How we collect, use, and protect your personal information.
Last updated: June 9, 2025 — Version 1.0
HIDDIKEL ("We" or "Our" or "Us") is committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy (the "Policy") sets out the type of information we collect, what we use it for, and the rights you have in relation to that information. By visiting or using our website https://www.hiddikel.com (the "Website") or any of our platforms and services, you accept the terms of this Policy.
HIDDIKEL is the "data controller" for the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation, 2019 (the "Regulation").
We may collect such Personal Information as is necessary to register or subscribe you to the Website and for us to provide our services and content. We may collect and maintain personally identifiable information about you, which includes but is not limited to your name, email address, phone number, job title, and company name ("Personal Information").
We obtain your Personal Information from the following sources:
In any instance where non-mandatory information is sought, you will be notified of this at the point of collection.
If you upload images or files to the Website or our platforms, you should avoid uploading content with embedded location data (EXIF GPS) included. Visitors to the Website can download and extract any location data from images on the Website.
Taking account of your rights over your Personal Information, we use your Personal Information to support your relationship with us, provide a personalised and efficient service experience, process and manage your service requests and account activities, communicate with you regarding your account, services, and operational updates, and for marketing purposes, including sending you relevant newsletters, product updates, and service information based on your preferences.
You reserve the right to ask us at any time not to contact you by way of direct marketing. You can do this by contacting us at privacy@hiddikel.com or by using the unsubscribe option included in all marketing communications.
Our intention is not to seek any sensitive information through our Website. Sensitive information includes data relating to race or ethnic origin, political opinions, religious or similar beliefs, and physical or mental health. However, certain sensitive information may be collected when you submit your Curriculum Vitae through our careers portal. If you choose to provide sensitive information for any reason, we accept your explicit consent to use that information for the purposes for which it was provided.
Cookies may be used once you visit or register as a user on the Website. "Cookies" are small text files placed on your device that assist us in providing a more customised and efficient website experience. If you are concerned about cookies, most browsers permit individuals to decline them. In most cases, a visitor may refuse a cookie and still fully navigate our Website.
In order to properly manage our Website, we may log general statistical information on our operational systems and identify categories of visitors by items such as domain name, IP address, and browser type. This information is processed anonymously by us to enable us to analyse website activity, improve user experience, and ensure our Website remains an effective and relevant resource for all visitors. Log file information does not contain personally identifiable information.
We do not share or sell your Personal Information with third parties, mailing list companies, or direct marketing organisations, other than entities that perform business functions integral to our operations and only when explicitly requested by you or with your prior consent.
You acknowledge that when you post information or any other material on the Website, any personal information you provide may also be accessed by other users of the Website, unless you advise us otherwise at the point of submission.
We reserve the right to release Personal Information when we believe that such release is appropriate to comply with the law, respond to a complaint arising from your use of the Website, or to protect our rights, property, or safety, or those of our partners, clients, or other third parties. We may also release personal data in the event of a joint venture, business acquisition, or partial sale of our business.
We take the security of your Personal Information seriously. HIDDIKEL will take all reasonable technical and organisational precautions to ensure that all Personal Information you have submitted, including via the Website and our service platforms, remains confidential, secure, and protected from unauthorised access, disclosure, or misuse.
As required by the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation, 2019, we maintain strict security procedures governing the storage, processing, and disclosure of all Personal Information held by HIDDIKEL.
You have the right to access, update, or request the removal of any Personal Information you have submitted to us through our Website or service platforms. It is your responsibility to ensure that we hold accurate and up-to-date contact and account information, so that we can continue to provide you with the best possible service.
If at any time you wish your Personal Information to be completely removed from all our systems, or if you wish to update any Personal Information we hold about you, please send an email to privacy@hiddikel.com or write to us at the address provided at the end of this Policy.
We retain your Personal Information only for as long as is necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this Policy, or as required by applicable law and regulation. When your Personal Information is no longer required, we will securely delete or anonymise it in accordance with our data retention procedures.
Our Website may contain links to third-party websites, platforms, or services. HIDDIKEL is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of any third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party platforms you visit through links on our Website.
Please address all requests, queries, or complaints about this Policy or our handling of your Personal Information to:
This Policy, which governs your use of the Website and our services, may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in applicable law, technology, or our operations. We will notify you of any material changes to this Policy with a minimum of 30 days' advance notice where possible. By continuing to use the Website or our services following any update, you are deemed to have accepted the revised terms of the Policy.
If you are in any way unhappy with how we have handled your Personal Information, or if you require clarification or assistance regarding any aspect of this Policy, please do not hesitate to contact us at privacy@hiddikel.com. We are committed to resolving all privacy-related concerns promptly and transparently.
This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. HIDDIKEL is committed to full compliance with the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation, 2019 and all applicable data protection legislation.
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