Privacy Policy
Last updated: June 25, 2026
1. Interpretation and Definitions
Interpretation
Words with capitalised initial letters carry meanings defined under the conditions below. These definitions retain the same meaning whether they appear in singular or plural form throughout this Privacy Policy.
The purpose of this section is to ensure that all terms used in this document are understood consistently by You and by Us. If You have any uncertainty about the meaning of a term, please refer back to the definitions before drawing conclusions about Our practices.
Definitions
For the purposes of this Privacy Policy:
- Company refers to investadvocate.com.ng, which operates the Website and is responsible for the processing of Your personal information as described in this document.
- Cookies are small data files placed on Your Device by a website, containing details of Your browsing activity and used to improve Your experience on return visits.
- Device means any electronic device capable of accessing the Service, including but not limited to a desktop computer, mobile phone, or tablet.
- Personal Data means any information that relates to an identified or identifiable individual. In the context of this Website, this includes information You provide when contacting Us or using Our Service.
- Service refers to the Website and all content, features, and functionality made available through it.
- Service Provider refers to any natural or legal person who processes data on behalf of the Company, including third-party analytics or hosting providers.
- Usage Data refers to data collected automatically when You use the Service, such as the pages You visit, the time spent on those pages, and technical details about Your Device and browser.
- Website refers to investadvocate.com.ng, accessible at https://investadvocate.com.ng.
- You refers to the individual accessing or using the Service, or the legal entity on behalf of which that individual is accessing or using the Service.
2. Collecting and Using Your Personal Data
Types of Data Collected
Personal Data
While using Our Service, We may ask You to provide certain personally identifiable information that can be used to contact or identify You. This information may include, but is not limited to, Your email address and any communications You send to Us voluntarily.
We collect only the minimum information necessary to respond to Your enquiries or to improve the Service. We do not request sensitive categories of personal information and We do not sell Your personal information to third parties.
Usage Data
Usage Data is collected automatically when You visit the Website. This may include information such as Your Device's Internet Protocol address, browser type and version, the pages of Our Website that You visit, the time and date of Your visit, the amount of time spent on those pages, and other diagnostic data.
When You access the Service using a mobile device, additional data may be collected automatically, including the type of mobile device, its unique identifier, the mobile operating system, the mobile browser You use, and how You interact with the Service.
Tracking Technologies and Cookies
We use Cookies and similar tracking technologies to monitor activity on Our Service and to retain certain information about Your session. These technologies help Us deliver a consistent experience and understand how visitors use the Website.
The types of Cookies We may use are described below:
- Necessary Cookies. Type: Session Cookies. Administered by: Us. Purpose: These Cookies are required for the basic operation of the Website. Without them, certain parts of the Service may not function correctly.
- Functionality Cookies. Type: Persistent Cookies. Administered by: Us. Purpose: These Cookies remember choices You make when You use the Website, such as language preferences, and allow Us to provide a more personalised experience on return visits.
- Analytics Cookies. Type: Persistent Cookies. Administered by: Third-party providers. Purpose: These Cookies help Us understand how visitors interact with the Website by collecting information in an aggregated form. No individually identifying information is associated with these Cookies.
You can instruct Your browser to refuse all Cookies or to notify You when a Cookie is being sent. If You do not accept Cookies, some parts of the Service may not function as intended.
3. Use of Your Personal Data
The Company may use Personal Data for the following purposes:
- To provide and maintain Our Service, including monitoring the usage and performance of the Website.
- To respond to Your enquiries and communications submitted through the Website.
- To send administrative information, such as updates to this Privacy Policy or changes to Our terms, when required.
- To analyse usage patterns and improve the quality, relevance, and structure of the Service.
- To detect, investigate, and prevent fraudulent activity or technical issues that could harm the Website or its visitors.
- To comply with legal obligations that apply to the Company in the jurisdictions where We operate.
We do not use Your Personal Data to build profiles for advertising purposes, and We do not share Your data with third parties for their own marketing activities. Any sharing of data with Service Providers is governed by data processing agreements that restrict the use of Your information to the purposes described in this Policy.
4. Retention of Your Personal Data
The Company will retain Your Personal Data only for as long as is necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. Retention periods are determined by the nature of the data, the purpose for which it was collected, and any applicable legal requirements.
Usage Data is generally retained for a shorter period and is used primarily for internal analysis to improve the Service. Where legal obligations require Us to retain certain records for a defined minimum period, We will hold that data accordingly and delete or anonymise it once the obligation is satisfied.
When Your Personal Data is no longer required, We will take reasonable steps to securely delete or anonymise it so that it can no longer be associated with You.
5. Children's Privacy
Our Service is not directed to individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from anyone under 16. The content on this Website is intended for adults only, and visitors under the legal age of majority in their jurisdiction should not use the Service.
If You are a parent or guardian and You become aware that Your child has provided Us with Personal Data, please contact Us immediately using the details in the Contact Us section. If We become aware that We have collected Personal Data from a person under 16 without verification of parental consent, We will take steps to remove that information from Our records without delay.
6. Transfer of Your Personal Data
Your information, including Personal Data, may be transferred to and maintained on servers or systems located outside of Your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction, where data protection laws may differ from those of Your jurisdiction. By using the Service and submitting information to Us, You consent to this transfer.
The Company will take all steps reasonably necessary to ensure that Your data is treated securely and in accordance with this Privacy Policy. No transfer of Your Personal Data will take place to an organisation or a country unless there are adequate controls in place, including the security of Your data and other personal information.
7. Delete Your Personal Data
You have the right to request the deletion of Personal Data that We hold about You, subject to applicable legal requirements. Where We are legally permitted to do so, We will action such requests within a reasonable time frame and confirm the deletion to You in writing.
To exercise Your right to deletion, please contact Us using the details in the Contact Us section. Please note that some information may be retained where We have a legitimate legal basis for doing so, such as the fulfilment of a legal obligation or the defence of a legal claim. In such cases, We will inform You of the specific reason for retention.
8. Disclosure of Your Personal Data
Business Transactions
If the Company is involved in a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, Your Personal Data may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify You before Your Personal Data is transferred and becomes subject to a different Privacy Policy.
Law Enforcement
Under certain circumstances, the Company may be required to disclose Your Personal Data if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities, such as a court or a government agency. We will comply with such requirements to the extent permitted and required by applicable law.
Other Legal Requirements
The Company may disclose Your Personal Data in the good faith belief that such action is necessary to protect the rights or property of the Company, to prevent or investigate possible wrongdoing in connection with the Service, or to protect the personal safety of users of the Service or the public.
9. Security of Your Personal Data
The security of Your Personal Data is important to Us. We implement commercially reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect Your information from unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include the use of encrypted communications where appropriate and access restrictions on systems that store personal information.
However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is entirely secure. While We strive to use acceptable means to protect Your Personal Data, We cannot guarantee its absolute security. You should take precautions on Your own side, including using strong passwords and avoiding sharing account credentials.
10. Links to Other Websites
Our Service may contain links to third-party websites that are not operated by Us. When You click on a third-party link, You will be directed to that third party's site. We strongly advise You to review the Privacy Policy of every site You visit.
We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services. The inclusion of a link to a third-party site does not constitute an endorsement of that site or its content by the Company.
11. For European Union (EU) Users
If You are located in the European Union, You have specific rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) regarding Your Personal Data. These include the right to access, rectify, or erase Your data, the right to restrict or object to processing, and the right to data portability.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact Us using the details in the Contact Us section. We will respond to Your request within the timeframes required under applicable law. Where We rely on Your consent as the legal basis for processing, You have the right to withdraw that consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing that took place before the withdrawal.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update Our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify You of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the Last updated date at the top of the document. Where We consider a change to be significant, We will make reasonable efforts to provide more prominent notice, which may include an announcement on the Website.
You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page. Your continued use of the Service after a revised Privacy Policy has been posted will constitute Your acceptance of the updated terms.
13. Contact Us
If You have any questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise Your data rights, or have a concern about how We handle Your personal information, You can contact Us by email:
- By email: info[at]investadvocate.com.ng
We aim to respond to all privacy-related enquiries within a reasonable time frame. Please include sufficient detail in Your message to allow Us to identify and address Your concern accurately.