Privacy Policy for ZetVerify

Effective Date: 16th Feb 2026

1. Introduction

ZetVerify (“we”, “our”, “us”) is committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you use our platform.

Our practices are designed to comply with the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR) and the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA), ensuring that your data is handled with the highest level of security and transparency.

By accessing or using ZetVerify, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

We collect the following categories of data:

a. Personal Identification Data

  • National Identification Number (NIN)
  • Phone number
  • Name and identity details (returned from verification services)

b. Biometric Data

  • Facial images/selfies submitted for face verification

c. Financial Data

  • Wallet transactions
  • Payment records (we do not store full card/bank details where third-party processors are used)

d. Business & Tax Data

  • Company registration details (CAC)
  • Tax Identification Number (TIN) and related status

e. Technical Data

  • IP address
  • Device information
  • Browser type
  • Activity logs

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your data strictly for the following purposes:

  • To perform identity verification (NIN, phone, face match)
  • To verify business and tax information (CAC, TIN)
  • To process wallet transactions
  • To provide transaction history and receipts
  • To improve system performance and security
  • To prevent fraud and misuse of our platform

We do not use your data for unrelated purposes.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your data based on:

  • Your explicit consent
  • Fulfillment of service requests initiated by you
  • Compliance with legal and regulatory obligations

5. Data Sharing

We may share your data with:

  • Licensed verification providers (e.g., identity verification APIs)
  • Payment processors for wallet funding
  • Regulatory authorities where required by law

We do not sell your personal data to third parties.

6. Biometric Data Handling

Facial images submitted for verification:

  • Are used only for identity verification
  • Are not stored permanently unless required for audit purposes
  • May be automatically deleted after processing

We do not use biometric data for profiling or tracking.

7. Data Retention

We retain data only as long as necessary:

  • Verification logs: retained for audit and support purposes
  • Transaction records: retained for financial accountability
  • Biometric data: retained temporarily or deleted after use

8. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures, including:

  • Encryption of sensitive data
  • Secure API communication
  • Access control and authentication mechanisms
  • Monitoring for unauthorized access

Despite these measures, no system is completely secure. Users are advised to protect their account credentials.

9. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Request deletion (where applicable)
  • Withdraw consent at any time

Requests can be made via our support channels.

10. Cookies and Tracking

We may use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Improve user experience
  • Analyze usage patterns
  • Enhance security

You can control cookies via your browser settings.

11. Third-Party Services

ZetVerify relies on third-party providers for verification and payment processing. These providers have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

13. Contact Us

For questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, contact:

Email: support@zetverify.com.ng
Company: ZetVerify

14. Consent

By using ZetVerify, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to this Privacy Policy.