Safe By Default
Do
Share market context
Location, provider, route, store, city, price, timestamp, and proof that supports the observation.
Do not
Share personal secrets
Do not upload account numbers, private chats, PINs, passwords, national ID numbers, or anything that could expose you.
Proof That Helps
- A storefront photo showing a posted price.
- A public listing URL for rent, school fees, or remittance quotes.
- A redacted receipt that keeps private customer details hidden.
- A product shelf photo that makes the item, brand, and price visible.
Proof That Needs Care
- Payslips and salary offers should be redacted before sharing.
- Clinic and pharmacy documents should never reveal patient identity.
- Rental conversations should hide phone numbers and private addresses where possible.
- Wallet or bank screenshots should exclude sensitive balances and identifiers.
Personal Safety Tips
- Do not confront people just to collect a data point.
- Do not enter unsafe neighborhoods or risky meetings because of AfroPoints.
- Do not promise anyone that their personal details will be published.
- When in doubt, describe the market fact without exposing the individual behind it.
The best contributor is not the one who shares the most. It is the one who shares the most useful, verifiable, and safe version of the truth.