At Black Diamond Foundation (“we,” “our,” or “the Foundation”), we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and disclose your information in compliance with Nigerian law.

1. Information Collection: We may collect the following types of information:
   • Personal Information: Name, contact details (email, phone number), address, and payment information when you register, bid, or list products for auction.
   • Non-Personal Information: Browser type, IP address, device information, and browsing activity on our site.
   • Transaction Data: Details related to products you have bought or sold.
2. Methods of Collection:
   • Direct Interaction Through registration, form submissions, and communication via email or phone.
   • Automated Technologies: Cookies and other tracking technologies that collect data about your interaction with our website.
   • Third-Party Sources:Publicly available databases or business partners.
3. Use of Information: We use collected information to:
   • Facilitate transactions and provide auction services.
   • Communicate updates about your transactions, bidding activities, and account.
   • Improve our website and user experience.
   • Prevent fraud and maintain security.
   • Send promotional information (if you have opted in).
4. Data Sharing and Disclosure: We may share your data:
   • With Service Providers: For payment processing, hosting, and marketing services.
   • With Legal Authorities: If required by law, to comply with legal obligations or protect our rights.
   • With Business Partners: For co-branded services or promotions (with consent).
5. Children’s Privacy: We use collected information to: Our website uses cookies to personalize content, analyze site traffic, and manage user sessions. You can modify your browser settings to reject cookies; however, this may limit certain features.
6. Data Security: We implement security measures, such as encryption and access control, to protect your personal information. While we strive to secure your data, online transmission carries inherent risks, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Data Retention: Your data will be stored for as long as it is necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, comply with legal requirements, and resolve disputes.
8. User Rights: Under Nigerian law, you have the right to:
   • Access: Request access to the data we hold about you.
   • Rectification: Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete data.
   • Deletion: Request deletion of your data, subject to legal and operational constraints.
   • Withdraw Consent: Withdraw your consent for marketing communications by contacting us.
9. Data Retention: Our website is not intended for children under 18. We do not knowingly collect data from minors without parental consent. If we discover that a child’s data has been collected without proper consent, we will take steps to delete it.
10. International Data Transfers: Your data may be transferred outside Nigeria for processing. We ensure that appropriate data protection measures are in place in compliance with Nigerian data protection laws.
11. Changes to the Privacy Policy: We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be posted on this page, and significant updates may be communicated via email or site notifications.
12. Policy Acceptance: By using our website, you agree to this Privacy Policy and the collection and use of your information as described herein.