How We Protect Your Data
Privacy Policy,
Impressum
Environmental Checkers Limited (ECL) is an indigenous company duly registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission, Federal Republic of Nigeria, under the Companies and Allied Matters Act, 2020. We have a 3R objective to Reduce waste-stream, Recycle, and Reduce unemployment. With local and international professional staff, our functional areas include climate change adaptation/mitigation measures, waste management, sanitation, and public sensitization through the raising of SMART awareness in a Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, and Time efficient manner. This Privacy Policy sets forth the general rules and policies governing your use of our Website. Depending on your activities when visiting our Website, you may be required to agree to additional terms and conditions.
Privacy Policy
Environmental Checkers Ltd. (ECL) treats its users privacy with top responsibility and will in no circumstance abuse this trust by disclosing, exporting, or managing our users (personal) data in a manner that is contrary to this Privacy Policy.
Our Privacy policy is designed to help our users understand the way and manner in which we use and manage their data and also assist them in understanding how to manage, update and delete same.
The Data We Collect
ECL collects data through its interaction with you or through your interaction with our services. Some of this data is obtained by your use or experience with our services – however, our collection is dependent on your preferred privacy settings and the services you opt to use. In certain circumstances, we obtain your data from third parties who subscribe to our services. It is advisable that you read the Privacy Policy of the service you are subscribed to for detailed information. Your use of our services are exclusively your prerogative and you reserve the right to either accept or decline in providing personal information. In the event that you decline to provide such necessary personal information, you may not be able to access or use such service(s) or in certain circumstances, an applicable feature of that service. Sometimes, we are legally required to obtain information relevant to your person (e.g. age, name, date of birth) if you decline to provide us with same, you will be unable to access or use our services and in cases where your personal information is necessary for the consummation of a contract with ECL, refusal to provide such information may result in a suspension or cancellation of our services to you.
How We Use Your Personal Data
Generally, if we process data, we will ensure that there is a statutory basis for such processing, or we will obtain consent if necessary. Processing of personal data shall comply exclusively with the extant Nigerian Data Protection Regulation. Data Protection Regulations of other Countries may not apply to our services.
ECL uses your personal data to provide rich and interactive experiences in consonance with our sustainable objectives. Particularly for:
- Product personalization and enhanced service delivery to users;
- Development of our services to meet the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals;
- Provision of value-added services such as updates, security, support, and troubleshooting;
Your personal data also assists in our business operation such as legal obligations, workforce development, research development, and performance analysis. In achieving these purposes, your personal data is resourced from different contexts or those obtained from third parties in order to achieve a seamless, consistent and personalized experience that enables us to make informed and legitimate business purposes.
Why We Share Personal Data
ECL will share your personal data with respect to the completion of any transaction, and the provision of any services which you may have requested or authorized. ECL will share personal data with controlled affiliates and/or subsidiaries only when necessary and for the performance of a specific obligation or lawful purpose. When necessary, ECL may also share personal information with Agents working on its behalf; with law enforcement Institutions or a third party when required by law or in response to a valid court order or as part of a legal process; or when necessary for the protection of lives and properties; maintenance of product security; protection of ECL or its users.
How to Access and Control Your Data
ECL respects your ‘free will’ in how we use your data. You have a choice to control the use of your data that is within ECLs custody, thereby exercising your right of access. Your choice of accessing your personal information is dependent upon the products or services for which you are subscribed. Your right of access enables you to determine and control the adverts you receive based on your interest and preferences; receiving promotional emails, short messaging services, telephone calls, and a choice to delete your account. Our service may contain links to external sites that are not operated by us. If you click on a third party link, you will be directed to that third party’s site. We strongly advise you to review the Terms and Conditions 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, products or services.
Cookies
A cookie is a string of information that a website stores on a visitor’s computer, and that the visitor’s browser provides to the website each time the visitor returns. They are useful for tracking your preferences and settings; enabling for the provision of interest-based advertising whilst enabling us to better analyze our services
Privacy Policy Changes
ECL may change its Privacy Policy as necessary and at its sole discretion. You are encouraged to frequently check this page for any changes. Your continued use of this site after any change(s) in this Privacy Policy will constitute your unconditional acceptance.
Applicable Law
Generally, if we process data, we will ensure that there is a statutory basis for such processing, or we will obtain consent if necessary. Processing of personal data shall comply with the extant Nigerian Data Protection Regulation. Data Protection Regulations of other Countries do not apply mandatorily to our services. If you have additional questions about our collection, procession, storage or erasure of data, please contact us at contact@environmentalcheckers.com