{"id":1956,"date":"2026-05-02T08:59:43","date_gmt":"2026-05-02T07:59:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/africasolarhub.com\/ng\/?page_id=1956"},"modified":"2026-06-05T18:44:52","modified_gmt":"2026-06-05T17:44:52","slug":"privacy-policy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/africasolarhub.com\/ng\/privacy-policy\/","title":{"rendered":"Privacy Policy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Effective Date:<\/strong> January 1, 2026<br \/>\n<strong>Last Updated:<\/strong> January 1, 2026<\/p>\n<h2>1. Introduction<\/h2>\n<p>AfricaSolarHub Nigeria (&#8220;we,&#8221; &#8220;us,&#8221; or &#8220;our&#8221;) operates the website <strong>https:\/\/africasolarhub.com\/ng\/<\/strong> (the &#8220;Site&#8221;). We are committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of individuals who visit our Site and use our services. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, protect, and disclose personal information when you interact with our Site.<\/p>\n<p>This policy complies with the <strong>Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023 (NDPA)<\/strong>, the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR), and other applicable Nigerian data protection laws. For the purposes of the NDPA, AfricaSolarHub Nigeria is the &#8220;data controller&#8221; of the personal information we collect from you.<\/p>\n<p>By using our Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with any part of this policy, please discontinue use of our Site immediately.<\/p>\n<h2>2. Information We Collect<\/h2>\n<h3>2.1 Information You Provide Directly<\/h3>\n<p>When you submit an inquiry, request a quote, or contact us through our Site, we may collect the following personal information:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Full name<\/li>\n<li>Company or business name<\/li>\n<li>Email address<\/li>\n<li>Phone number (including WhatsApp)<\/li>\n<li>State of residence or project location within Nigeria<\/li>\n<li>Project details and energy requirements (such as system size, application type, and estimated power needs)<\/li>\n<li>Any other information you choose to provide in your message<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>2.2 Information Collected Automatically<\/h3>\n<p>When you visit our Site, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing activity, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>IP address and approximate geographic location<\/li>\n<li>Browser type and version<\/li>\n<li>Operating system and device type<\/li>\n<li>Pages visited and time spent on each page<\/li>\n<li>Referring website or source (how you arrived at our Site)<\/li>\n<li>Date and time of your visit<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This information is collected through cookies and similar tracking technologies. Please refer to our Cookie Policy section below for more details.<\/p>\n<h2>3. How We Use Your Information<\/h2>\n<p>We use the personal information we collect for the following purposes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Inquiry Response &amp; Quotation:<\/strong> To respond to your inquiries, provide solar system quotations in Naira, and communicate with you about your project requirements.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Customer Support:<\/strong> To provide technical consultation, design recommendations, and after-sales support from our Lagos-based team.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Service Improvement:<\/strong> To analyze Site usage patterns and improve our website, products, and services for the Nigerian market.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Business Communication:<\/strong> To send you relevant information about solar products, price updates, and promotional offers (only with your consent, where required by law).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Legal Compliance:<\/strong> To comply with the NDPA, NDPR, and other applicable Nigerian laws and regulations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>4. Legal Basis for Processing<\/h2>\n<p>Under the Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023, we process your personal data based on one or more of the following lawful grounds:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Consent:<\/strong> Where you have given clear consent for us to process your personal data for a specific purpose (e.g., submitting a contact form or subscribing to our newsletter).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Legitimate Interest:<\/strong> Where processing is necessary for our legitimate business interests, such as responding to inquiries and improving our services, provided these interests are not overridden by your data protection rights.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Contractual Necessity:<\/strong> Where processing is necessary to take steps at your request before entering into a contract or to perform a contract with you.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Legal Obligation:<\/strong> Where processing is necessary to comply with Nigerian laws and regulatory requirements.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>5. How We Share Your Information<\/h2>\n<p>We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Service Providers:<\/strong> With trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our Site and conducting our business (such as hosting providers, email services, and analytics tools), subject to strict data protection obligations.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Supplier Partners:<\/strong> With solar product manufacturers and suppliers to facilitate quotations and order fulfillment \u2014 only with your prior consent or as necessary to respond to your inquiry.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Legal Requirements:<\/strong> If required by Nigerian law, court order, or governmental regulation, or to protect our rights, property, or safety.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC):<\/strong> Where required to cooperate with the NDPC or other regulatory authorities under the NDPA.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Business Transfers:<\/strong> In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our business assets.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>6. Data Retention<\/h2>\n<p>We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by applicable Nigerian law. When your information is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Inquiry Data:<\/strong> Retained for up to 3 years after your last interaction with us, to facilitate ongoing business communication.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Automatically Collected Data:<\/strong> Retained for a maximum of 26 months for analytics purposes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>7. Data Security<\/h2>\n<p>We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>SSL\/TLS encryption for all data transmitted through our Site<\/li>\n<li>Secure server infrastructure and access controls<\/li>\n<li>Regular security monitoring and vulnerability assessment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>However, no method of electronic storage or transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal data, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.<\/p>\n<h2>8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies<\/h2>\n<p>Our Site uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze Site traffic, and understand where our visitors come from. A cookie is a small text file that is stored on your device when you visit a website.<\/p>\n<p>The types of cookies we use include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Essential Cookies:<\/strong> Necessary for the proper functioning of the Site (e.g., session management, security).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Analytics Cookies:<\/strong> Help us understand how visitors interact with our Site (e.g., pages visited, time on site). We use this information to improve our content and user experience.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Functional Cookies:<\/strong> Remember your preferences and settings for a more personalized experience.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our Site.<\/p>\n<h2>9. Third-Party Links<\/h2>\n<p>Our Site may contain links to third-party websites, such as manufacturer pages, industry resources, or partner sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external websites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.<\/p>\n<h2>10. Your Rights Under the NDPA<\/h2>\n<p>Under the Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023 and the NDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Right of Access (Section 28, NDPA):<\/strong> Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Right of Rectification (Section 28, NDPA):<\/strong> Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Right of Erasure (Section 28, NDPA):<\/strong> Request deletion of your personal data under certain circumstances (&#8220;right to be forgotten&#8221;).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Right to Restrict Processing (Section 28, NDPA):<\/strong> Request limitation of how we process your personal data.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Right to Data Portability (Section 28, NDPA):<\/strong> Request transfer of your data to another organization or to you in a structured, commonly used format.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Right to Object (Section 28, NDPA):<\/strong> Object to the processing of your personal data based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing purposes.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Right to Withdraw Consent (Section 26, NDPA):<\/strong> Withdraw previously given consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing carried out before withdrawal.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided in the &#8220;Contact Us&#8221; section below. We will respond to your request within 30 days in accordance with the NDPA. We may ask you to verify your identity before processing your request.<\/p>\n<p>If you believe that we have not adequately addressed your data protection concerns, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the <strong>Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC)<\/strong>. For more information, please visit the NDPC website at <a href=\"https:\/\/ndpc.gov.ng\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/ndpc.gov.ng<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>11. International Data Transfers<\/h2>\n<p>As part of our solar equipment supply chain, your personal data may need to be transferred to and processed by our partner suppliers located outside Nigeria (such as China or other manufacturing countries). In accordance with the NDPA, we will ensure that:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Any international transfer of your personal data is carried out with your informed consent;<\/li>\n<li>Adequate safeguards are in place to protect your data during such transfers;<\/li>\n<li>The recipient country or organization provides an adequate level of data protection as determined by the NDPC, or appropriate contractual clauses are in place.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>12. Children&#8217;s Privacy<\/h2>\n<p>Our Site is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that a child has provided us with personal data, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.<\/p>\n<h2>13. Changes to This Privacy Policy<\/h2>\n<p>We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, Nigerian legal requirements, or operational needs. When we make changes, we will revise the &#8220;Last Updated&#8221; date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.<\/p>\n<h2>14. Contact Us<\/h2>\n<p>If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Email:<\/strong> ng@africasolarhub.com<\/li>\n<li><strong>Contact Form:<\/strong> <a href=\"\/ng\/contact\/\">https:\/\/africasolarhub.com\/ng\/contact\/<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Business Address:<\/strong> Lagos, Nigeria<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>We aim to respond to all privacy-related inquiries within 5 business days.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Effective Date: January 1, 2026 Last Updated: January 1, 2026 1. 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