Who we are
Locale.ng values your privacy and will never take it’s security with levity hands hence the reason we drafted this privacy policy as an assurance.
This Privacy Policy is intended to describe for you, as an individual who is a user of locale.ng (and all websites and URL’s controlled or operated by locale.ng which link to this policy, unless otherwise specified) or our services, or otherwise provide us with information through various means the information we collect, how that information may be used, with whom it may be shared, and your choices about such uses and disclosures.
You’re advised to read and understand this Privacy Policy carefully when using our website or services or carrying out business with us. By using our website, you are agreeing to and accepting this Privacy Policy.
What personal data we collect and why we collect it
In general. locale.ng may use information that we collect about you to:
i. Deliver the products and services that you have requested;
ii. Manage your account and provide you with customer support;
iii. Perform research and analysis about your use of, or interest in, our products, services, or content, or products, services or content offered by others;
iv. Communicate with you by e-mail, postal mail, telephone and/or mobile devices or send newsletters about products or services that may be of interest to you either from us or other third parties;
v. Communicate with you with regard to partially completed service requests;
vi. Develop and display content and advertising tailored to your interests on our site and other sites;
vii. Verify your eligibility and deliver prizes in connection with contests and sweepstakes;
viii. Perform background screening, which may include the use of third parties.
ix. Enforce our terms and conditions;
x. Manage our business and
xi. Perform functions as otherwise described to you at the time of collection.
Information you provide
We may collect and store any personal information you enter on our website or provide to us in some other manner. This includes identifying information, such as your name, address, e-mail address, and telephone number, and in addition, for advertisers, your credit card number likewise other personally identifiable information. We also may request information about your interests and activities, your gender and age, and other demographic information
Information other sources
We may also periodically obtain both personal and non-personal information about you from other business partners, contractors and other third parties. Examples of information that we may receive include (but are not limited to): updated payment and address information, and additional demographic information.
Information collection and Usage:
We collect several different types of information for various purposes to provide and improve our Service to you.
In General. We may collect personal information that can identify you such as your name and email address and other information that does not identify you.
Information about others
We may also collect and store personal information about other people that you provide to us. If you use our website to send others (friends, relatives, colleagues, etc.) information that may interest them through our system, we may store your personal information, and the personal information of each such recipient
Use of cookies and other technologies
Locale.ng uses various technologies to collect information from your computer and about your activities on our site.
Information collected automatically
We automatically collect information from your browser when you visit our website. This information includes your IP address, your browser type and language, access times, the content of any undeleted cookies that your browser previously accepted from us (see “Cookies” below), and the referring website address.
Cookies
When you visit our website, we may assign your computer one or more cookies to facilitate access to our site and to personalize your online experience. Through the use of a cookie, we also may automatically collect information about your online activity on our site, such as the web pages you visit, the links you click, and the searches you conduct on our site. Most browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser setting to decline cookies. If you choose to decline cookies, please note that you may not be able to sign in or use some of the interactive features offered on our website.
Other Technologies
We may use standard Internet technology, such as web beacons and other similar technologies, to track your use of our site. We also may include web beacons in promotional [or other] e-mail messages or newsletters to determine whether messages have been opened and acted upon. The information we obtain in this manner enables us to customize the services we offer our website visitors to deliver targeted advertisements and to measure the overall effectiveness of our online advertising, content, programming or other activities.
Information collected by third-parties
We may allow third-parties, including (but not limited to) our authorized service providers, advertising companies, and ad networks, to display advertisements on our site. These companies may use tracking technologies, such as cookies, to collect information about users who view or interact with their advertisements. Our website does not provide any personal information to these third parties. This information allows them to deliver targeted advertisements and gauge their effectiveness. Some of these third-party advertising companies may be advertising networks that are members of the Network Advertising Initiative, which offers a single location to opt out of ad targeting from member companies (www.networkadvertising.org).
How we use the information we collect
In general. locale.ng may use information that we collect about you to:
i. Deliver the products and services that you have requested;
ii. Manage your account and provide you with customer support;
iii. Perform research and analysis about your use of, or interest in, our products, services, or content, or products, services or content offered by others;
iv. Communicate with you by e-mail, postal mail, telephone and/or mobile devices or send newsletters about products or services that may be of interest to you either from us or other third parties;
v. Communicate with you with regard to partially completed service requests;
vi. Develop and display content and advertising tailored to your interests on our site and other sites;
vii. Verify your eligibility and deliver prizes in connection with contests and sweepstakes;
viii. Perform background screening, which may include the use of third parties.
ix. Enforce our terms and conditions;
x. Manage our business and
xi. Perform functions as otherwise described to you at the time of collection.
Financial Information.
For advertisers, we may use financial information or payment method to process payment for advertisement subscription requested through our website, enroll you in the discount, rebate, and other programs in which you elect to participate, to pre-qualify you for credit card and other offers that you might find of interest, to protect against or identify possible fraudulent transactions, and otherwise as needed to manage our business.
With whom we share your information
We want you to understand when and with whom we may share personal or other information we have collected about you or your activities on our web site or while using our services.
Personal information
We do not share your personal information with others except as indicated below or when we inform you and give you an opportunity to opt out of having your personal information shared. We may share personal information with:
Automated Service Providers.
We may share your personal information with our authorized service providers that perform certain services on our behalf. These services may include processing credit card payments, providing customer service and marketing assistance, performing business and sales analysis, supporting our website functionality, and supporting contests, sweepstakes, surveys and other features offered through our website or performing background checks. These service providers may have access to personal information needed to perform their functions but are not permitted to share or use such information for any other purposes.
Directory Users.
You consent to our providing your personal information and request to the users who might be interest in your business and services. Sharing this information allows them to contact you using the e-mail address or other contact information you provided.
Other Situations.
We also may disclose your information:
In response to a subpoena or similar investigative demand, a court order, or a request for cooperation from a law enforcement or other government agency; to establish or exercise our legal rights; to defend against legal claims; or as otherwise required by law. In such cases, we may raise or waive any legal objection or right available to us.
When we believe disclosure is appropriate in connection with efforts to investigate, prevent, or take other action regarding illegal activity, suspected fraud or other wrongdoing.
If you have any enquiries or more clarifications concerning this privacy policy, contact us via support@locale.ng