Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 13th September, 2024

1. Introduction

Mercurie Media (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to safeguarding your privacy and ensuring the protection of your personal data. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, process, and disclose information gathered from clients, users, and visitors (“you” or “your”) in compliance with the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR) and other relevant privacy laws. By using our website and services, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this policy, please do not use our services.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of personal data from you:

Personal Identification Information: Full name, email address, phone number, business address, and other contact information.
Business Information: Details of your company, including business goals and strategies, advertising preferences, and account details.
Financial Information: Payment details, bank account numbers, or other financial information.
Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our website, including IP addresses, browser types, pages visited, and device information.
Other Information: Any other information you provide to us voluntarily or that is necessary to provide our services.

3. How We Collect Information

We collect personal data through:

Direct interactions, such as when you fill out forms or contact us via email.
Automated technologies, including cookies, web beacons, and other tracking technologies on our website.
Third parties or publicly available sources, including business directories or social media platforms.

4. Purpose of Data Collection

We may collect and process your personal data for the following purposes:

To provide our advertising services and fulfill client requests.
To communicate with you regarding our services, offers, and updates.
To process payments and manage your account.
To comply with legal obligations, including tax and regulatory requirements.
For analytics and improvements to our website and services.
To prevent fraud and secure our platform.

5. Legal Basis for Processing Personal Data

We process personal data under the following legal bases:

Consent: Where you have given explicit consent to the processing of your personal data for specific purposes.
Contract: Where processing is necessary for the performance of a contract with you or to take steps prior to entering into a contract.
Legal Obligation: Where processing is required to comply with a legal obligation.
Legitimate Interest: Where processing is necessary for the legitimate interests of Mercurie Media, provided such interests do not override your privacy rights.

6. Sharing of Information

We do not share your personal data with third parties except in the following circumstances:

Service Providers: We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our business, such as payment processors, IT service providers, and marketing partners.
Legal Compliance: Where required by law, regulation, or legal process, we may disclose your personal data to governmental authorities, courts, or regulatory bodies.
Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, we may transfer personal data to the relevant third party.
With Your Consent: We may share your information with third parties when you have provided explicit consent for us to do so.

7. International Data Transfers

Your personal data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside Nigeria. In such cases, we will take steps to ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data, as required by law.

8. Data Security

We employ reasonable security measures to protect personal data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of data transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Retention of Data

We retain personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including satisfying any legal, accounting, or reporting obligations. When data is no longer needed, we will securely dispose of it.

10. Your Rights

As a data subject under the NDPR, you have the following rights concerning your personal data:

Access: You have the right to request access to your personal data and obtain information on how it is being processed.
Correction: You may request the correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
Erasure: You can request the deletion of your personal data under certain circumstances.
Objection: You have the right to object to the processing of your data on legitimate grounds.
Data Portability: You can request the transfer of your personal data to another service provider.
Withdrawal of Consent: If you have given consent for the processing of your data, you can withdraw it at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at Info@MercuieMedia.com

11. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to improve user experience and analyze website traffic. You may choose to disable cookies through your browser settings; however, this may affect your ability to access certain features of our website.

12. Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the “Effective Date” will be updated accordingly. We encourage you to review this policy periodically for any updates.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Mercurie Media
44, Local Airport Rd, Ikeja, Lagos
Info@MercurieMedia.com
+234 803 750 0233