Data Privacy Policy

1. Executive Overview & Scope

AMPIA LIMITED ("AMPIA", "we", "us", or "our") operates technology holding platforms including the Artisans Finder marketplace ecosystem (artisansfinder.net). This Data Privacy Policy governs how we collect, process, store, and protect personal data in compliance with the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA) 2023 and international data privacy benchmarks.

2. Categories of Data Collected

• Identity & KYC Data: Full name, telephone number, email address, and government-issued ID card details for verified artisan accounts.
• Geospatial Data: Real-time latitude and longitude coordinates for dispatch matching and proximity calculations.
• Financial Data: Transaction records and payment reference tokens handled securely via CBN-licensed payment partners (Paystack).
• Technical & Telemetry Data: IP address, device identifier, and app usage logs.

3. Purpose and Legal Basis for Data Processing

We process personal data strictly under NDPA 2023 legal bases:

• Contract Performance: Connecting clients with nearby verified artisans and facilitating platform subscription services.
• Legal & Regulatory Compliance: Fulfilling identity vetting and anti-fraud standards under Nigerian law.
• Legitimate Interest: Preventing fraud, enhancing platform safety, and maintaining system telemetry.

4. Data Sharing and Third-Party Transfer

AMPIA does not sell personal data to third parties. Data is shared exclusively with:

• Licensed Payment Gateways: Paystack for artisan subscription payment processing.
• Cloud Storage Providers: Encrypted cloud infrastructure.

5. Data Subject Rights (NDPA 2023)

Under the NDPA 2023, users maintain rights to:

• Access and copy their personal data.
• Rectify inaccurate or incomplete identity details.
• Request full erasure and deletion of account data (see our Account Deletion Request Portal).
• Object to automated processing or request human intervention.

6. Data Protection Officer (DPO) Contact