Privacy Policy
Your privacy matters to us
At AKEWE Nigeria, we are committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy rights. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your information in compliance with the Nigerian Data Protection Regulation (NDPR) and international best practices.
About This Policy
This Privacy Policy applies to all services provided by AKEWE Nigeria Limited, including our website, mobile applications, and related services (collectively, our "Services"). By using our Services, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in this policy.
Your Data Controller
AKEWE Nigeria Limited
Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria
Email: [email protected]
Data Protection Officer
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +234 (0) 1 234 5678
Available: Mon-Fri, 9AM-5PM WAT
Information We Collect
We collect information you provide directly, information we collect automatically, and information from third parties to provide and improve our Services.
Personal Information You Provide
Account Information
- • Full name and username
- • Email address and phone number
- • Date of birth and gender
- • Location (state, city, address)
- • Profile photo and bio
Identity Verification
- • Nigerian National ID (NIN)
- • Bank Verification Number (BVN)
- • Driver's License or Passport
- • Business registration documents
- • Tax identification numbers
Information We Collect Automatically
Usage Information
- • Pages visited and features used
- • Time spent on platform
- • Content interactions and engagement
- • Search queries and results
- • Business directory usage
Technical Information
- • IP address and approximate location
- • Device type, OS, and browser
- • Screen resolution and device settings
- • Network connection type
- • Cookie and session identifiers
Information from Third Parties
We may receive information about you from third parties when you:
- • Connect your social media accounts (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram)
- • Use single sign-on services (Google, Apple)
- • Interact with our content on other platforms
- • Are referred by other users
- • Use payment services integrated with our platform
How We Use Your Information
We use your information to provide, maintain, and improve our Services, and to comply with our legal obligations.
Service Provision
- • Create and manage your account
- • Enable social networking features
- • Facilitate business connections
- • Process payments and transactions
- • Provide customer support
Safety & Security
- • Verify your identity
- • Prevent fraud and abuse
- • Monitor platform security
- • Enforce our Terms of Service
- • Comply with legal requirements
Personalization
- • Customize your experience
- • Recommend relevant content
- • Suggest business connections
- • Show targeted advertisements
- • Improve our algorithms
Communication
- • Send service notifications
- • Share platform updates
- • Deliver marketing messages
- • Respond to your inquiries
- • Conduct surveys and research
Legal Basis for Processing (NDPR Compliance)
Marketing communications, optional features
Service provision, account management
Identity verification, tax compliance
Your Privacy Rights
Under the Nigerian Data Protection Regulation (NDPR), you have specific rights regarding your personal data. We are committed to helping you exercise these rights.
Right to Access
You can request a copy of all personal data we hold about you, including how we use it and who we share it with.
Request Data AccessRight to Rectification
You can correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal data we hold about you.
Update Your ProfileRight to Data Portability
You can export your data in a machine-readable format to transfer to another service.
Export Your DataRight to Erasure
You can request deletion of your personal data when it's no longer necessary for our services.
Delete Your DataRight to Object
You can object to certain types of processing, including direct marketing and profiling.
Manage PreferencesRight to Restrict Processing
You can request that we limit how we process your data in certain circumstances.
Request RestrictionData Security & Protection
We implement robust security measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction.
Encryption
All data is encrypted both in transit and at rest using industry-standard AES-256 encryption.
Access Control
Strict access controls ensure only authorized personnel can access your data.
Regular Audits
We conduct regular security audits and penetration testing to identify vulnerabilities.
Technical Safeguards
- • Multi-factor authentication (MFA)
- • Secure Socket Layer (SSL) encryption
- • Regular security updates and patches
- • Intrusion detection and prevention systems
- • Secure data centers with 24/7 monitoring
- • Regular data backups and disaster recovery
- • Network firewalls and security monitoring
- • Vulnerability scanning and assessments
Organizational Safeguards
- • Employee privacy and security training
- • Confidentiality agreements for all staff
- • Role-based access controls
- • Regular security awareness programs
- • Incident response procedures
- • Data breach notification protocols
- • Third-party security assessments
- • Compliance monitoring and auditing
Data Breach Response
In the unlikely event of a data breach, we have procedures in place to:
- • Detect and contain the breach within 1 hour
- • Assess the scope and impact of the breach
- • Notify NITDA within 72 hours as required
- • Inform affected users promptly
- • Implement additional security measures
- • Conduct a thorough investigation
Questions About Your Privacy?
We're here to help. Contact our Data Protection Officer for any privacy-related concerns.
Visit Us
Our office location
Victoria Island, LagosThis Privacy Policy was last updated on August 22, 2025. We may update this policy from time to time, and will notify you of any significant changes.
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