1. Who We Are
CheckInvestNg (“we”, “us”, “our”) is a Nigerian investment information and calculator platform accessible at https://www.checkinvestng.com. We are the Data Controller for personal data processed through this website.
For privacy enquiries, contact us at: privacy@checkinvestng.com
2. Data We Collect
We collect data in the following ways:
- —Data You Provide: When you subscribe to our newsletter or submit a contact form, we collect your name and email address.
- —Usage Data (automatically collected): We collect anonymised analytics data including pages visited, time on site, browser type, and country. This is collected via a privacy-respecting analytics tool and does not include your IP address in identifiable form.
- —Calculator Inputs: Investment amounts and parameters you enter into our calculators are processed locally in your browser. We do not transmit or store your calculator inputs on our servers.
- —Cookies: We use essential cookies for site functionality (e.g. currency preference) and optional analytics cookies. You may manage cookie preferences via your browser settings.
3. How We Use Your Data
- —To provide our services: Delivering calculator results, live rate data, and site features.
- —To communicate with you: Responding to contact form submissions; sending newsletters only if you subscribed.
- —To improve our platform: Analysing aggregate usage patterns to improve content and functionality.
- —Legal compliance: Meeting our obligations under applicable Nigerian law.
4. Legal Basis for Processing
Under the NDPR, we process your personal data on the following lawful bases:
- —Consent — for newsletter subscriptions and optional analytics cookies.
- —Legitimate interests — for anonymised site analytics to improve the platform.
- —Contract — when you request a service from us directly.
- —Legal obligation — where required by Nigerian law.
5. Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal data. We may share data with trusted third-party processors who assist us in operating the platform (e.g. email delivery services, analytics providers). All processors are contractually bound to protect your data.
We may also share data if required to do so by Nigerian law, court order, or government authority.
6. Advertising
CheckInvestNg displays advertisements to support the free service. We use Google AdSense, which may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this site and other websites. You can opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.
7. Data Retention
Newsletter email addresses are retained until you unsubscribe. Contact form submissions are retained for up to 12 months. Anonymised analytics data may be retained indefinitely in aggregate form.
8. Your Rights Under the NDPR
As a data subject, you have the right to:
- ✓Access the personal data we hold about you
- ✓Request correction of inaccurate data
- ✓Request erasure of your data (right to be forgotten)
- ✓Object to or restrict our processing of your data
- ✓Withdraw consent at any time (where processing is consent-based)
- ✓Lodge a complaint with the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC)
To exercise any of these rights, email us at privacy@checkinvestng.com.
9. Security
We implement industry-standard security measures including HTTPS/TLS encryption for all data in transit, access controls, and regular security reviews. However, no internet transmission is 100% secure. We encourage you to use strong passwords and not share sensitive financial information via contact forms.
10. Children's Privacy
CheckInvestNg is not directed at children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we become aware that a child has provided personal data, we will delete it promptly.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of CheckInvestNg after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
12. Contact
For any privacy-related queries, please contact: privacy@checkinvestng.com.
You may also reach us via our contact form.