Privacy Policy

Privacy Notice

Effective Date: 11 March 2024
Review Date: 22 October 2024

Table of Contents

  • Introduction

  • Data Protection Officer

  • How we collect and use (process) your personal information

  • Lawful basis for processing data

  • Use of the www.archerprotect.com website

  • Cookies and tracking technologies

  • Use of the company services

  • When and how we share information with third parties

  • Transferring personal data to the U.S.

  • Data Subject rights

  • Security of your information

  • Data storage and retention

  • Questions, concerns, or complaints

1. Introduction

Archer Protect, Inc. is a fraud prevention company offering tools to assist partners in performing risk assessments during user interactions such as sign-ups, loan requests, and transactions.

We understand the importance of personal privacy and take it seriously.
This Privacy Notice explains what personal data we collect when you visit our website, social media, or interact with us, and how we use it. We update this Notice as needed and indicate the latest revision date above.

«You» or «Your» refers to website visitors or end-users of our partners’ services.

2. Data Protection Officer

2.1. Archer Protect, Inc. has appointed a Data Protection Officer (DPO) to monitor compliance and advise on lawful processing.
2.2. Archer is a Data Controller regarding processing of non-direct End-User Personal Data.
2.3. For privacy questions or to exercise your rights, contact:

Archer Protect, Inc.
📧 privacy@archerprotect.com

3. How and Why We Collect and Use Your Personal Information

3.1. Archer may receive your data from partners, including: name, address, contact info, DOB, photo, BVN, account details, transaction history, national ID, location data, and more.
3.2. This data helps identify you, detect fraud, provide support, analyze traffic, and enhance services.
3.3. We process data based on legitimate interest to prevent fraud and protect business operations.
3.4. We do not intentionally collect data from children.
3.5. We may also collect personal data from third parties such as LinkedIn or corporate registries.

4. Lawful Basis for Processing Data

4.1. Legitimate interest: prevent fraud and improve functionality, unless outweighed by your rights.
4.2. Consent: for specific actions such as marketing or cookies.
4.3. Legal obligation: to comply with regulatory requirements.
4.4. Contract: to fulfill agreements made with you.

5. Use of the Archer Protect Website

5.1. We automatically collect log file data like IP address, location, browser type, OS, and page views.
5.2. This helps improve the website, diagnose issues, understand usage, and tailor our services.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

6.1. We use cookies, flash objects, beacons, and similar technologies.
6.2. They help us:

  • Remember preferences

  • Personalize content and ads

  • Identify users across devices

  • Monitor service effectiveness

  • Track metrics like traffic and usage

  • Diagnose tech problems

6.3. See our cookie notice here:
https://www.archerprotect.com/cookies.pdf

7. Sharing Information with Third Parties

7.1. Your data is processed primarily by Archer and may be shared with service providers, financial institutions, payment processors, etc.
7.2. Our third-party providers host secure databases but do not access your data beyond storage.
7.3. Data may be used to prevent fraud and protect business operations.
7.4. We don’t sell your data. Data is only disclosed when:

  • You request it

  • Required by law

  • With partners acting on our behalf

  • In emergencies or disputes

  • To authorized legal representatives

  • As anonymized/aggregated stats for marketing or service improvement

8. Transferring Personal Data

8.1. Archer Protect, Inc. is based in the U.S., and transfers data according to Nigerian and other data protection laws.
8.2. Data is transferred with consent, to fulfill contracts, or under legitimate interest. Safeguards are in place, including data processing agreements.
8.3. For details, contact: privacy@archerprotect.com

9. Data Subject Rights

You have the following rights under applicable data protection laws:

  • Right to be informed: Know how your data is used.

  • Right of access: Request a copy of your data.

  • Right to rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.

  • Right to erasure: Ask to delete your data.

  • Right to restrict processing: Temporarily limit processing.

  • Right to data portability: Receive or transfer your data in digital format.

  • Right to object: Stop processing of your data.

  • Rights on automated decision-making: Opt out of fully automated decisions.

  • Right to withdraw consent: Withdraw anytime if data is processed under consent.

  • Right to lodge a complaint: Contact the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC).

📧 Questions or complaints: privacy@archerprotect.com

10. Data Storage and Retention

10.1. Data is stored on Archer’s servers or on cloud services in the U.S. Retention is tied to customer relationships and legal obligations.
10.2. Prospect data is kept as long as it has business value. Data is purged when no longer needed or upon verified request.
10.3. For more info on storage duration or your rights, contact: privacy@archerprotect.com

11. Questions, Concerns, or Complaints

If you have any concerns or wish to exercise your rights, contact:

Archer Protect, Inc.
4 Lynnette Drive
Fairview, NC 28730
📧 privacy@archerprotect.com