Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 14th May, 2025
Last Updated: 14th May, 2025

Welcome to the EU–Nigeria Agribusiness Platform (EUNAP). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal information, in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR).

We are committed to ensuring your privacy is respected and protected across our platform.

1. Who We Are

The EU–Nigeria Agribusiness Platform (EUNAP) is managed by Agribusiness Register Limited (ABR), a registered legal entity in Nigeria with partners in the EU.

If you have any questions, you can contact us at:

📧 [email protected]
📍 20, Rwang Pam Street, Hillside Estate, Ahmadu Bello Way By-Pass Gwarimpa, Abuja, FCT.
📞 +234 805 785 7864, +234 915 949 7194

2. What Personal Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following personal data:

a) Account & Contact Information

Full name
Email address
Phone number
Company name and registration details
Business address
Country and sector of operation

b) Business Profile Information

Business description
Products and services
Certifications, licenses, or permits
Uploaded documents, logos, or product images

c) Platform Usage Data

Login frequency and timestamps
Profile views and interactions
Messages and communication on the platform
Preferences, saved searches, and form submissions

d) Technical Information

IP address
Browser type
Device ID
Cookies and session logs

3. Legal Basis for Processing (Under GDPR)

We process your personal data on the following legal bases:

Consent – When you voluntarily submit your data (e.g., during registration or newsletter sign-up)
Contractual necessity – To fulfill services like matchmaking or trade facilitation
Legal obligations – To comply with NDPR/GDPR or other legal requirements
Legitimate interests – To improve our platform, engage with stakeholders, or prevent fraud

4. How We Use Your Information

Your data is processed for the following purposes:

To register and verify your account
To match your business with potential partners or opportunities
To display your profile, products, or services on the platform
To send relevant updates, newsletters, or trade alerts
To improve user experience and platform performance
To comply with legal and regulatory obligations
To conduct research, reporting, and analytics

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

Remember user preferences and sessions
Analyze platform performance and improve user experience
Enable login and navigation functionality

You may manage or disable cookies in your browser settings. Some features of the site may not function properly without cookies.

6. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your data.

We may share your data with:

Platform partners involved in trade, investment, and logistics (with your consent)
Development and funding partners for monitoring and evaluation
Service providers supporting the platform’s technical operations (e.g., hosting, email, analytics)
Regulatory or law enforcement authorities, if legally required

All third-party processors are bound by confidentiality and data protection agreements in compliance with GDPR and NDPR.

7. International Data Transfers

Because we operate across Nigeria and the European Union:

Your data may be transferred and processed in countries outside your own jurisdiction.
We implement appropriate safeguards (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses, Data Processing Agreements) to protect data during cross-border transfers.
By using the platform, you consent to such international data transfers.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for:

The purposes outlined in this policy
Compliance with legal or contractual obligations
Resolving disputes or protecting our legal interests

Inactive accounts may be archived or deleted after a prolonged period of non-use (e.g., 24 months).

9. Your Rights (GDPR + NDPR Compliant)

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

Right to Access – You can request a copy of your personal data.
Right to Rectification – You can ask us to correct inaccurate data.
Right to Erasure (“Right to be Forgotten”) – You can request deletion of your data.
Right to Restrict Processing – You can limit how your data is used.
Right to Data Portability – You can receive your data in a machine-readable format.
Right to Object – You may object to data processing for direct marketing or other legitimate interests.
Right to Withdraw Consent – If processing is based on consent, you may withdraw it at any time.

To exercise these rights, contact [email protected]

10. Children’s Privacy

Our platform is not intended for children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors.

11. Data Security

We implement administrative, technical, and organizational measures to safeguard your data against loss, theft, and unauthorized access.

These include:

Encrypted connections (SSL)
Role-based user permissions
Data backup and recovery systems
Regular vulnerability assessments

However, no online system is 100% secure. We encourage users to use strong passwords and protect their account credentials.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time in response to legal, technical, or business developments. When we do, we will:

Update the “Last Updated” date
Notify users by email or site banner if changes are significant

Continued use of the platform implies acceptance of the revised policy.

13. Contact Us

For questions, requests, or complaints related to this policy, reach out to:

📧 [email protected]
📍 20, Rwang Pam Street, Hillside Estate, Ahmadu Bello Way By-Pass Gwarimpa, Abuja, FCT.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your country’s Data Protection Authority if you believe your rights have been violated.