1. Information We Collect.
✅ NDPR-Aligned: Matches Nigeria Data Protection Regulation’s “storage limitation” principle
✅ Transparent: Clearly states retention periods by data type
✅ User Control: Provides easy opt-out/deletion channels
Personal Data (Provided by You)
- Full name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Delivery address
- Payment details (processed securely via [Payment Gateway, e.g., Paystack, Flutterwave])
- Account passwords
Automated Data (Collected via Cookies & Tracking)
- IP address
- Browser type
- Pages visited
- Device information
- Purchase history
2. How We Use Your Data
We use your information to:
- Process orders and deliver products
- Provide customer support
- Send transactional emails (order confirmations, shipping updates)
- Improve our Site and services (analytics)
- Send marketing offers (only with your consent)
- Prevent fraud and comply with Nigerian laws
3. Data Sharing & Disclosure
We may share your data with:
- Payment Processors: To complete transactions (e.g., Paystack)
- Logistics Partners: For order delivery (e.g., GIG Logistics, DHL)
- Legal Authorities: If required by Nigerian law (e.g., NCCPA, law enforcement)
We do NOT sell your data to third parties.
4. Data Security
We implement:
- SSL encryption for all data transmissions
- PCI-DSS compliance for payments
- Limited staff access to personal data
- Regular security audits
Note: No internet transmission is 100% secure. Use strong passwords and notify us of any breaches.
5. Your Rights
Under Nigerian Data Protection Regulation (NDPR), you can:
- Access your personal data
- Correct inaccurate information
- Delete your data (unless required for legal compliance)
- Opt-out of marketing emails (via unsubscribe link)
To exercise these rights, contact:
Email: [privacy@needfulthings.ng]
Phone: [Your Customer Support Number]
6. Cookies & Tracking
We use cookies to:
- Remember cart items
- Analyze Site traffic (Google Analytics)
- Personalize ads (if applicable)
You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some Site features may not work.
7. Third-Party Links
Our Site may link to external websites (e.g., social media, payment gateways). We are not responsible for their privacy practices.
8. Children’s Privacy
We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13. Parents/guardians may contact us to remove such data.
9. Policy Updates
We may update this policy. Changes will be posted here with a revised “Last Updated” date.
10. Contact Us
For privacy concerns or requests:
Company Name: Needful Things Sales and Marketing Limited
Email: privacy@needfulthings.ng
Address: [Your Physical Office Address in Nigeria]
WhatsApp Support: Chat with Us on WhatsApp
Cookies
If you leave a comment on our site you may opt-in to saving your name, email address and website in cookies. These are for your convenience so that you do not have to fill in your details again when you leave another comment. These cookies will last for one year.
If you visit our login page, we will set a temporary cookie to determine if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.
When you log in, we will also set up several cookies to save your login information and your screen display choices. Login cookies last for two days, and screen options cookies last for a year. If you select “Remember Me”, your login will persist for two weeks. If you log out of your account, the login cookies will be removed.
If you edit or publish an article, an additional cookie will be saved in your browser. This cookie includes no personal data and simply indicates the post ID of the article you just edited. It expires after 1 day.
Embedded content from other websites
Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g. videos, images, articles, etc.). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the exact same way as if the visitor has visited the other website.
These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content, including tracking your interaction with the embedded content if you have an account and are logged in to that website.
Who we share your data with
We only share your personal data when absolutely necessary, with the following parties:
- Payment Processors: Secure gateways like Paystack/Flutterwave (to complete transactions)
- Logistics Partners: Delivery services (GIG Logistics, DHL, etc.) for order fulfillment
- Legal Authorities: If required by Nigerian law (e.g., fraud investigations under NCCPA)
- Service Providers: IT support, cloud storage, and auditing firms (under strict confidentiality agreements)
We never sell your data to third parties.
How long we retain your data
Suggested text: If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely. This is so we can recognize and approve any follow-up comments automatically instead of holding them in a moderation queue.
For users that register on our website (if any), we also store the personal information they provide in their user profile. All users can see, edit, or delete their personal information at any time (except they cannot change their username). Website administrators can also see and edit that information.
What rights you have over your data
Suggested text: If you have an account on this site, or have left comments, you can request to receive an exported file of the personal data we hold about you, including any data you have provided to us. You can also request that we erase any personal data we hold about you. This does not include any data we are obliged to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
Where we send your data
Suggested text: Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.
