Privacy Policy | Go Beyond Local

Go Beyond Local respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you visit our digital platform or engage our services.

We comply with the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR) and applicable international data protection laws. We will never sell your information to third parties.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

When you contact us, request services, or communicate with us, we may collect:

Identity information: name, job title, organization name
Contact information: email address, phone number, postal address
Project information: details about your requirements and preferences
Communication history: records of our conversations and correspondence

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our digital platform, we may automatically collect:

Technical information: IP address, browser type, device information
Usage information: pages visited, time spent, links clicked
Cookie data: small files stored on your device to improve your experience

Information from Third Parties

We may receive information about you from:

Business partners: with whom we work to provide services
Public sources: such as professional networks and directories
Referrals: when someone refers your organization to us

How We Use Your Information

We use your information for:

Providing Services — to deliver the work you have requested, communicate with you about projects, and respond to inquiries.

Improving Our Website — to understand how visitors use our site and make it better.

Marketing Communications — to send you information about our services that may interest you, but only if you have consented to receive such communications. You may opt out at any time.

Legal Compliance — to meet our obligations under applicable laws and regulations.

Business Operations — to manage our relationship with you, process payments, and maintain records.

Legal Basis for Processing

Under data protection laws, we process your information based on:

Consent: where you have given clear permission
Contract: where processing is necessary for a contract with you
Legal obligation: where we must comply with the law
Legitimate interests: where our business interests do not override your privacy rights

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with:

Service Providers — trusted third parties who help us operate our business, such as hosting providers, payment processors, and analytics services. These parties are contractually obligated to protect your information.

Professional Advisors — such as lawyers and accountants, when necessary.

Legal Requirements — when required by law, regulation, or legal process.

Business Transfers — in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, with notice to you.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

These measures include:

Secure servers and encrypted connections
Access controls and authentication requirements
Regular security assessments
Staff training on data protection

While we take reasonable precautions, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure. You share information at your own risk.

Data Retention

We retain your information only as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, including to meet legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.

When information is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it.

Your Rights

Under data protection laws, you have rights regarding your personal information:

Access: you can request a copy of the information we hold about you.
Correction: you can ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
Deletion: you can request that we delete your information, subject to legal obligations.
Restriction: you can ask us to limit how we use your information.
Objection: you can object to our use of your information for certain purposes.
Portability: you can request a copy of your information in a machine-readable format.
Withdrawal of Consent: where we rely on consent, you can withdraw it at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within 30 days.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our digital platform uses cookies to improve your experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device.

Types of cookies we use:

Essential cookies: necessary for the digital platform to function
Analytics cookies: help us understand how visitors use our site
Preference cookies: remember your settings and choices

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect digital platform functionality.

Third-Party Links

Our digital platform may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage you to read their privacy policies.

Children’s Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under 18. We do not knowingly collect information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with information, contact us so we can delete it.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside Nigeria. When we transfer data internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. The current version will always be available on our digital platform with the effective date. Significant changes will be notified to you.