Privacy Policy
Last updated: November 11, 2026
Hankali ("we", "the app") is a community safety-alert app for Nigeria and nearby regions, available at hankalialert.com and as an Android app. This page explains what information we handle and why.
What we collect
- Account details. If you sign up, we receive your email address, phone number or Google account identifier, depending on the method you choose. Other users never see these. They only see your username.
- Username and activity. A random username is created for you, and you can change it. We store your reports, your True/False votes, your flags and a trust score calculated from that activity.
- Location. When you file a report, the app asks your device for your location. We store the exact position privately to help us prevent abuse, and we show other users only an approximate position that is offset by a few hundred meters. We do not track your location in the background.
- Anonymous session. Before you sign up, a random anonymous session is created so you can browse. It is not linked to your name, email or phone number.
- Basic technical data. Like any website, our servers and hosting providers may log technical data such as IP address, browser type and request time for security and reliability.
- On your device. We store your sign-in session, your chosen language and a few preferences in your browser or app storage. We do not use advertising cookies or third-party advertising trackers.
How we use it
- To show community reports on the feed and map.
- To let verified users report, vote and flag, and to keep reports trustworthy.
- To detect and prevent spam and abuse.
- To keep the app secure, working and improving.
We do not sell your personal information.
Who we share it with
We use service providers to run the app: cloud hosting and a database and authentication service (Supabase), content delivery and security (Cloudflare), Google (for sign-in if you choose it) and map and place-search services. They process data only to provide those services. We may also disclose information if the law requires it or to protect people from harm.
News
The News section links to articles on other publishers' websites. Those sites have their own privacy practices. Headlines are not verified by Hankali.
Your choices
- You can browse the feed, map and news without an account.
- You can deny location permission. You will not be able to attach a location to a report.
- You can sign out at any time from the Profile page.
- To request a copy of your data or ask us to delete your account and related information, email us at the address below.
Safety
Hankali is a community tool and is not an emergency service. In an emergency, contact the police or your local emergency number. Reports are shared by users and may be incorrect.
Children
Hankali is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect their information.
Changes
If we change this policy, we will update the date at the top of this page.
Contact
Questions or requests: petrbello@gmail.com