Nigeriabd.com ("Nigeriabd", "we", "us", or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, share, and protect information obtained from users ("you", "your") when you access or use our website, services, and business directory platform.
This Policy is issued in compliance with the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA), 2023, and other applicable data protection regulations.
By using Nigeriabd.com, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
2. SCOPE OF THIS POLICY
This Policy applies to:
Visitors to Nigeriabd.com
Registered users and business owners
Individuals requesting CAC registration or business verification services
Any interaction with our platform, APIs, forms, or communication channels
3. INFORMATION WE COLLECT
3.1 Personal Information
We may collect the following personal data:
Full name
Email address
Phone number
Residential or business address
Identification details (where required for CAC processing)
Login credentials (hashed and secured)
3.2 Business Information
For directory listing and CAC services, we may collect:
Business name
Nature of business
Business address
Director(s) and shareholder details
CAC-related documents and registration information
3.3 Technical & Usage Information
Automatically collected data includes:
IP address
Browser type and device information
Pages visited and interaction data
Cookies and similar tracking technologies
4. LEGAL BASIS FOR PROCESSING
We process personal data on the following lawful bases:
Consent – where you provide explicit permission
Contractual necessity – to provide requested services
Legal obligation – compliance with CAC and regulatory requirements
Legitimate interest – platform security, fraud prevention, and service improvement
5. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION
We use collected data to:
Provide and manage business listings
Facilitate CAC registration and verification services
Communicate service updates and notifications
Verify identity and prevent fraud
Improve platform performance and user experience
Comply with legal and regulatory obligations
6. CAC REGISTRATION & THIRD-PARTY DISCLOSURE
Where you request CAC-related services:
Your information may be submitted to the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC)
Data may be shared with trusted third-party service providers strictly for service delivery
We do not sell personal data to third parties
All third parties are required to comply with applicable data protection laws.
7. BUSINESS DIRECTORY VISIBILITY
Certain business information submitted for listing may be publicly visible, including:
Business name
Business category
Location
Contact details (where provided for public display)
CAC registration number
You acknowledge and consent to such publication when creating or managing a listing.
8. DATA RETENTION
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to:
Fulfil service obligations
Meet legal and regulatory requirements
Resolve disputes and enforce agreements
When data is no longer required, it is securely deleted or anonymized.
9. DATA SECURITY
We implement appropriate technical and organizational safeguards, including:
Encryption of sensitive data
Secure servers and access controls
Limited access to authorized personnel only
However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
10. COOKIES & TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES
Nigeriabd.com uses cookies to:
Improve website functionality
Analyze traffic and usage patterns
Remember user preferences
You may manage or disable cookies via your browser settings, though some features may be affected.
11. YOUR DATA PROTECTION RIGHTS
Under the NDPA, you have the right to:
Access your personal data
Request correction of inaccurate information
Request deletion (where legally permissible)
Withdraw consent at any time
Object to certain data processing activities
Requests can be made via the contact details below.
12. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS
Where data is transferred outside Nigeria:
Appropriate safeguards will be implemented
Transfers will comply with NDPA requirements
13. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY
Nigeriabd.com does not knowingly collect data from individuals under 18 years of age.
If such data is identified, it will be promptly deleted.
14. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.
Changes become effective immediately upon publication on the website. Continued use of the platform constitutes acceptance of the revised Policy.