Your privacy matters to us. This policy explains what information we collect when you visit berge.ng, how we use it, and your rights. We do not sell your personal data.
1. Introduction
Berge Group ("Berge", "we", "us", "our") is committed to protecting the privacy of all visitors to berge.ng. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, store, and protect personal information you provide or that we collect automatically when you use our website.
This policy applies only to berge.ng. Our subsidiary companies operate their own privacy policies:
2. Data Controller
Berge Group acts as the data controller for personal information collected through berge.ng. Contact: privacy@berge.ng · Lagos, Nigeria.
3. Information We Collect
3.1 Information You Provide
When you contact us via email or any contact form, we may collect your name, email address, company name (optional), and the content of your message.
3.2 Information Collected Automatically
| Data Type | What We Collect | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Usage Data | Pages visited, time spent, referring URL | Understanding how our site is used |
| Device Data | Browser type, device type, operating system | Ensuring compatibility and performance |
| IP Address | Approximate location (country/city level) | Security and analytics |
4. How We Use Your Information
We use information we collect to respond to enquiries, engage in business development conversations, improve the website through aggregated analytics, protect the website and systems from malicious activity, and comply with applicable laws. We do not use your information for automated decision-making or profiling.
5. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal information based on legitimate interests (operating our website and responding to enquiries), consent (where you have explicitly provided it), and legal obligation (where required by law).
6. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, trade, or transfer your personal information to outside parties for commercial purposes. We may share your information only with subsidiary companies when your enquiry is directed to them, with service providers who assist in operating our website, and when required by law.
7. Data Retention
- Email and contact messages: up to 2 years from date of receipt
- Website analytics: up to 3 years (anonymised, aggregated)
- Server logs: up to 90 days for security purposes
After the applicable retention period, personal data is securely deleted or anonymised.
8. Your Rights
You have the right to access a copy of your personal data; request correction of inaccurate information; request deletion of your data; restrict or object to processing; and receive your data in a portable format. To exercise these rights, contact privacy@berge.ng. We will respond within 30 days.
9. Security
We implement HTTPS encryption for all data transmitted to and from this website, restrict access to personal data on a need-to-know basis, and conduct regular security reviews. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
10. Cookies
Our website may use essential cookies for functionality (such as remembering your dark/light mode preference) and anonymous analytics cookies in aggregated form only. We do not use advertising or third-party tracking cookies. You can control cookies through your browser settings.
11. Children's Privacy
berge.ng is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact privacy@berge.ng and we will promptly delete it.
12. Subsidiary Sites and Services
When you navigate from berge.ng to a subsidiary website, you leave the scope of this Privacy Policy. Each subsidiary processes its own customer data under its own privacy policy. Please review these individually at the links above in Section 1.
13. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of the website following any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
14. Contact Us
- Privacy enquiries: privacy@berge.ng
- General: hello@berge.ng