Effective date: 29-07-2026
Last updated: 01-08-2026

1. Introduction

Spain–Nigeria Connect respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store and share your information when you:

Visit our website

Create a membership account

Start a free trial

Purchase a membership

Register for an event

Submit an opportunity

Apply to host an event

Join our mailing list

Contact our team

Use our member platform and related services

Spain–Nigeria Connect is operated by [LEGAL ENTITY NAME], registered at [REGISTERED ADDRESS].

For data-protection purposes, [LEGAL ENTITY NAME] is the data controller responsible for your personal information.

2. Information

We Collect Personal and Contact Information

We may collect:

Full name

Email address

Phone number

Country of residence

Nationality

Postal or billing address

Preferred contact method

Membership Information

Depending on your membership tier, we may collect:

School, university or institution

Course or field of study

Professional title and skills

Employment and business information

Company or organization name

Company registration information

Industry and sector

Website and social-media profiles

Partnership and investment interests

Organization profiles and supporting documents

Payment Information

When you start a trial or purchase a membership, payment information may be collected by our authorized payment processor.

We do not ordinarily store your full card number or card security code. Payment details are processed by providers such as Stripe or another connected payment processor.

Stripe processes information for payment processing, fraud prevention, verification and related financial services. Stripe Privacy Centre

Platform and Technical Information

We may automatically collect:

IP address

Browser and device type

Operating system

Login activity

Pages visited

Referring website

Cookie identifiers

Platform activity

Date, time and duration of visits

Approximate location based on IP address

Communications

We may retain information contained in:

Emails

Contact-form submissions

Customer-support conversations

SMS or WhatsApp messages

Event and partnership enquiries

Survey responses

3. How We Collect Information

We collect information:

Directly from you

Through forms and checkout pages

When you create or update a profile

When you attend an event

Through cookies and similar technologies

From organizations you represent

From publicly available business sources

From approved partners and service providers

Through referrals and professional introductions

Where information is obtained from another source, we will process it only where permitted by applicable law.

4. How We Use Your Information

We may use your information to:

Create and manage your account

Provide membership benefits

Activate and administer free trials

Process membership payments

Connect members with relevant opportunities

Facilitate business matchmaking

Provide curated introductions

Verify members and organizations

Operate the member directory

Manage events, programs and trade missions

Publish approved opportunities

Respond to enquiries

Provide customer support

Send service and payment notifications

Send newsletters and promotional communications

Improve our website and services

Prevent fraud, misuse and security incidents

Meet legal, tax and regulatory obligations

Establish, exercise or defend legal claims

5. Legal Bases for Processing

Where applicable, we rely on one or more of the following legal bases:

Contract: Processing required to provide your membership or requested service.

Consent: Processing you have specifically agreed to, including certain marketing and cookie activities.

Legitimate interests: Operating, protecting and improving the platform and developing relevant professional relationships.

Legal obligation: Processing required for accounting, taxation, fraud prevention or regulatory compliance.

Public interest: Where relevant to cooperation with government or diplomatic institutions.

You may withdraw consent at any time. Withdrawal does not affect processing performed before consent was withdrawn.

6. Member Directory and Profile Visibility

Some membership benefits include access to a professional or business directory.

Before making profile information visible, we will provide appropriate settings or notices explaining:

What information will be displayed

Who can view it

How you can update it

How you can request its removal

We will not intentionally publish private payment information, identity documents or confidential application information.

7. How We Share Information

We may share information with:

Website and platform providers

Cloud-hosting providers

CRM and communication providers

Payment processors

Email and SMS providers

Analytics and security providers

Professional advisers

Event and program partners

Government or regulatory authorities where legally required

Potential successors in a merger, restructuring or transfer of operations

We may also share professional or business-profile information with another member when you request or agree to an introduction.

We do not sell personal information for monetary consideration.

8. International Data Transfers

Spain–Nigeria Connect operates across different countries. Your information may therefore be processed in Spain, Nigeria or other countries where our service providers operate.

Where required, we use appropriate safeguards for international transfers, including contractual protections, adequacy decisions or other legally recognized transfer mechanisms.

9. Data Retention

We retain information only for as long as reasonably necessary to:

Maintain your membership

Deliver services

Complete introductions and transactions

Meet legal and accounting requirements

Resolve disputes

Enforce agreements

Prevent fraud and abuse

When information is no longer required, we will delete, anonymize or securely archive it, subject to applicable legal requirements.

10. Cookies and Similar Technologies

Our website may use:

Essential cookies

Preference cookies

Analytics cookies

Marketing cookies

Authentication and security cookies

Non-essential cookies will be used only where the required consent has been obtained.

You can manage cookies through our cookie banner or your browser settings. Disabling some cookies may affect website functionality.

11. Marketing Communications

With your permission or where otherwise legally allowed, we may send information about:

Membership opportunities

Events and trade missions

Funding and investment opportunities

Programs and partnerships

Platform updates

Relevant Spain–Nigeria news and resources

You can unsubscribe using the link in an email or contact us at [PRIVACY EMAIL].

Service-related messages concerning your account, payment or security may still be sent when necessary.

12. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

Request access to your information

Correct inaccurate information

Request deletion

Restrict processing

Object to certain processing

Withdraw consent

Request data portability

Opt out of direct marketing

Request information about data sharing

Complain to a data-protection authority

Request human review of certain automated decisions

These rights may be subject to lawful limitations.

To submit a request, contact [PRIVACY EMAIL]. We may need to verify your identity before completing the request.

13. Automated Matching

We may use profile information, interests, sectors and stated preferences to recommend:

Business connections

Investment opportunities

Events

Programs

Jobs and internships

Potential partners

These recommendations do not guarantee suitability, funding, employment, investment or a successful commercial relationship.

You may request further information about material automated processing by contacting us.

14. Information Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical and organizational safeguards designed to protect personal information.

However, no website, payment system or internet transmission is completely secure. You are responsible for protecting your password and notifying us promptly if you suspect unauthorized account activity.

15. Children’s Privacy

Our memberships and services are intended for individuals aged 18 or older.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without legally valid parental or guardian authorization. If you believe a child has submitted information without appropriate authorization, contact us immediately.

16. External Websites

Our platform may link to third-party websites and services. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Review their privacy policies before submitting personal information.

17. Complaints

Please contact us first so we can attempt to resolve your concern.

You may also complain to the appropriate supervisory authority, including:

The Spanish Agency for Data Protection

The Nigeria Data Protection Commission

Another competent authority in your country of residence

18. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect legal, technical or operational changes.

The revised policy will be posted on this page with a new “Last updated” date. Where required, we will provide additional notice or request renewed consent.

19. Contact Us

Spain–Nigeria Connect
Operated by: [LEGAL ENTITY NAME]
Registered address: [FULL ADDRESS]
Email: [PRIVACY EMAIL]
Telephone: [PHONE NUMBER]
Website: [WEBSITE URL]