BY ACCESSING AND USING THIS WEBSITE AND/OR OUR SERVICES, THE USER IS PROVIDING THEIR EXPRESS AND VOLUNTARY CONSENT TO THE PROCESSING OF THEIR PERSONAL INFORMATION BY THE PENIEL PLACE ON THE BASIS SET OUT IN THIS PRIVACY NOTICE. IF THE USER DOES NOT CONSENT, THE USER MUST IMMEDIATELY STOP ACCESSING AND/OR USING THIS WEBSITE AND OUR SERVICES.

Introduction

The Peniel Place, based in Nigeria, collects, uses, and, in some circumstances, shares the personal information of Users on thepenielplace.me website and during the provision of services. The Peniel Place respects the rights of Users whose personal information is collected and used by it, including their right to protection against the unlawful collection, retention, sharing, and use of such personal information.

The purpose of this Privacy Policy is to provide Users with information about the processing activities of The Peniel Place and the manner in which their rights are protected.

This Privacy Policy serves as a blanket notification to Users about The Peniel Place’s processing activities, remaining valid as long as one has an active account or is using its services. Amendments to this Privacy Policy will be published on the website and become effective from the date of publication.

This privacy policy, and its interpretation and enforcement, will be governed by the laws of Nigeria. The provisions of this Privacy Policy are incorporated into any agreement between The Peniel Place and Users.

Definitions and Interpretation

In this Privacy Policy:

• “consent” means any voluntary, specific, and informed expression of will in terms of which permission is given by or on behalf of a User for the processing of their personal information;
• “direct marketing” means approaching a data subject for the purpose of promoting or offering goods or services;
• “information officer” means the head of The Peniel Place;
• “operator” means an outside third party processing personal information for or on behalf of The Peniel Place;
• “personal information” includes information linked to a User, such as gender, nationality, age, email address, physical address, financial information, personal opinions, and health information;
• “NITDA” means the National Information Technology Development Agency Act of Nigeria;
• “process or processing” means any operation or activity related to personal information, including collection, storage, retrieval, dissemination, and destruction.

Responsible Party

The Peniel Place will collect and process a User’s personal information and is designated as the “responsible party” for the purposes of this Policy.

The Peniel Place’s contact details are as follows:

• Email address: info@thepenielplace.me
• Website address: https://www.thepenielplace.me/

The Peniel Place may instruct third-party operators from time to time to undertake certain processing activities relating to the User’s personal information.

What Personal Information is Collected

The Peniel Place may collect various personal information from the User, including initials, first name, surname, date of birth, email address, age, language preference, gender, cellphone number, physical address, employment details, company registration, VAT number, bank account, financial information, and identity or passport number.

The supply of personal information by the User is voluntary, but refusal may have consequences, such as preventing The Peniel Place from concluding contracts or complying with legal obligations.

There is no law requiring The Peniel Place to collect a User’s personal information.

Purpose for Collection and Processing of Personal Information

The Peniel Place shall only collect a User’s personal information for specific, explicitly defined, and lawful purposes related to its business functions. These purposes may include entering into a contract, performing contractual obligations, complying with legal obligations, protecting legitimate interests, processing for direct marketing (with User’s consent), customizing content, and notifying Users about changes to the website or services.

If The Peniel Place intends to process personal information for any other purpose not listed, it will obtain the User’s written consent.

The Peniel Place will not sell a User’s personal information to any third party without the User’s express consent.

Collection Directly From User

As far as possible, The Peniel Place will collect personal information directly from the User. Exceptions include situations where information is public, the User consents to collection from another source, or direct collection is impracticable.

Users may provide personal information when subscribing to a service, requesting further services or information, contacting The Peniel Place for various reasons, or completing forms on the website.

Cookies

The Peniel Place may use Cookies on the website for various purposes, including distinguishing one User from another, remembering the User’s last session, estimating audience size, storing preferences, and speeding up searches. Users have the right to accept or decline Cookies on their web browser.

General Conditions for Processing Personal Information

The Peniel Place will comply with all laws, contracts, or regulations when processing a User’s personal information. It will not act unreasonably and will respect the User’s right to privacy.

Processing activities will be relevant to the identified purpose/s, and the information collected will be adequate but not excessive for achieving those purposes. The Peniel Place will choose less privacy-invasive methods when available.

The User’s personal information may be stored indefinitely unless the User objects. If processing is no longer needed, The Peniel Place will stop using that information.

Disclosure and Sharing of Personal Information

The Peniel Place may share personal information with third-party operators for specific processing activities. Users will be notified of such sharing, including categories of third-party operators.

Information may be shared with regulators, government departments, professional advisers, and product providers. Aggregated information about Users may be shared for analytical purposes and targeted advertising, ensuring de-identification of personal information.

Other than specified cases, The Peniel Place will not share a User’s personal information with third parties without the User’s express consent.

User’s Rights in Relation to the Processing of Their Personal Information

Users have rights to access and correct their personal information, object to processing, and lodge complaints with the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) in Nigeria. Requests can be made following The Peniel Place’s PAIA manual.

Further Processing

The Peniel Place will not process a User’s personal information for any purpose not previously specified unless the User consents, it is necessary for contractual rights, or required by law.

Accuracy, Correctness, and Completeness of Personal Information

The Peniel Place will take reasonably practicable steps to ensure that personal information is complete, accurate, not misleading, and updated when necessary. Users can request updates or corrections to their information.

If a User contests the accuracy of personal information, The Peniel Place will stop using that information until accuracy is verified.

Security Safeguards

The Peniel Place is committed to protecting personal information against loss, damage, unauthorized destruction, and preventing unauthorized access. Security measures are continuously identified, documented, and implemented.

Contracts with third-party operators will include obligations related to processing personal information securely. Personal information on The Peniel Place’s systems is properly backed up.

Notification of Breach of Security

In case of a security breach, The Peniel Place will identify affected Users and promptly contact them, providing sufficient information to take necessary protective measures.

Decisions Based on Personal Information Processed

If decisions are made based on personal information, The Peniel Place will keep a record and allow