At Upright, accessible from upright.com.ng, one of our main priorities is the privacy of our visitors. This Privacy Policy governs the manner in which we collect, use, maintain, and disclose information collected from users (each, a “User”) of the website.
This policy has been crafted to comply with the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDP Act) 2023 and the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR).
1. Consent
By using our website, you hereby consent to our Privacy Policy and agree to its Terms and Conditions. You agree that we may process your data in accordance with the NDPR and other applicable laws in Nigeria.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect personal identification information from Users in a variety of ways, including, but not limited to, when Users visit our site, subscribe to the newsletter, and in connection with other activities, services, features, or resources we make available on our Site.
- Personal Data: Name, email address (only if voluntarily submitted by you).
- Non-Personal Data: Browser name, type of computer, and technical information about Users’ means of connection to our Site (IP address, ISP, etc.).
3. How We Use Collected Information
Upright may collect and use Users’ personal information for the following purposes:
- To run and operate our Site: We may need your information display content on the Site correctly.
- To improve customer service: Information you provide helps us respond to your customer service requests and support needs more efficiently.
- To personalize user experience: We may use information in the aggregate to understand how our Users as a group use the services and resources provided on our Site.
- To serve Ads: We use third-party vendors (like Google) to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website.
4. Google AdSense & Cookies
- Google DoubleClick DART Cookie: Google is a third-party vendor on our site. It uses cookies, known as DART cookies, to serve ads to our site visitors based upon their visit to upright and other sites on the internet.
- Opt-Out: Visitors may choose to decline the use of DART cookies by visiting the Google ad and content network Privacy Policy at the following URL – https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads
5. Your Rights as a Data Subject (NDPR Compliance)
Under the Nigeria Data Protection Act, you have specific rights regarding your personal data:
- Right to Access: You have the right to request copies of your personal data.
- Right to Rectification: You have the right to request that we correct any information you believe is inaccurate or complete information you believe is incomplete.
- Right to Erasure (Right to be Forgotten): You have the right to request that we erase your personal data, under certain conditions.
- Right to Restrict Processing: You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal data.
- Right to Withdraw Consent: You have the right to withdraw your consent to data processing at any time.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [Your Email Address]. We will respond to your request within 30 days.
6. International Data Transfer
Because we use Google AdSense, some of your non-personal data (like cookies and IP addresses) may be transferred to and processed on servers located outside of Nigeria (e.g., in the United States). By using this site, you consent to this transfer strictly for the purpose of displaying advertisements and site analytics.
7. Data Security
We adopt appropriate data collection, storage, and processing practices and security measures to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction of your personal information and data stored on our Site.
8. Governing Law
This Privacy Policy shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Any disputes relating to this policy shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in Lagos State, Nigeria.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, the practices of this site, or your dealings with this site, please contact us at: 321 road G-Close Shopping Complex, Arch. Ifediba building, Festac Town, Lagos.