CODEBARON TECHNOLOGIES LTD ("CODEBARON", "we", "us", or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting personal information entrusted to us.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, store and protect personal information when you visit our website, communicate with us, use our digital products or services, or otherwise interact with CODEBARON.
We aim to handle personal information responsibly, transparently and in accordance with applicable data protection and privacy laws, including the Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023 ("NDPA"), where applicable.
By using our website or services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.
1. About CODEBARON
CODEBARON TECHNOLOGIES LTD is an enterprise technology and digital transformation company that designs, develops and operates software platforms, digital products, AI-integrated solutions, financial technology solutions and technology infrastructure.
Depending on the service or relationship involved, CODEBARON may act as a data controller, data processor, or another role recognised under applicable data protection law.
Where CODEBARON processes personal information on behalf of a business, institution or organisation, that organisation may determine the purposes and means of processing. In such circumstances, CODEBARON processes information according to the applicable contractual and legal requirements.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect different categories of information depending on how you interact with us.
Information You Provide Directly
This may include:
- Full name
- Email address
- Telephone number
- Organisation or company name
- Job title or professional role
- Business contact information
- Information included in enquiries, proposals or correspondence
- Information submitted through forms on our website
- Information provided when requesting our services
- Information provided during business or partnership discussions
We only request information that is reasonably necessary for the relevant purpose.
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, certain technical information may be collected automatically, including:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device type
- Operating system
- Approximate geographic information derived from technical data
- Pages visited
- Referring website
- Date and time of access
- Website interaction and performance information
This information may be used to maintain security, understand website usage, improve performance and diagnose technical issues.
Information From Third Parties
Where appropriate and lawful, we may receive information from:
- Business partners
- Service providers
- Publicly available sources
- Organisations engaging us for technology services
- Technology and integration providers
We expect third parties that provide personal information to us to have an appropriate lawful basis for doing so.
3. How We Use Personal Information
We may use personal information for purposes including:
Providing Services
To:
- Provide requested products and services
- Respond to enquiries
- Deliver technology projects
- Manage customer and business relationships
- Provide technical support
- Communicate about active engagements
Business Operations
To:
- Manage contracts and commercial relationships
- Process invoices and payments
- Maintain business records
- Manage internal operations
- Maintain appropriate security and access controls
Website Improvement
To:
- Understand how visitors use our website
- Improve website functionality
- Identify technical problems
- Improve user experience
- Monitor website performance
Security and Fraud Prevention
To:
- Protect our systems
- Detect suspicious or unauthorised activity
- Prevent fraud and abuse
- Investigate security incidents
- Maintain audit and security records
Communications
Where appropriate, we may use your contact information to send:
- Responses to enquiries
- Service-related communications
- Business communications
- Updates relating to an ongoing engagement
- Relevant company announcements
Where consent is required by applicable law for marketing communications, we will obtain that consent and provide an appropriate method to withdraw it.
4. Artificial Intelligence and Automated Processing
CODEBARON develops and integrates artificial intelligence into software applications and enterprise systems.
Where AI technologies are used in our services, we take appropriate steps to ensure that personal information is handled responsibly and in accordance with applicable requirements.
Depending on the specific service, AI may be used for purposes such as:
- Intelligent document processing
- Knowledge search
- Customer or member support
- Data analysis
- Report generation
- Workflow automation
- Recommendations
- Operational insights
- Decision-support functions
AI processing may involve third-party technology providers where required to deliver a service.
We do not intend to use personal information for unrelated AI model training without an appropriate lawful basis or other required authorisation.
Where an AI-enabled service makes or supports decisions that may materially affect an individual, the applicable service terms, contractual arrangements and legal requirements will determine the appropriate safeguards and human oversight.
5. Legal Basis for Processing
Depending on the circumstances, we may process personal information on one or more lawful bases recognised under applicable data protection law.
These may include:
- Performance of a contract
- Compliance with a legal obligation
- Legitimate interests
- Consent
- Protection of vital interests
- Other lawful bases recognised under applicable law
Where we rely on consent, you may withdraw that consent where permitted by law.
Withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out before withdrawal.
6. Cookies and Similar Technologies
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to provide functionality, understand website usage, improve performance and maintain security.
Cookies may be:
- Essential cookies required for website functionality
- Analytics cookies used to understand website usage
- Preference cookies used to remember settings
- Other technologies used for security or performance purposes
Where applicable, you may control cookies through your browser settings or through cookie controls provided on our website.
Disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.
7. How We Share Personal Information
We do not sell personal information.
We may share personal information where reasonably necessary with:
Service Providers
Technology providers that support our operations, such as:
- Cloud hosting providers
- Email providers
- Communication providers
- Payment service providers
- Analytics providers
- Security providers
- AI and machine-learning service providers
- Software infrastructure providers
These providers may only process information in accordance with their applicable contractual or legal obligations.
Business Partners
Where necessary to provide a service or fulfil a business engagement, information may be shared with relevant partners.
Legal and Regulatory Authorities
We may disclose information where required or permitted by applicable law, regulation, legal process or lawful governmental request.
Corporate Transactions
If CODEBARON undergoes a merger, acquisition, restructuring, financing, sale of assets or similar transaction, personal information may be transferred as part of that transaction subject to applicable legal requirements.
8. International Data Transfers
Some of our technology, hosting, AI, communication or infrastructure providers may operate outside Nigeria.
Where personal information is transferred across borders, we will take appropriate steps to ensure that the transfer is carried out in accordance with applicable data protection requirements.
This may include contractual safeguards, appropriate security measures, regulatory requirements or other recognised transfer mechanisms.
9. Data Security
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures designed to protect personal information against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, loss, misuse or destruction.
Depending on the nature of the information and service, safeguards may include:
- Secure authentication
- Role-based access controls
- Encryption
- Secure API architecture
- Audit logging
- Access monitoring
- Environment separation
- Backup and recovery procedures
- Security monitoring
- Vulnerability management
- Secure development practices
- Restricted administrative access
No internet-based service can guarantee absolute security. We therefore continuously review and improve our security practices based on the nature and risks associated with the information we process.
10. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, including to:
- Provide services
- Maintain business records
- Meet contractual obligations
- Comply with legal or regulatory requirements
- Resolve disputes
- Enforce agreements
- Maintain security and audit records
When information is no longer required, we may securely delete, anonymise or otherwise dispose of it in accordance with applicable requirements and our retention procedures.
Retention periods may vary depending on the nature of the information and the purpose for which it was collected.
11. Your Privacy Rights
Subject to applicable law and any relevant limitations, you may have rights relating to your personal information, including the right to:
- Request access to personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
- Request deletion of personal information in appropriate circumstances
- Request restriction of certain processing
- Object to certain processing
- Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
- Request information about how your personal information is processed
- Exercise other rights available under applicable data protection law
Some requests may be subject to legal or contractual limitations.
To exercise your rights, contact us using the details provided in the Contact Us section below.
We may need to verify your identity before responding to certain requests.
12. Children's Privacy
Our website and general business services are not intentionally directed at children.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children where such collection is prohibited by applicable law.
If you believe that a child has provided personal information to us without appropriate authorisation, please contact us so that we can investigate and take appropriate action.
13. Third-Party Websites and Services
Our website or services may contain links to third-party websites, applications or services.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content or security of third-party websites or services.
We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party service before providing personal information to them.
14. Business and Enterprise Customers
When CODEBARON provides technology services to an organisation, that organisation may determine how personal information is collected and processed through the platform.
In these circumstances, the organisation may be the relevant data controller while CODEBARON acts as a data processor or service provider.
Enterprise customers may therefore have additional contractual requirements relating to:
- Data processing
- Security
- Retention
- Access control
- Data residency
- Data deletion
- Incident management
- Sub-processors
- Regulatory compliance
Where applicable, these requirements will be addressed through the relevant service agreement, data processing agreement or other contractual documentation.
15. Data Breaches and Security Incidents
We maintain processes designed to identify, investigate and respond to security incidents involving personal information.
Where a security incident occurs that triggers notification obligations under applicable law, we will take the required steps within the applicable regulatory or contractual timelines.
Where appropriate, affected customers or individuals may be notified in accordance with applicable requirements.
16. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our services, technology, legal obligations or privacy practices.
When we make material changes, we may update the "Last Updated" date and, where appropriate, provide additional notice.
We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.
17. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise your privacy rights, or have concerns about how your personal information is handled, please contact us.
CODEBARON TECHNOLOGIES LTD
Email: privacy@codebarontechnologies.com
Website: https://www.codebarontechnologies.com
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
For privacy-related enquiries, please use privacy@codebarontechnologies.com and include sufficient information for us to understand and respond to your request.
18. Complaints
If you believe that your privacy rights have been infringed or that your personal information has not been handled appropriately, we encourage you to contact CODEBARON first so that we can investigate and attempt to resolve the matter.
You may also have the right to lodge a complaint with the relevant data protection authority, including the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) where applicable.
19. Effective Date
This Privacy Policy is effective from September 7, 2026.