1. Introduction

Nigeria Türkiye Business Council Ltd/Gte (“the Council”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of all individuals who interact with our website, https://nigeriaturkiyebizcouncil.com, and with our physical or digital services. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, process, and protect your personal information, and outlines the rights available to you under relevant data protection laws including the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA), the Turkish Personal Data Protection Law (KVKK), and widely recognized international data protection standards. By accessing our website or engaging with our services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.

2. Who We Are (Data Controller Information)

Nigeria Türkiye Business Council Ltd/Gte is the organization responsible for determining the purpose and means of processing your personal data. Our registered address is [Insert Address], and you may contact us regarding any privacy concerns at [Insert Email] or through our website. If a Data Protection Officer or Privacy Officer is appointed, their contact details will be provided here for direct communication.

3. Scope of This Policy

This Privacy Policy applies to all users of our website, members, partner organizations, businesses, event participants, and any individuals who submit personal information to us or interact with our services. It explains what information we collect, why we collect it, how we use it, how long we store it, how we share it, how we protect it, and the rights you have in relation to your personal data.

4. Information We Collect

We collect different types of personal information depending on how you interact with us. When you provide information directly through our website forms, email communications, membership applications, partnership requests, event registrations, or any other method, we may collect your full name, email address, phone number, country, physical or mailing address, company name, business details, position or title, website, and any additional documents or information you choose to provide for registration or verification. We also collect information automatically when you visit our website, including your IP address, device type, browser version, operating system, the pages you view, the date and time of your visit, referral links, and location data derived from your IP address. This automated data helps us improve our website performance and security. In some cases, we may receive additional information about you from partner organizations, business directories, event partners, or public sources if this is necessary to support your membership or engagement with the Council.

5. Legal Basis for Processing Personal Data

We process your personal information based on the legal grounds permitted under applicable data protection laws. These include your consent where you have voluntarily provided your information or subscribed to newsletters; the necessity of processing your data to fulfill a contract, such as membership registration or business partnership arrangements; our need to comply with legal obligations under Nigerian or Turkish laws; and our legitimate interests in improving our services, analyzing website usage, preventing fraud, and promoting collaboration between Nigeria and Türkiye. Whenever we rely on legitimate interests, we ensure that such interests do not override your fundamental rights and freedoms.

6. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal data for various operational, administrative, and communication purposes. This includes responding to your inquiries, processing membership and partnership applications, facilitating communication between businesses in Nigeria and Türkiye, organizing events, sharing important updates or announcements, managing internal administrative records, processing payments when applicable, improving our website and digital services, enhancing user experience, detecting and preventing fraud, and ensuring the security of our systems. We may also use your information to send newsletters, notifications, event invitations, or updates, but only when you have given consent or where permitted under applicable laws.

7. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. However, we may share your data with trusted third-party service providers who support our operations, such as website hosting companies, cloud service providers, email communication platforms, analytics providers, and payment service providers. These organizations only receive the information necessary to perform their specific services and are required to maintain confidentiality and security. We may share your information with partner organizations, trade bodies, or event partners when necessary to support your participation in Council-related activities, but only with your consent or where required for service delivery. Additionally, we may disclose your information if required by law, regulatory authorities, or court orders in Nigeria or Türkiye, or during organizational restructuring, mergers, or business changes.

8. International Data Transfers

Because our operations involve activities across Nigeria and Türkiye, your personal information may be transferred or stored in either country. We ensure that any cross-border transfers are conducted securely and in compliance with applicable data protection laws. We use technical, contractual, and organizational safeguards to ensure that your information receives the same level of protection regardless of where it is processed.

9. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including service delivery, compliance with legal obligations, administrative requirements, or for the establishment, exercise, or defense of legal claims. When the retention period expires, we will securely delete or anonymize your data.

10. Data Security Measures

We implement strong security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, misuse, alteration, or loss. These measures include data encryption, secure servers, firewall protection, access controls, regular system monitoring, secure backups, and the use of HTTPS/SSL protocols on our website. Although no system can be guaranteed to be completely secure, we follow industry best practices to reduce risks and safeguard your information.

11. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve functionality, enhance performance, recognize returning users, analyze website traffic, and personalize user experience. Cookies may collect information such as your browser type, device information, user preferences, and website usage patterns. You may choose to disable cookies through your browser settings; however, doing so may limit certain features or functionalities of the website.

12. Your Rights

Depending on applicable data protection laws, you may have several rights regarding your personal information. These rights may include the right to access the information we hold about you, the right to request corrections, the right to request deletion of your data when legally permissible, the right to restrict processing, the right to withdraw your consent at any time, the right to object to processing based on legitimate interests, and the right to request a portable copy of your information in a readable format. You may also lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Authority in Nigeria or Türkiye if you believe your rights have been violated. To exercise any of these rights, you may contact us using the information provided at the end of this Policy.

13. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, external services, or external platforms. We are not responsible for the content, security, or privacy practices of these external websites. We recommend reviewing their individual privacy policies before sharing any personal information with them.

14. Children’s Privacy

Our website and services are not directed toward individuals under the age of 18, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected information from a minor, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.

15. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, legal obligations, or technological developments. Whenever we update the Policy, the “Last Updated” date will be revised accordingly. Significant changes may be communicated through email notifications or website announcements. We encourage you to review this Policy regularly to stay informed about how we protect your information.

16. Contact Information

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how we use your personal information, you may contact us at the following address:
Nigeria Türkiye Business Council Ltd/Gte
Email: info@nigeriaturkiyebizcouncil.com
Website: https://nigeriaturkiyebizcouncil.com