Privacy policy

Introduction

Thank you for choosing to be part of our community at Badeggi Ventures ("company", "we", "us", or "our"). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. If you have any questions or concerns about our policy, or our practices with regards to your personal information, please contact us at badeggiventures@gmail.com.

When you visit our websites or use any of our services, you trust us with your personal information. We take this responsibility seriously. In this privacy notice, we aim to explain in clear and plain language what information we collect, how we use it, and what rights you have. Please take a moment to review this document carefully.

If you do not agree with any part of this Privacy Policy, we recommend that you discontinue the use of our websites and services.

This Privacy Policy applies to all data collected through the websites:

Including their subdomains, portals, web and mobile applications, and all related platforms owned or operated by Badeggi Ventures and its subsidiaries ("Services").

Legal & Regulatory Framework

Badeggi Ventures is a Nigerian company regulated by the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) and operates in full compliance with the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA), 2023, and where applicable, the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR), 2019.

We are not subject to direct regulation under foreign data protection laws such as the GDPR (EU), CCPA (California), VCDPA (Virginia), or LGPD (Brazil). However, where applicable, our practices are aligned with internationally recognized privacy principles to promote trust and transparency - particularly where they reinforce existing obligations under Nigerian law.

What Information We Collect

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, as well as certain information that is automatically collected when you use our Services.

Information You Provide:

Name, email address, phone number, and contact preferences
Identification details such as NIN or BVN (where required for KYC)
Employment and financial information (for onboarding or service delivery)
Communications and requests submitted through forms, surveys, or support channels
Any other information you choose to provide when interacting with our platforms

How We Use Your Personal Information

We use personal data only when there is a lawful basis to do so. These may include:

To perform our contractual obligations to you
To comply with applicable legal and regulatory requirements
With your consent (e.g., for marketing)
Where we have a legitimate interest that is not overridden by your privacy rights

Specifically, we use your information to:

Respond to your inquiries or requests
Set up and manage your account or subscription
Verify your identity and fulfil KYC obligations
Send updates about our services, events, or policies
Process transactions and manage operational logistics
Analyse usage trends to improve our websites and services
Communicate promotions (where you have opted in)

We may also use your data to protect against fraud, comply with law enforcement requests, or establish, exercise, or defend legal claims.

Consent Records

Where your personal data is processed based on your consent, we maintain internal logs to record the time, scope, and manner of your consent in compliance with Section 30 of the NDPA. You may withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us at badeggiventures@gmail.com

Who We Share Your Data With

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share your data with:

Service Providers and Contractors who perform services on our behalf (e.g., hosting, analytics, support)
Affiliates or Subsidiaries within the Afrinvest group, where consistent with this Policy
Governmental or Regulatory Authorities, if required by law, court order, or NDPC directive

Each third-party recipient is required to maintain the confidentiality and integrity of your personal information, and to use it solely for authorized purposes.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies (like web beacons and pixels) to enhance your user experience, analyze site performance, and deliver relevant content.

These technologies allow us to:

Remember your preferences and language settings.
Understand how users interact with our platform.
Deliver customized advertising and messages (where applicable)

You can control cookies through your browser settings and disable them if preferred. Learn more in our [Cookie Policy].

International Data Transfers

Where we transfer data to third parties or systems located outside Nigeria, we ensure that such transfers are conducted lawfully and with adequate safeguards, in accordance with the NDPA.

How Long We Keep Your Data

We retain personal data only for as long as is necessary for the purposes described in this Policy, or as required to comply with legal, regulatory, or contractual obligations.

Once your data is no longer needed, we securely delete, anonymize, or archive it. You may also request deletion of your data, subject to legal limitations.

Your Rights

Under the NDPA and NDPC framework, you have the following rights:

Right of Access - Request a copy of your personal data
Right of Rectification - Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
Right to Erasure - Ask us to delete your data, under lawful grounds
Right to Object - Object to certain processing, such as direct marketing
Right to Portability - Request your data in a structured, machine-readable format
Right to Withdraw Consent - Where processing is based on your prior consent
Right to Lodge a Complaint - With the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC)

To exercise your rights, please contact us at: badeggiventures@gmail.com

Children's Privacy

Our Services are not intended for, or directed at, individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected information from a minor without proper consent, we will take immediate steps to delete such data.

Supervisory Authority Contact

If you are dissatisfied with how we have handled your data or request, you may contact the NDPC:

Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) Website: www.ndpc.gov.ng Email: info@ndpc.gov.ng

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect legal, technical, or business changes. The updated version will be posted on this page and will indicate the "Effective Date" and the version above.

We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed of how we are protecting your personal data.

Contact Us

If you have questions or wish to exercise your rights, you may contact:

Data Protection Officer

Badeggi Ventures WH6/104 Shehu Ibrahim Badeggi Gidan Bola Kanwuri, Wushishi, Niger State

Email: badeggiventures@gmail.com