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Data Protection & Privacy

Privacy Policy

Your privacy is our priority. Learn how ETROG collects, uses, and protects your data in compliance with NDPR and global privacy regulations.

NDPR Compliant GDPR Aligned Data Protection by Design Last Updated: March 2025

1. Introduction & Scope

ETROG Limited ("ETROG," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website, products, and services.

This policy applies to all visitors to our website, users of our services, customers, partners, and any individuals whose personal data we process in the course of our business operations.

Key Principles

We adhere to the following privacy principles:

  • Transparency: We clearly communicate how we process your data
  • Lawfulness: We process data based on valid legal grounds
  • Purpose Limitation: We collect data only for specific, legitimate purposes
  • Data Minimization: We collect only necessary data
  • Accuracy: We keep your data accurate and up-to-date
  • Storage Limitation: We retain data only as long as necessary
  • Integrity & Confidentiality: We implement appropriate security measures
  • Accountability: We demonstrate compliance with privacy laws

Important: This Privacy Policy is compliant with the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR) 2019, and aligns with global standards including the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

2. Data We Collect

We collect various types of information to provide and improve our services. The data we collect falls into the following categories:

Personal Information

  • Identity Data: Name, title, gender, date of birth
  • Contact Data: Email, phone number, address
  • Professional Data: Job title, company, industry
  • Financial Data: Payment information, billing details

Technical & Usage Data

  • Device Data: IP address, browser type, operating system
  • Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent, features used
  • Location Data: Country, city (general location)
  • Cookie Data: Preferences, login status, session data
Special Category Data

In certain service contexts (such as biometric security solutions), we may process special category data. This processing only occurs with explicit consent or under specific legal provisions, with enhanced security measures in place.

3. How We Use Your Data

We use your personal data for the following purposes, based on legitimate legal grounds:

Purpose Data Used Legal Basis
Service Delivery Contact, identity, professional data Contract Performance
Customer Support Contact, identity, usage data Legitimate Interest
Marketing Communications Contact, professional, usage data Consent
Service Improvement Usage, technical, device data Legitimate Interest
Security & Fraud Prevention Technical, device, usage data Legal Obligation
Compliance & Legal All relevant data categories Legal Obligation
Legitimate Interests

Where we rely on legitimate interests, we conduct a balancing test to ensure our interests don't override your rights and freedoms. Examples include service improvement, fraud prevention, and direct marketing to existing customers about similar services.

4. Data Sharing & Disclosure

We may share your personal data with third parties in the following circumstances:

Service Providers

We engage trusted third-party service providers who assist in operating our business, such as cloud hosting, payment processing, email delivery, and customer support. These providers are contractually bound to protect your data and only process it for specified purposes.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your data if required by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request. This includes responding to court orders, subpoenas, or requests from law enforcement agencies.

Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, reorganization, bankruptcy, or sale of company assets, your personal data may be transferred as part of the transaction. We will notify you of any such change in ownership or control of your personal data.

With Your Consent

We may share your data with third parties when you have given us explicit consent to do so. This includes sharing information with partners for joint marketing initiatives or service integrations.

Data Processing Agreements: All third-party service providers processing personal data on our behalf sign comprehensive Data Processing Agreements (DPAs) that include data protection obligations, security requirements, and restrictions on data use.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

Encryption

Data in transit (TLS 1.2+) and at rest (AES-256) encryption

Access Control

Role-based access, multi-factor authentication, least privilege principle

Network Security

Firewalls, intrusion detection, regular security audits

Security Measures
  • Regular security assessments and penetration testing
  • Employee privacy and security training programs
  • Secure development lifecycle for all products
  • Incident response and data breach notification procedures
  • Physical security controls at data center locations
  • Regular backup and disaster recovery testing

Data Breach Notification: In the unlikely event of a data breach, we will notify affected individuals and relevant authorities within 72 hours of becoming aware of the breach, as required by NDPR and other applicable laws.

6. Your Data Rights

Under NDPR, GDPR, and other data protection laws, you have certain rights regarding your personal data:

Right to Access

You can request a copy of your personal data we hold and information about how we process it.

Right to Rectification

You can request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data.

Right to Erasure

You can request deletion of your personal data in certain circumstances.

Right to Restrict Processing

You can request temporary restriction of data processing in certain situations.

Right to Data Portability

You can receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format and transmit it to another controller.

Right to Object

You can object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing purposes.

Right Related to Automated Decision-Making

You have rights regarding automated decision-making, including profiling.

Right to Withdraw Consent

You can withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent.

Exercising Your Rights: To exercise any of these rights, please contact our Data Protection Officer using the details in Section 11. We will respond to your request within 30 days and may ask for additional information to verify your identity.

7. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect and use personal information about you, including to serve interest-based advertising.

Cookie Type Purpose Duration
Essential Cookies Necessary for website functionality (login, security) Session or up to 1 year
Performance Cookies Analytics to understand visitor interactions Up to 2 years
Functionality Cookies Remember preferences and settings Up to 1 year
Targeting/Advertising Cookies Deliver relevant advertisements Up to 1 year
Cookie Management

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or delete them. However, disabling essential cookies may affect website functionality. For detailed information about our cookie usage and management options, please see our separate Cookie Policy.

8. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately. If we become aware that we have collected personal data from children without verification of parental consent, we will take steps to remove that information from our servers.

Age Verification: For services that may be used by individuals under 18 (such as our school management solutions), we implement additional safeguards and obtain parental consent where required by law.

9. International Data Transfers

As a global technology provider, we may transfer your personal data to countries outside Nigeria, including to our service providers in other jurisdictions.

Transfer Mechanisms

When transferring data internationally, we implement appropriate safeguards as required by data protection laws:

  • Adequacy Decisions: Transfer to countries with adequate data protection laws
  • Standard Contractual Clauses: EU-approved clauses for transfers outside the EEA
  • Binding Corporate Rules: Internal policies for intra-group transfers
  • Derogations: Specific situations like explicit consent or contract performance

Data Storage Locations

Our primary data centers are located in Nigeria. Backup and disaster recovery sites may be located in other jurisdictions with appropriate safeguards in place.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, legal requirements, or other factors.

Notification of Changes

When we make material changes to this Privacy Policy, we will:

  • Post the updated policy on our website with a new "Last Updated" date
  • Notify registered users via email or through our services
  • Provide a summary of key changes for transparency
  • Where required by law, obtain renewed consent for material changes

Policy Archive: Previous versions of this Privacy Policy are available upon request. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

11. Contact Information

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact our Data Protection Officer:

Data Protection Officer

ETROG Limited

Address
Data Protection Office
ETROG Limited
9 Independence Street
Anifowoshe, Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria

Regulatory Authorities

You have the right to lodge a complaint with the relevant data protection authority if you believe our processing of your personal data violates applicable laws.

Nigeria Data Protection Bureau (NDPB)

The supervisory authority for data protection in Nigeria

ndpb.gov.ng
Office of the Information Commissioner (UK)

For UK residents and GDPR-related concerns

ico.org.uk

Response Time: We aim to respond to all privacy-related inquiries within 7 business days. Complex requests may require additional time, but we will acknowledge receipt within 48 hours.

Effective Date: March 1, 2025
Last Updated: March 15, 2025

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