1. Information We Collect

Personal Information You Provide

When you interact with us — whether to purchase a vehicle, apply for financing, rent a car, or make an inquiry — we may collect the following personal information:

• Full name, email address, phone number, and home/business address
• Government-issued identification (e.g., NIN, driver's licence, international passport)
• Financial information including bank account details, employment information, and income verification for financing applications
• Vehicle preferences, purchase history, and transaction records
• Messages and communications you send to us via contact forms, email, or WhatsApp

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, certain information is automatically collected through your browser and device:

• IP address, browser type and version, operating system, and device type
• Pages visited, time spent on pages, links clicked, and referral URLs
• Geographic location data (country and city level, based on IP address)
• Cookie data and web analytics data as described in our Cookies section

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

1. Service Delivery: To process vehicle purchases, rentals, and financing applications, and to complete transactions you initiate with us.
2. Communication: To respond to your inquiries, send order confirmations, and provide updates about your transactions via phone, email, or WhatsApp.
3. Identity Verification: To verify your identity and prevent fraud, particularly for financing and rental agreements.
4. Marketing & Promotions: With your consent, to send information about new vehicle listings, special offers, and promotions. You may opt out at any time.
5. Website Improvement: To analyse usage patterns, improve our website functionality, and enhance the user experience.
6. Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable Nigerian laws and regulations, including the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA) 2023.

3. Information Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:

• Financial Partners: With banks or financing institutions to process loan and instalment payment applications, strictly under confidentiality agreements.
• Legal Authorities: When required by law, court order, or regulation, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of Adedayo Aremu Autos, our customers, or others.
• Service Providers: With trusted third-party service providers (e.g., logistics, insurance) who assist in delivering our services, bound by strict data processing agreements.
• Referral Partners: With our referral partners only to the extent necessary to attribute and process a referral commission — no sensitive financial data is shared.

4. Data Security

We take the security of your personal information seriously. We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Secure storage of physical and digital records with restricted access
• Use of encrypted communication channels for sensitive data transmission
• Regular review of our data collection, storage, and processing practices
• Staff training on data privacy and confidentiality obligations

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

5. Cookies & Tracking

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us:

• Remember your currency preference and other settings between visits
• Understand how visitors use our website (pages visited, time spent, etc.)
• Improve website performance and load times
• Enable certain features such as the country detection notification

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain website features. We do not use cookies for targeted advertising purposes.

6. Your Rights

Under the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA) 2023 and applicable data protection regulations, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Right to Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data where it is no longer necessary for the purpose it was collected.
• Right to Object: Object to processing of your data for marketing purposes at any time.
• Right to Data Portability: Request that we transfer your data to another service provider in a structured format.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details in the Contact section below. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

7. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites including social media platforms, financing partners, and automotive resources. These websites have their own privacy policies, and we do not accept any responsibility or liability for their policies or practices. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of any third-party site you visit.

8. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately and we will promptly delete such information from our records.

9. Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information. Continued use of our services after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us through any of the following channels: