Privacy Policy

Last Updated: October 23, 2025

The Digital Assets Traders Association of Nigeria ("DATAN", "we", "us", "our") is committed to protecting the privacy of our members, website visitors, and stakeholders. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website [Your Website URL] or interact with our services.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Register for membership (e.g., name, email address, phone number, business details, KYC documents).
• Contact us via email or our contact form (e.g., name, email, message content).
• Subscribe to newsletters or updates.
• Register for events or trainings.

We may also automatically collect certain information when you visit our website, such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and pages viewed.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

• Processing membership applications and managing member accounts.
• Verifying member identity and compliance (KYC/AML).
• Communicating with you about your membership, inquiries, events, and updates.
• Providing access to member resources and benefits.
• Improving our website and services.
• Complying with legal and regulatory obligations.
• Sending newsletters or promotional materials (where consent is given).
• Facilitating dispute resolution between members.

3. Disclosure of Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personally identifiable information to outside parties except in the following circumstances:

• **Service Providers:** We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or servicing you (e.g., payment processors, email service providers), so long as those parties agree to keep this information confidential.
• **Legal Requirements:** We may disclose your information when required by law, such as in response to a subpoena, court order, or governmental request (e.g., from EFCC, SEC, CBN), or when we believe disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, prevent fraud, or ensure the safety of our users.
• **Public Verification Portal:** Limited information (e.g., Name/Company Name, DATAN ID, Verification Status) may be publicly displayed via our verification portal to confirm member legitimacy, as outlined in our membership terms.
• **Consent:** We may share your information with your consent.

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, please note that no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

5. Your Data Protection Rights

Depending on your location and applicable laws (such as the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation - NDPR), you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

• The right to access your personal data.
• The right to request correction of inaccurate data.
• The right to request erasure of your data (under certain conditions).
• The right to object to or restrict processing.
• The right to data portability.
• The right to withdraw consent (where applicable).

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience and analyze website traffic. You can usually modify your browser setting to decline cookies if you prefer.

7. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Digital Assets Traders Association of Nigeria (DATAN)
123 Tech Road, Victoria Island,
Lagos, Nigeria
Email: privacy@datan.ng
Phone: +234 123 456 7890