Privacy Policy

Chafian ("Chafian", "we", "us", or "our") is a technology consulting company registered in Nigeria. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect information you share with us through our website at chafian.com (the "Site").

We are committed to handling your personal information responsibly and in compliance with the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR) 2019 and the Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023. By using our Site, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We only collect information that you voluntarily provide to us. This currently consists of:

• Contact form submissions: your name, email address, company name, selected service category, and the message you write to us.

We do not collect sensitive personal data (such as health information, financial data, or identification numbers) through this website.

We may also automatically collect limited technical information when you visit the Site, including your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time of visit. This information is used solely for security monitoring and to improve the Site.

2. How We Use Your Information

Information collected through the contact form is used to:

• Respond to your enquiry and communicate with you about your project or request.
• Assess whether we can be of service to you.
• Follow up on previous correspondence where relevant.

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We do not use your information for automated profiling or marketing purposes without your explicit consent.

3. Legal Basis for Processing

Under the NDPR and the Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023, we process your personal data on the basis of:

• Consent: by submitting the contact form, you consent to us processing your data to respond to your enquiry.
• Legitimate interests: to operate and improve our website and services.

4. Data Storage and Security

Your information is stored securely. We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

We retain contact form submissions for as long as necessary to fulfil the purpose for which they were provided, and no longer than 24 months unless a longer period is required by law or by the nature of an ongoing relationship.

5. Sharing of Information

We do not share your personal information with third parties except:

• With service providers who assist us in operating this website or delivering our services (e.g. hosting, email), who are bound by confidentiality obligations.
• Where required to do so by law or by a lawful order of a Nigerian regulatory authority.

6. Cookies

This website currently uses only essential functional cookies required for the Site to operate. We do not use advertising or tracking cookies. If this changes, we will update this policy and, where required, seek your consent.

7. Your Rights

Under Nigerian data protection law, you have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you.
• Request correction of inaccurate data.
• Request deletion of your data (subject to any legal obligations to retain it).
• Withdraw consent at any time (without affecting the lawfulness of processing before withdrawal).
• Lodge a complaint with the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC).

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at chafianltd@gmail.com.

8. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their policies independently.

9. Children's Privacy

Our Site is not directed at children under the age of 18, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If you believe a minor has submitted information to us, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us:

• Email: chafianltd@gmail.com
• Location: Kano, Nigeria