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1. Introduction
African Oil Tech Limited (“African Oil Tech”, “we” or “us”), based in Lagos, Nigeria, is committed to safeguarding the privacy of our clients, partners, and stakeholders. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal and corporate information in compliance with the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR) and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
2. Scope of Policy
This Privacy Policy applies to all data collected through:
Our corporate website (africanoiltech.com)
Client portal accounts
Email communications and tender submissions
Project documentation shared with us
It covers both personal data (names, contact details, identifiers) and corporate data (company information, project requirements).
3. Legal Basis for Processing
We process data under the following lawful bases:
Contractual necessity (to deliver services and execute agreements)
Legal compliance (to meet regulatory obligations in Nigeria and abroad)
Legitimate interests (to improve services and maintain client relationships)
Consent (where expressly provided, e.g., marketing communications)
4. Security Measures
African Oil Tech employs industry‑standard safeguards to protect data, including:
Encryption of sensitive information
Restricted access to authorized personnel only
Regular audits and compliance checks
Secure servers and firewalls
Despite these measures, no system is entirely immune from risk, and we encourage clients to maintain strong security practices.
5. International Data Transfers
Where project execution requires sharing data outside Nigeria, African Oil Tech ensures that adequate safeguards are in place, consistent with NDPR and GDPR requirements.
6. Data Retention
Contract‑related data is retained for seven (7) years.
Other data is retained only as long as necessary for business or compliance purposes.
Once retention periods expire, data is securely deleted or anonymized.
7. Rights of Data Subjects
You have the right to:
Access your personal data
Request corrections to inaccurate information
Request deletion of data where legally permissible
Restrict or object to processing
Request data portability
Requests should be directed to our Data Protection Officer: dpo@africanoiltech.com
8. Cookies and Tracking
Our website uses cookies to enhance user experience and monitor performance. Users may disable cookies through browser settings, though this may affect functionality.
9. Third‑Party Sharing
We do not sell personal or corporate data. Information may be shared only with trusted project partners and regulators, strictly for the purposes of project execution and compliance.
10. Changes to Policy
African Oil Tech may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updates will be posted on this page, and continued use of our services constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.
For questions, contact us at info@africanoiltech.com
