HIG collects data from you, through our interactions with you and through our resources for a variety of purposes described below: To process data, we rely on your consent, a balancing of legitimate interests, necessity to enter and perform contracts, and compliance with legal obligations, for a variety of purposes described below. We also obtain data from third parties. You have choices when it comes to the technology you use and the data you share. When you are asked to provide personal data, you can decline. Many of our resources require some personal data to operate and provide you with a service. If you choose not to provide data required to operate and provide you with a resource, you cannot use that feature. Likewise, where we need to collect
personal data by law or to enter or carry out a contract with you, and you do not provide the data, we will not be able to enter into the contract; or if this relates to an existing feature you’re using, we may have to suspend or cancel it.
Personal Information: When you sign up on our website, we may collect your name, email address, and other personally identifiable information necessary to partner with us.
Device and Usage Information: We may collect information about the device you use to access our website, such as your device’s unique identifier, IP address, and browser type. We also track your usage of our platform to enhance our services.
Location Information: With your consent, we may collect your location data to provide location-based services and comply with regulatory requirements.
Feedback and ratings: Information you provide to us and the content of messages you send to us, such as feedback, survey data, and reviews you write.

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including but not limited to:
Application Processing: To process and manage your application for partnership and provide you support.
Security: To detect and prevent fraudulent activities, unauthorized access, and other security issues.
Communication: To send you important updates, notifications, and promotional materials about our services.
Legal and Regulatory Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and requirements in Nigeria.

HIG may share your information with trusted third parties under the following circumstances:
Service Providers: We may engage third-party service providers to assist us in providing our services, such as processing payments or conducting security audits.
Legal Compliance: We may disclose your information if required by law or to protect our legal rights, defend against legal claims, or prevent harm to our users or the public.

We keep information for as long as we need it to provide our services, comply with legal obligations or to protect our or other’s interests. We decide how long we need information on a case-by-case basis. Here’s what we consider when we decide: If we need it to operate or provide our services. The feature that we use it for and how that feature works. How long we need to retain the information for to comply with certain legal obligations. If we need it for other legitimate purposes, such as to prevent harm; investigate possible violations of our terms or policies; promote safety, security, and integrity; or protect ourselves, including our rights, resources. In some instances, and for specific reasons, we’ll keep information for an extended period.

We will retain, access, transfer, disclose, and preserve personal data, including your content, when we have a good faith belief that doing so is necessary to do any of the following: Comply with applicable law or respond to valid legal process, including from law enforcement or other government agencies. Protect the rights and resources of HIG, Including enforcing the terms governing the use of the services—however, if we receive information indicating that someone is using our services to traffic in stolen intellectual or physical property of HIG, we will not inspect a customer’s private content ourselves, but we may refer the matter to law enforcement.

We access, preserve, use, and share your information in response to legal requests, such as search warrants, court orders, production orders or subpoenas. These requests come from third parties such as civil litigants, law enforcement and other government authorities. In accordance with applicable law to promote the safety, security and integrity of HIG services, users, employees, property, and the public. We may access or preserve your information for an extended amount of time.

You have certain privacy rights, including:
Access and Correction: You can access and update your personal information in your HIG account settings.
Data Portability: You can request a copy of your data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
Marketing Communications: You can opt out of receiving promotional emails from HIG at any time.
Location Data: You can manage location data preferences through your device settings.
Deletion and objection: You can object to automated decision making and request for the deletion of your data.
Your request will be reviewed by us and carried out except as restricted by law or our statutory obligations.

We employ industry-standard security measures to protect your data, including encryption, access controls, and regular security assessments.

HIG shall not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under the age of 18. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes through our platform or other communication channels.

This Privacy Policy is made pursuant to the Nigeria Data Protection Act (2023) and other relevant Nigerian laws, regulations or international conventions
applicable to Nigeria. Where any provision of this Policy is deemed inconsistent with a law, regulation or convention, such provision shall be subject to the overriding law, regulation or convention.

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your privacy rights, please contact us at The Eshrow, Block 5, Plot 2, Landbridge Avenue, Lagos Nigeria.

Thank you for choosing HIG.