At Xtrempay Nigeria (“we,” “our,” “us”), we prioritize the privacy of our users and are committed to safeguarding personal data. Operated as a product of Village Assist Nigeria Limited (registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission under RC-1805683), Xtrempay adheres to the highest standards of data protection.
This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal data while highlighting your rights regarding your information. It applies to all our platforms, including websites, mobile applications, and any future digital products developed under Xtrempay.
Our policy governs the following existing platforms:
We understand the importance of trust in handling personal data. As such, Xtrempay complies with the Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023 and other applicable data protection laws to ensure secure transactions and safeguard your privacy.
By using our platforms, you agree to this Privacy Policy. If you do not consent to the terms outlined here, please refrain from accessing our services. Xtrempay reserves the right to update this policy periodically, so we encourage you to review it regularly.
Your use of our services indicates your consent to the collection and use of your personal data in line with this policy. This includes consent for sharing your data when necessary. If we make updates to this policy, we will post them on this page to keep you informed. If you disagree with the terms, please discontinue the use of our platforms and services.
We process personal data to provide a seamless and secure experience, including:
Resolving disputes and addressing technical issues.
Meeting legal obligations and enforcing site/service terms.
Preventing fraud and verifying identities for your safety.
Detecting and addressing information security breaches.
You have the right to opt out of unsolicited marketing communications at any time, free of charge.
In compliance with the Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023, we process data based on the following legal grounds:
By using our services, you consent to data processing for specific purposes.
To fulfill contractual obligations or take steps toward entering a contract with you.
To fulfill contractual obligations or take steps toward entering a contract with you.
Retaining data as required by law, such as customer account details.
Performing tasks in the public interest or under a public mandate.
We gather the following personal data to provide services:
Names, BVN, NIN, date of birth, email, phone number, and debit card details.
Details of financial activities, such as amounts, geolocation, and merchant information.
Information about transaction participants, including names and financial account details.
Data from social media platforms when resolving complaints or inquiries.
Information from interactions with our support teams.
Personal data related to education, employment, health, and background checks for employment purposes.
Data shared with academic institutions, recruiters, law enforcement, and referees when necessary.
If you provide data about others, you are responsible for obtaining their consent and informing them of how their data will be used. Please direct them to review our Privacy Policy for further understanding.
Under the Nigerian Data Protection Regulations 2019 (NDPR), Xtremepay must have a lawful basis to process your personal information. These bases include contractual or legal obligations, legitimate interests, public interest, vital interests, or your consent.
We process your personal data to fulfill our contractual obligations to you or to establish contracts. Specifically, we use your data to:
Your personal data is protected by legal rights under Data Protection Laws. These rights include:
The right to know how your personal data is being used and to access it.
The right to request corrections or deletions of your personal data.
The right to limit the use of your personal data.
The right to object to processing based on legitimate interests (note this may limit our ability to provide services).
The right to request data in a structured, machine-readable format or transfer it to another organization.
The right to withdraw consent for processing based on your prior approval, subject to legal or contractual obligations.
The right to object to automated processing, including profiling.
The right to lodge complaints with relevant supervisory authorities.
If you request access to your data, a fee may apply if the request is deemed excessive or unfounded.
We aim to process all requests within 30 days. If an extension is needed, we will notify you via consented communication channels.
We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy. Generally, we keep data for at least seven (7) years to meet business, legal, and regulatory requirements. In some cases, data may be retained for longer periods if required for legitimate business purposes or compliance with applicable laws.
It is essential that the data we hold about you is accurate and up-to-date. You can update your information directly through our customer-facing products or by contacting our DPO at [email protected].
We have implemented robust organizational and technical measures to protect your data, including:
In the unlikely event of a data breach, we will take immediate steps to mitigate risks and, if necessary, notify you and the appropriate authorities.
Xtrempay may disclose or transfer personal data to external service providers and other entities to support its operations. These include:
We share personal data with third-party service providers who work at our direction to:
Personal data may be shared with partnered financial institutions strictly to facilitate Xtrempay-related services unless you have consented to other uses.
When you use Xtrempay, we may share relevant personal data with:
We may disclose your information for business or legal purposes, including:
We may also share your information as directed or explicitly authorized by you.
Your personal information is treated as confidential. Xtrempay will not sell, rent, or share your data with third parties for unsolicited purposes. Information will only be disclosed to third parties:
Cookies are small files used to track activity on the Xtrempay website during your session. Xtrempay uses encrypted session cookies, which:
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If there is a violation of this policy, our Data Protection Officer (DPO) will address it within days. For unauthorized disclosure of your data:
This Privacy Policy aligns with the Nigerian Data Protection Regulation (2019) and other applicable Nigerian laws and international conventions.
For questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, contact us through:
Xtrempay is designed to address specific challenges in the digital and financial space, supporting the informal financial sector and driving financial inclusion in addition, we offer Passabi and Moola, which provides range of financial needs.
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