Effective Date: January 2025


Website: www.ganddconsortium.com

Head Office: Plot 510, Anthony Ozodinobi Street, Wuye, Abuja, Nigeria.

 

At G & D Consortium, your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you interact with our website, products, or services.

We are committed to handling your data responsibly and transparently, in compliance with the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR) and the Nigeria Data Protection Act (2023).

1. Information We Collect

We may collect personal and non-personal information from you when you interact with our website or services. The types of data collected include:

a. Personal Information


·       Full Name

·       Email Address

·       Phone Number

·       Company or Organization Name

·       Job Title or Role

·       Physical Address (when necessary)

·       CVs or Application Information (for job applicants)

b. Technical Information

·       IP address

·       Browser type and version

·       Device type and operating system

·       Referring website or URL

·       Date and time of access

·       Pages visited and actions taken

c. Cookies and Tracking Data

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience, analyze site performance, and personalize content. You may disable cookies in your browser settings, but some website functions may not operate properly as a result.

2. How We Use Your Information

We collect and process your data only for legitimate business purposes, including:

1.     Communication: To respond to inquiries, project requests, and service-related questions.

2.     Service Delivery: To provide, manage, and improve our construction, engineering, and energy solutions.

3.     Recruitment: To process job applications, evaluate candidates, and contact applicants about employment opportunities.

4.     Marketing and Updates: To send information about our services, projects, and events (only when consent is given).

5.     Website Improvement: To understand visitor behavior and improve site usability and performance.

6.     Legal Compliance: To comply with regulatory, tax, or legal obligations and to prevent fraud or misuse.

We process personal information based on one or more lawful grounds: user consent, contractual necessity, legal obligation, or legitimate business interest.

3. Data Protection Principles

We adhere to the following key principles of data protection:

·       Lawfulness and Transparency: Your data is collected with clear purpose and lawful basis.

·       Purpose Limitation: Information is used only for the stated purpose.

·       Data Minimization: We collect only what is necessary.

·       Accuracy: We maintain accurate and up-to-date records.

·       Storage Limitation: We retain your data only for as long as necessary.

·       Integrity and Confidentiality: We protect your data with strong technical and organizational safeguards.

4. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law.

For example:

·       Contact inquiries: up to 2 years

·       Job applications: up to 3 years (unless hired)

·       Project or contractual data: up to 7 years for compliance and audit purposes

After these periods, data will be securely deleted or anonymized.

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. However, your data may be shared under specific conditions:

·       Service Providers: With trusted third-party vendors who help operate our website, IT infrastructure, or HR systems (under  

        confidentiality agreements).

·       Regulatory Authorities: When required by law, government, or regulatory requests.

·       Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or restructuring, your data may be transferred under strict confidentiality.

All third parties that process data on our behalf are required to maintain the same level of security and confidentiality.

 

6. Data Security

We employ a range of physical, technical, and organizational measures to protect your information, including:

·       Secure servers and firewalls

·       Data encryption during transmission

·       Restricted access to authorized personnel

·       Regular security audits and compliance checks

However, while we strive for the highest security standards, no system can guarantee absolute protection. Users share information at their own risk.

7. Your Rights

In compliance with the NDPR and Data Protection Act (2023), you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

1.     Right to Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.

2.     Right to Rectification: Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete information.

3.     Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data where no legal or business reason exists to retain it.

4.     Right to Object: Object to the processing of your data for specific purposes, such as direct marketing.

5.     Right to Data Portability: Request that your data be transferred to another organization in a structured format.

6.     Right to Withdraw Consent: You may withdraw consent at any time, without affecting previous lawful processing.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at privacy@ganddconsortium.com. We will respond within 30 days as required by law.

8. International Data Transfers

While G & D Consortium primarily operates within Nigeria, some of our service providers or partners may process data outside the country. In such cases, we ensure that adequate data protection safeguards are in place, consistent with NDPR and GDPR requirements.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may include links to third-party websites for information or convenience. These external sites are not operated by G & D Consortium. We are not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of such sites. Users are encouraged to review each website’s privacy policy before sharing personal information.

10. Children’s Privacy

Our website and services are not intended for use by individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If a parent or guardian believes that their child has provided information, they should contact us immediately for removal.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, legal obligations, or technologies. Any updates will be posted on this page with the revised effective date. Users are encouraged to review this policy regularly.

Effective Date: January 2025
Website: www.ganddconsortium.com

Head Office: Plot 510, Anthony Ozodinobi Street, Wuye, Abuja, Nigeria

12. Contact Us



If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact our Data Protection Officer:

G & D Consortium

Plot 510, Anthony Ozodinobi Street, Wuye, Abuja, Nigeria


privacy@ganddconsortium.com


090 438 00000 | 0706 797 2169


www.ganddconsortium.com