Privacy Policy
CONSUMER ADVOCACY AND EMPOWERMENT FOUNDATION (CADEF)
PRIVACY POLICY
Our website address is: https://cadefng.org
At Consumer Advocacy and Empowerment Foundation (CADEF), we prioritize your privacy. This policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information and how we adhere to relevant data protection laws. Please review it carefully to understand our practices regarding your personal data.
Consumer Advocacy and Empowerment Foundation (CADEF) has the mission to promote a just and humane society through enhanced consumer protection, advocacy, entrepreneurship, and empowerment to strengthen sustainable economic growth.
This policy applies to information we collect about:
Visitors to our website and social media pages;
People who enter into contracts with us/register for our services; and
Job applicants, participants in our conferences, webinars, symposia, and other events.
The Information We Collect About You
When you enter into a contract with us, register for our services, apply for a job, or register to participate in our events/activities, we collect the following personal information from you:
Name;
Postal address, physical address, email address, and telephone number;
Occasionally, we may receive information about you from other sources (such as financial institutions) to supplement the data we already hold, assisting us in providing or managing our services.
How We Use the Information About You
We gather this information to allow CADEF, our agents, and subcontractors to process your registration or application, fulfill requests, and provide the services you have requested. With your consent, we may also contact you about other services or initiatives we believe may be of interest to you.
Additionally, we may use aggregate information and statistics to monitor website usage and improve our services. These statistics will not include information that identifies you. From time to time, we may share aggregate data with third parties for research and analysis to help enhance our services. We, or our agents, may contact you via email, telephone, or post for feedback on our services.
Marketing
CADEF and our affiliates may provide you with information about services or events we think may be of interest to you. If you would prefer not to receive such communications, please email us at info@cadefng.org
If you initially agree to receive marketing information, you can always opt out later. Additionally, we may share your information with selected third parties whose products or services may be of interest to you. If you do not wish us to disclose your information in this way, please email us.
Use of Cookies and Other Information-Gathering Technologies
Cookies are text files placed on your computer to collect information about website usage. This helps us monitor visitor behavior and improve our website. You can set your browser to reject cookies, though some features of our website may not function if you do so. For more details about cookies, visit www.allaboutcookies.org.
How We Protect Your Information
We have implemented security procedures, including encryption and access restrictions, to protect your personal information. While we strive to safeguard your data, the use of the internet is not completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the protection of information transmitted online. However, we will take reasonable steps to secure your data.
Overseas Transfers
The information you provide may be transferred outside Nigeria to countries with varying levels of data protection. We will take steps to ensure adequate protection and security measures are in place before transferring your data. By submitting your information, you consent to such transfers.
Access to Your Information and Updating Your Data
You have the right to request a copy of the information we hold about you. To request this or to update your personal data, please email info@cadefng.org or write to CADEF at our Nigeria office: Plot 7, Block 77c CMD Road, Magodo, Lagos. We may charge a small fee for this service.
If your details change, such as your email address or phone number, or if you wish to cancel your registration, let us know by emailing or writing to us, and we will update our records.
Transfer or Winding Up of Operations
If CADEF merges or ceases operations, your personal data may be disclosed to our advisors or any prospective partners, successors, or assigns, and transferred to the new entity.
Your Consent
By submitting your personal information, you consent to the use of your data as described in this policy.
Changes to the Privacy Policy
We review our privacy policy regularly. If changes are made, we will post the updates on our website, ensuring you are aware of the data we collect and how we use it.
Data Retention
Your personal data will be kept only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described above. Afterward, it will be securely removed from our systems unless retention is required by law or regulatory obligations.
Contact Us
We value your feedback on our website and privacy policy. If you have any questions or comments, please email us at info@cadefng.org or write to:
Communications Manager:
CADEF
Plot 7, Block 77c CMD Road, Magodo, Lagos, Nigeria
Links to Other Websites
Our website may contain links to other websites. This privacy policy only applies to our website, so please review the privacy policies of any external sites you visit.
