Introduction
Beelpoint ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal information while using the Beelpoint Tax Compliance Tool ("Tool"). This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your data in compliance with Nigeria’s data protection laws, including the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR). By using our Tool, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We collect the following types of personal information when you use the Beelpoint Tax Compliance Tool:
- Personal Identification Information: Name, email address, phone number, address, taxpayer identification number (TIN).
- Tax Information: Income details, tax returns, deductions, and any relevant financial data necessary for tax compliance.
- Usage Data: Information on how you access and interact with the Tool, including IP address, browser type, device information, and usage patterns.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information to:
- Provide and maintain the Beelpoint Tax Compliance Tool.
- Assist in processing and filing tax returns and related tax services.
- Comply with legal and regulatory obligations under Nigerian tax laws.
- Improve and personalize user experience within the Tool.
- Communicate updates, notifications, and support-related information.
- Prevent fraud and enhance the security of your personal data.
3. Legal Basis for Processing
Our legal grounds for processing your personal information include:
- Consent: By using the Tool, you consent to the collection and processing of your information.
- Contractual Obligation: The data is necessary for fulfilling the services provided through the Tool, such as assisting with tax compliance and filing.
- Legal Compliance: We are required by Nigerian tax authorities to collect and process certain data to comply with tax regulations.
- Legitimate Interest: To improve our services and safeguard your data.
4. How We Share Your Information
We may share your personal data in the following cases:
- With Tax Authorities: When required to submit tax returns and other regulatory filings to the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) or other relevant Nigerian tax authorities.
- Service Providers: Third-party providers who assist with the operations and maintenance of the Tool (e.g., cloud hosting services, payment processors). These providers are contractually obligated to safeguard your information.
- Legal Obligations: We may disclose your personal data if required by law, regulation, or legal process, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of Beelpoint, users, or others.
5. Data Security
We implement robust security measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. These measures include encryption, access controls, and secure storage of personal data. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, including compliance with legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. Once your data is no longer needed for these purposes, we will securely delete or anonymize it.
7. Your Data Protection Rights
Under the NDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Correction: You have the right to request corrections to any inaccuracies in your data.
- Erasure: You may request the deletion of your personal data under certain circumstances.
- Objection: You can object to the processing of your data where it is not necessary for the performance of a contract or legal compliance.
- Data Portability: You have the right to request that your data be transferred to another service provider in a structured, machine-readable format.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the contact details provided below.
8. International Data Transfers
Your personal information may be stored and processed in locations outside Nigeria. When we transfer your data internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your privacy, such as standard contractual clauses or similar lawful mechanisms.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on our website or through the Tool.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us at:
- email: ___________________
- phone: ___________________
- address: No. 15, Olowu Street, Ikeja, Lagos
By using the Beelpoint Tax Compliance Tool, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.