This web site ("Site") is owned and operated by Techcentrix Nigeria Ltd.

Techcentrix is committed to maintaining your confidence and trust with respect to the information we collect from you. This privacy policy sets forth what information we collect about you, how we use your information and the choices you have about how we use your information.

We use "session" cookies to collect information about your use of the Site and so that you may view articles, post in the forums and browse from page to page. These cookies are temporary and are deleted when you leave the Site. We use "persistent" cookies to allow for automatic login, give you a more personalised browsing experience, and help you navigate the Site more efficiently.

We collect and use, and may from time to time supply third parties with, this information only as anonymous, aggregated user data for the purposes of usage analysis, quality control and improving the Site.

You can prevent your browser from accepting new cookies, have the browser notify you when you receive a new cookie, or disable cookies altogether by accessing your browser's preferences menu. If you choose to disable cookies altogether, you can use the Site but will not be able to register, login to the Site with a personal User Name and Password, or make use of the advanced personalisation features of the Site, although the basic features and functionality offered to unregistered users of the Site will be possible to use.

In order to access certain content and to make use of the full functionality and advanced personalisation features of the Site such as newsletters and to postin the forums, we ask you to register and obtain a personal User Name and Password. You may be prompted to register when you:

1. Choose the "Register" link on the login screen
2. Post on one of our forum (coming soon)
3. Subscribe to one of the site newsletters (coming soon)

The information collected from the registration form that is presented to users when they choose to register may include contact information, such as the user's name, e-mail address, postal address, country, telephone number and work setting ("Registration Information"). The Registration Information is linked directly to a personal User Name and Password chosen by the user and can only be retrieved by supplying the correct User Name and Password that is linked to that profile.

We use the personal information that you provide for such purposes as:

1. Completion and support of the activity for which the information was provided, such as allowing access to one of the Site services, processing or fulfilling or responding to your requests or enquiries;
2. Web site and system administration, such as for the technical support of the Site and its computer system, including processing computer account information, information used in the course of securing and maintaining the Site, and verification of Site activity by the Site or its agents;
3. Tailoring or customising content or design of the Site during a single visit to the Site and individualised personalisation of the Site on repeat visits;
4. Research and development to enhance, evaluate and improve the Site and our services;
5. Pseudonymous analysis to create a profile used to determine the habits, interests or other characteristics of users for purposes of research, analysis and anonymous reporting; and
6. Communicating with you about changes or updates to the Site and our services and, with your consent, special offers, promotions or market research surveys.

Access to your personal information is restricted to our employees, agents, representatives and service providers, such as our data processing operations, for the purposes set forth above. Your personal information may be transferred to countries outside of Nigeria, including to Europe and the United States, for processing. These countries have reliable data protection laws. If we transfer your information outside of the country in this way, we will take steps to ensure that your privacy rights continue to be protected. In addition, if you access the Site while you are outside of Nigeria, your information may be transferred outside of the country in order to provide you with such access.

We will not otherwise disclose any personal information without your consent except: in response to subpoenas, court orders, or legal process, or to establish or exercise our rights to defend against legal claims; if we believe it is necessary to investigate, prevent, or take action regarding illegal activities, suspected fraud, safety of person or property, violation of our policies, or as otherwise required by law; and if we are acquired by or merged with another company.

Registered users may access their identified contact information and other Registration Information and correct any discrepancies or update information by clicking on the registration "Update your details" link at any time. The accuracy of such information is solely the responsibility of the user. No access is given to other data that may have been collected about users.

If you wish to receive alerts, newsletters, special offers or promotions from us, please tick the appropriate check box when you register or amend your preferences by logging in and clicking on the registration "Profile" link at any time. If you wish to cease receiving any of this information, amend your preferences either by logging in and clicking on the registration "Update your details" link, or by using the "opt-out" or unsubscribe option or other means provided within the communications you receive. We reserve the right to notify you of changes or updates to the Site whenever necessary.

We retain the personal information we collect from you for as long as the information is relevant to our business purposes or until you request that we remove the data by contacting us at the address or telephone number detailed below.

We recognise that your privacy is important to you, and therefore we endeavor to keep your personal information confidential. The personal and demographic information about each user is stored on servers that are behind a firewall and physically housed within a secured data center. Furthermore, our internal practices help protect your privacy by limiting employee access to and use of personal information. However, we do not represent, warrant, or guarantee that your personal information will be protected against unauthorised access, loss, misuse, or alterations, and do not accept any liability for the security of the personal information submitted to us nor for your or third parties' use or misuse of personal information.

The foregoing is the current privacy policy of the Site. We reserve the right to change this policy at any time without notice. Any changes to this policy will be posted on this web page. Our policy does not create a contract or any legal rights.

This privacy policy applies solely to the information you provide while visiting this Site. The terms of this privacy policy do not govern personal information furnished through any means other than this Site (such as via telephone or postal mail).

This Site may contain links to other web sites that are beyond our control. Other web sites to which you link may contain privacy policies that are different from this privacy policy. We encourage you to check the privacy policy of each web site you visit before submitting any information to them.

If you have any questions or comments regarding this privacy policy, please contact our Customer Service Department at:

Techcentrix Nigeria Ltd
Customer Services
Block 1 House 2A
Mobolaji Johnson Place
Lekki Phase 1 Lagos
Nigeria
Tel +234 (1) 437 1691, 851 7272, 878 4032
E-mail: privacy@techcentrixng.com

If at any time you believe that we have not adhered to this privacy policy or you have a complaint regarding the way your personal information is being handled, please contact us on at the details above. Disputes under this privacy policy will be resolved by our Customer Service Department, which will use commercially reasonable efforts to promptly investigate and, if necessary, to correct any problem.

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