Jackobian Author Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

• Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number
• Academic Details: Institution name, department, level
• Banking Information: Bank account details for payouts
• Uploaded Content: Files such as PDFs, videos, audio, and course descriptions

2. How We Use Your Information

• To display and promote your content to students
• To help students discover and engage with your materials
• To process payouts securely via Paystack
• To enhance your author experience and improve platform functionality

We do NOT:

• Sell your data to third parties
• Share your information for marketing or advertising purposes
• Use your content for any other purpose without your explicit consent

3. Payment & Bank Information

All payouts are processed through Paystack, a secure, licensed third-party payment processor.

• We do not store or access your full bank account information directly.
• Your banking information is verified by Paystack to ensure account validity.
• When you request a withdrawal, Paystack directly transfers the funds to your account.
• Jackobian does not manually hold or distribute funds.

4. Content Ownership & Security

• You retain full ownership of all content you upload.
• Jackobian may feature your content in promotional campaigns, but your authorship will always be acknowledged.
• We implement technical protections to guard against unauthorized distribution, including:
  • DRM (Digital Rights Management)
  • Screenshot blocking (where applicable)
  • Download restrictions

5. Your Rights & Control

• You may view and update your profile information at any time.
• You may request account deletion. We will erase your data unless legally required to retain it (e.g., for tax or compliance purposes).

6. Policy Updates

If we update this Privacy Policy, we will notify you through email or an in-app prompt. You will have the opportunity to review and accept any significant changes.

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this policy or your data, please contact us at:
📧 support@jackobian.app