INTRODUCTION/SCOPEThis document is prepared in accordance with the provisions of the Nigeria Data Protection Act,2023 and the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR). It sets out how Heirs Technologies Limited applies and complies with the principles of the act and regulation in processing the personal data of individuals, clients, vendors, and even third parties that interact with Heirs Technologies Limited. This Privacy Policy also outlines our compliance with international data protection standard, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for users outside Nigeria.This privacy policy describe how we collect and process your personal information through your use of our data collection forms/website ('the site') and the account you open with us ('Account'), to create account profile, ensure security of the website and enable you use our products.The primary purpose of this policy is to provide you with better understanding of:

Information we collect
How we use the data we collect
Who we share your data with
Lawful grounds of processing
Retention period
Your data right
How to contact us
How to contact the regulatory body (NDPC)
Security of the personal data we hold

PRIVACY STATEMENT

Who We AreHeirs Technologies, focuses on advancing digital transformation across Africa by offering a range of IT services. These include IT, managed services, and collaborations with global technology companies' worldwide.Heirs Technologies, aim to bridge gaps in the technology ecosystem by localizing global solutions and investing in local talent development through specialized training programs. Its strategic vision prioritizes value-driven solutions rather than solely creating products, aiming to empower businesses and enhance Africa's competitiveness in the global tech market.

Personal DataUnder the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation/Act (NDPR/NDPA) personal data is defined as:'Any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person ('data subject'); an identifiable natural person is one who can be identified, directly or indirectly, in particular by reference to an identifier such as a name, an identification number, location data, an online identifier or to one or more factors specific to the physical, physiological, genetic, mental, economic, cultural or social identity of that natural person.'

How We Use Your InformationThis Privacy Policy tells you how we, Heirs Technologies Limited, will collect and use your personal data for relationship management, profiling, business analytics/development, communication, registration, cookies, and all-round efficient service delivery.

How Will Heirs Technologies Limited Use the Personal Data It Collects About Me?We will process (collect, use and store) the information you provide in a manner that complies with the EU's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation/Act (NDPR/NDPA). We will endeavour to keep your information accurate and up to date, and not keep it for longer than is necessary. Heirs Technologies Limited is required to retain information in accordance with the law, such as information needed for income tax and audit purposes. The retention period for certain kinds of personal data may also be governed by specific business-sector requirements and agreed practices. Personal data may be held in addition to these periods depending on individual business needs.

What Personal Data Do We Need?We may collect, use, store and transfer different kinds of Personal Data about you which we have grouped together as follows:

Identity Data includes first name, last name, username or similar identifier, title, date of birth and gender.
Contact Data includes residential address, email address and telephone numbers.
Human Resource Data includes information on your employment history, professional and educational information submitted upon applying for employment with us.
Technical Data includes internet protocol (IP) address, domain name, your login data, browser type and version, time zone setting and location, browser plug-in types and versions, operating system and platform, and other technology on the devices you use to access this website.
Profile Data includes your interests, preferences, feedback and survey responses.
Usage Data includes information about how you use our website and services.
Marketing and Communications Data includes your preferences in receiving marketing communications from us and our Affiliated Third Parties and your communication preferences.

You provide this information through direct interaction when you visit our website, sign up to our newsletters or publications, request marketing materials to be sent to you, respond to surveys, complete our feedback or comment form, provide your business card to any of our staff, sign our visitor management form, complete other forms, apply for employment through our careers page, or contact us to request for any information or other correspondence by post, email, our website or otherwise.As you interact with our website, we will automatically collect technical data about your equipment, browsing actions and patterns. We collect this data by using cookies, and other similar technologies. Please see our cookie policy for further details.We do not intentionally or knowingly collect any Sensitive Personal Data. We ask that you do not send to us nor disclose such Sensitive Personal Data save where required for a specific purpose.

Why Do We Need the Data?We need to collect your personal data in order for us to provide you with our services. In any event, we are committed to ensuring that the information we collect and use is appropriate for this purpose(s) only, and will in no way invade your privacy. If there is a need to use your personal data for marketing purpose, Heirs Technologies Limited will ensure to seek additional consent from you. Heirs Technologies Limited shall not collect or process more data than is reasonably required for a particular processing activity. In addition, every processing purpose has at least one lawful basis for processing to safeguard the rights of the data subjects, as listed below:Be aware that we do not reveal identifiable information about you to our advertisers, though we may at times share statistical visitor information with our advertisers.

Purpose of Processing	Lawful Basis of Processing
To register you as a new user on the site or Apps	We need to process this information to meet our contractual obligations.
To allow you to use our products	We need to process this information to meet our contractual obligations and to comply with our legal and regulatory obligations.
To fulfil legal or regulatory obligations or report criminal/unethical activities	We are legally required to process this information.
To store data on central or third-party systems for archiving and backup purposes	It is our legitimate interest to ensure data security and continuity of services.

Data Subject RightsAccording to the provision of the GDPR/NDPR/NDPA, data subjects have certain rights at any point while Heirs Technologies Limited are in possession of or processing your personal data. You, the data subject, have the right to:

Request a copy of the information that we hold about you
Correct the data that we hold about you that is inaccurate or incomplete
Right to rectify inaccurate data
Ask for the data we hold about you to be erased from our systems/record
Restrict processing of your personal data where certain conditions apply
Have the data we hold about you transferred to another organisation
Object to certain types of processing like direct marketing
Object to automated processing like profiling, as well as the right to be subject to the legal effects of automated processing or profiling
Right to Lodge Complaint to the Supervisory Authority (Nigeria Data Protection Commission) at info@ndpc.gov.ng

ComplaintsIf for any reason you wish to make a complaint about how Heirs Technologies Limited or any of our third party partners handle your personal data, or how your complaint has been addressed, you have the right to lodge a complaint directly with the supervisory authority and the Data Protection Officer of Heirs Technologies Limited.Below are the details for each of these contacts:

	Supervisory Authority	Data Protection Officer (DPO)
Contact Name:	Nigeria Data Protection Commission	Oyindamola Ajibaye
Address:	Abuja, Nigeria	Lagos, Nigeria
Email:	info@ndpc.gov.ng	oyindamola.Ajibaye@heirstechnologies.com
Telephone:	+234 (0) 9160615551	+234-9055171377

Contacting UsFor any queries or requests regarding our Data Protection Privacy Policies, please contact us at support@heirstechnologies.com or submit a SAR Form.