This policy explains what personal information Accountants.ng collects, why we collect it, how we protect it and what rights you have over it. We handle personal data in line with the Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023 and the regulations made under it.
Who we are
Accountants.ng is operated by Zaicon Digital Technologies, of Herbert Macaulay Way, Adekunle, Yaba, Lagos (“we”, “us”). We are the data controller for the personal information described in this policy. You can reach us at [contact email].
The information we collect
Information you give us
- Sign-in details. When you sign in with Google or Facebook we receive your name, email address, profile picture link and the identifier that provider assigns to you. We do not receive your Google or Facebook password.
- Messages. Anything you send us when you contact us, including your email address and the content of your message.
Information created when you use the site
- Purchase records. What you bought, the amount, the date and the payment reference. Our payment provider processes your card or bank details. We do not see or store your full card number.
- Download records. Which notes you downloaded and when, so we can honour your access and prevent abuse.
- Technical information. Your IP address, browser, device type and the pages you visit, collected through server logs and the cookies described below.
How we use your information, and why
The law requires us to have a lawful basis for each use of your data. These are ours.
| What we do | Lawful basis |
|---|---|
| Create and run your account | Performing our contract with you |
| Take payment, deliver downloads and send receipts | Performing our contract with you, and meeting legal duties to keep financial records |
| Keep the site secure and prevent fraud and misuse | Our legitimate interest in protecting the service and its users |
| Understand how the site is used and improve it | Our legitimate interest in improving the service, or your consent where the law requires it |
| Send service messages such as receipts and account notices | Performing our contract with you |
| Send marketing emails | Your consent, which you can withdraw at any time |
| Respond to your messages | Our legitimate interest in answering you |
We do not sell your personal data.
Cookies and similar technologies
Cookies are small files stored on your device. We use essential cookies to keep you signed in and to keep the site working. If we add analytics or advertising cookies, we will list them here and ask for your consent where the law requires it. You can block or delete cookies in your browser settings, but the sign-in will not work without the essential ones.
Who we share information with
- Service providers that help us run the site: hosting, payment processing, email delivery and analytics. They may use your information only to provide their service to us.
- Google and Facebook, when you choose to sign in with them. Their own privacy policies govern what they do with your data.
- Authorities and advisers, where the law requires it or where we need to protect our rights, for example in a dispute or fraud investigation.
- A buyer of the business, if we are ever sold or merged, on the condition that your data stays protected.
Transfers outside Nigeria
Some of our providers store or process data outside Nigeria. Where that happens we make sure the transfer is covered by the safeguards the Nigeria Data Protection Act requires, such as an adequate level of protection or appropriate contractual terms.
How long we keep information
We keep your account information while your account is active and for a reasonable period afterwards. We keep purchase records for as long as the law requires us to keep financial records. Server logs are kept for a limited period for security. When we no longer need information, we delete it or make it anonymous.
Your rights
Under the Nigeria Data Protection Act you have the right to:
- be told how your data is used, which this policy does;
- ask for a copy of the personal data we hold about you;
- ask us to correct data that is wrong or incomplete;
- ask us to delete your data, or to restrict how we use it, in the cases the law allows;
- object to uses based on our legitimate interests, and to direct marketing;
- receive your data in a portable format where the law provides for it;
- withdraw consent at any time, without affecting earlier use; and
- complain to the Nigeria Data Protection Commission if you think we have mishandled your data.
To use any of these rights, email [contact email]. We may need to confirm who you are before we act, and we will reply within the time the law allows.
Children
Accountants.ng is for people preparing for professional accountancy exams. You must be at least 18 to create an account. If you are younger, a parent or guardian must set up the account and supervise its use. We do not knowingly collect data from children without that consent, and we will delete it if we learn that we have.
How we protect your information
We use encrypted connections, restrict access to personal data and keep our software up to date. No system is perfectly secure, so we cannot promise absolute security. If a breach puts your rights at risk, we will tell you and the Nigeria Data Protection Commission as the law requires.
Links to other sites
Our pages may link to other sites, including LessonNotes.ng and MockExam.ng. We do not control other sites, and this policy does not cover them.
Changes to this policy
We may update this policy. When we make a significant change we will say so on this page and, where appropriate, by email. The date at the top shows when it was last changed.
Contact us
Questions about this policy or your data: [contact email]. Postal address: Herbert Macaulay Way, Adekunle, Yaba, Lagos.