At MYINVITE (the "Company"), we respect the privacy of our users and are committed to protecting their personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard the personal data of freelancers, employers, and other visitors to our platforms, which includes our website and mobile application.
When you use our services, provide us with details of your Personal Data or click on the "accept" button, you accept this Privacy Policy and hereby give us consent to save, process and use your Personal Data to the extent as allowed by law. We encourage you to review our Privacy Policy whenever you interact with us to stay informed about our information practices and the ways you can help protect your privacy.
Transparency
We only use data as allowed by law.
Security
Top-tier encryption & NDPR compliance.
Control
Rights to access, edit, & erase data.
1. Information We Collect
We collect both personal and non-personal information from users, including but not limited to:
Personal Information
- Full name, Contact details (email address, phone number).
- Identification documents (e.g., national ID, passport).
- Payment and financial information (e.g., bank account details).
- Business details (where applicable) and Event Details.
Non-Personal Information
- Usage data such as IP addresses, device information, browser type, and platform usage analytics.
- Cookies and tracking information to enhance user experience and track website/app performance.
2. How We Use Information
User Account Management
To verify users' identities (KYC process), facilitate user account creation, and provide access to our services.
Transaction Processing
To process payments, withdrawals, and other financial transactions regarding Host's event(s).
Compliance and Security
To comply with applicable legal and regulatory obligations, including Anti-Money Laundering (AML) requirements, and to ensure the security and integrity of our platform.
3. Legal Basis For Processing
We process personal data based on the following legal grounds:
- Consent: By using our platform and providing your information, you consent to the collection and processing of your data.
- Contractual Necessity: We process personal data to fulfill our contractual obligations with users.
- Legal Obligation / Legitimate Interests: To comply with legal and regulatory requirements (AML/KYC), fraud prevention, and platform security.
4. Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as it is necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements. Data related to financial transactions and compliance with regulatory requirements (e.g., AML laws) will be retained for the required period under Nigerian law.
5. Sharing of Information
- ✓ Service Providers: third-party service providers (like Paystack) that assist with identity verification, payment processing, etc., in compliance with NDPA.
- ✓ Legal Compliance & Business Transfers: to law enforcement agencies if required by law, or in the event of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale.
- ✓ With your consent: or at your direction, or anonymized Information which cannot reasonably be used to identify you.
When we do not have a lawful basis for disclosure of your Personal Data, we will obtain consent from you before sharing. We do not sell, trade, or rent users' personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.
6. User Rights
- Access, Correction, & ErasureRequest access to, correct, or request deletion of personal information.
- Restriction & PortabilityRequest the limitation of data processing or to receive a copy of their personal data.
- Objection & ComplaintsObject to the processing of their data, and lodge a complaint with the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC).
7. Data Security & Tracking
We take the security of our users' data seriously and have implemented appropriate technical and organizational measures (Data encryption, secure storage, regular audits, secure access controls). However, no online platform is entirely risk-free. Our platform also uses cookies and other tracking technologies to enhance user experience; users can control cookie preferences through browser settings.
8. Third Party Links & International Transfers
Our platform may contain links to third-party websites. This Privacy Policy does not apply to third-party sites. While our operations are primarily based in Nigeria, user data may be transferred to or stored in other jurisdictions in compliance with applicable data protection laws.
9. Changes to this Policy
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our business, services or legal obligations. Users will be notified of any significant changes.
Questions?
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact our data protection officer at legal.privacy@myinvite.ng.