule Privacy Policy

Last updated: August 2026

Abule ("we", "our", "the app") is operated by Echo Digital Systems. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect from users of the Abule app and how we use it.

Information We Collect

Account information: name, email address, and role (student, seller, rider, or citizen) when you sign up.
Profile information: department, faculty, profile photo, and any other details you choose to add.
Content you create: posts, comments, marketplace listings, messages sent through chat, and dating/matching activity.
Usage data: how you interact with the app, such as features used and pages visited.

How We Use Your Information

To create and manage your account
To operate core features: campus feed, marketplace, chat, and dating/matching
To connect you with other users on your campus (e.g. showing your department to other students)
To improve and maintain the app

Sharing of Information

We do not sell your personal information. Information you post publicly (feed posts, marketplace listings, profile details) is visible to other Abule users. Messages sent through chat and dating features are only visible to the people involved in that conversation or match.

We use Supabase as our backend data provider and Cloudinary for image storage. These providers process data on our behalf and are bound by their own security practices.

Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored securely using industry-standard practices. While we take reasonable steps to protect your information, no method of electronic storage is 100% secure.

Your Choices

You can edit or delete your profile information at any time within the app.
You can request deletion of your account and associated data by contacting us at the email below.

Children's Privacy

Abule is intended for university students and is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to request data deletion, contact us at: theabuleapp@gmail.com