Privacy Policy
Your privacy is important to us. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data.
Introduction
Igbayilola ("Igbayilola", "we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website https://igbayilola.com/ and use our services.
This policy is drafted in compliance with the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR) 2019 and the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA) 2023. By using our website, you consent to the practices described in this policy.
Information We Collect
Personal Information You Provide
- Full name — when you fill out our contact form or submit a review
- Email address — when you subscribe to our newsletter, submit a contact form, or leave a review
- Phone number — if voluntarily provided through our contact form
- Message content — any information you choose to include in your communications with us
Automatically Collected Information
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- IP address (anonymised where possible)
- Pages visited and time spent on pages
- Referring website or source
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To respond to your enquiries and communicate with you
- To send newsletters and updates you have opted into
- To display your reviews on our website (with your consent)
- To improve our website, content, and services
- To analyse website traffic and usage patterns
- To comply with legal obligations under Nigerian law
Legal Basis for Processing
In accordance with the NDPR and NDPA, we process your personal data based on:
- Consent: You have given clear consent for us to process your data for a specific purpose (e.g., newsletter subscription, review submission).
- Legitimate Interest: Processing is necessary for our legitimate interests, such as improving our website and services.
- Legal Obligation: Processing is necessary to comply with Nigerian law.
Sharing of Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in these circumstances:
- With service providers who assist in operating our website (e.g., hosting providers), under strict confidentiality agreements
- When required by law or to respond to valid legal processes under Nigerian jurisdiction
- To protect our rights, safety, or property
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:
- SSL/TLS encryption for data transmitted between your browser and our servers
- Regular security updates and monitoring
- Restricted access to personal data on a need-to-know basis
However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as is necessary for the purposes set out in this policy, or as required by Nigerian law. Specifically:
- Contact form submissions: retained for up to 12 months
- Newsletter subscriptions: retained until you unsubscribe
- Reviews: retained until you request removal
- Website analytics data: retained for up to 26 months
Your Rights
Under the NDPR and NDPA, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Right of Access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Right to Rectification: You can ask us to correct inaccurate data.
- Right to Erasure: You can request deletion of your personal data.
- Right to Restrict Processing: You can ask us to limit how we use your data.
- Right to Data Portability: You can request your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
- Right to Object: You can object to the processing of your personal data.
- Right to Withdraw Consent: You can withdraw your consent at any time, without affecting the lawfulness of processing before withdrawal.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at Lola@igbayilola.com. We will respond within 30 days.
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) if you believe your data protection rights have been violated.
Children's Privacy
Our website and services are not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13. If you believe we have collected such data, please contact us immediately.
International Data Transfers
Our website may be hosted on servers outside Nigeria. If your data is transferred outside Nigeria, we ensure that adequate safeguards are in place in compliance with the NDPR and NDPA, including ensuring that the receiving country provides adequate data protection or that appropriate contractual provisions are in place.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Igbayilola