Privacy Policy for GEEPloan.com.ng

Effective Date: July 22, 2026
Last Updated: July 22, 2026

Welcome to GEEPloan.com.ng (“Website,” “we,” “our,” or “us”).

Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you visit https://geeploan.com.ng.

GEEPloan.com.ng is an independent educational and informational website that publishes news, guides, and updates relating to the Government Enterprise and Empowerment Programme (GEEP) and other government empowerment initiatives in Nigeria.

We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or acting on behalf of the Federal Government of Nigeria, the Bank of Industry (BOI), NIRSAL Microfinance Bank, or any government agency.

We do not provide loans, process loan applications, request payments, or collect sensitive financial information such as your BVN, NIN, ATM PIN, passwords, or banking credentials.

By accessing or using this Website, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of information.

Information You Provide Voluntarily

You may provide personal information when you:

• Contact us through our contact form.
• Subscribe to our newsletter.
• Leave comments on articles.
• Send us emails or other inquiries.

Depending on your interaction, we may collect:

• Full name
• Email address
• Information you voluntarily include in your message

You should avoid submitting sensitive personal information unless it is necessary for your inquiry.

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our Website, certain information may be collected automatically, including:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Device type
• Operating system
• Internet Service Provider (ISP)
• Date and time of access
• Pages viewed
• Time spent on pages
• Referring website
• Clickstream data
• General location information derived from your IP address

This information helps us improve Website performance and user experience.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Operate and maintain our Website.
• Improve our content and services.
• Respond to your inquiries.
• Send newsletters or updates if you subscribe.
• Monitor Website traffic and performance.
• Detect fraud, abuse, or security threats.
• Comply with legal obligations.
• Protect our legal rights and interests.

We process personal information only where we have a lawful basis to do so.

3. Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience.

Cookies may be used to:

• Remember user preferences.
• Understand visitor behavior.
• Measure Website performance.
• Improve Website functionality.
• Deliver relevant advertising.

You can disable cookies through your browser settings. However, some Website features may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

4. Google AdSense and Advertising Cookies

This Website may display advertisements through Google AdSense and other third-party advertising partners.

Google may use cookies, including the DoubleClick DART Cookie, to display personalized advertisements based on your visits to this Website and other websites.

You can manage or opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google’s Ads Settings:

https://adssettings.google.com

You can also learn more about how Google uses information from websites and apps by visiting:

https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites

Third-party advertising partners may also use cookies, web beacons, or similar technologies to measure advertising performance.

5. Google Analytics

We may use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our Website.

Google Analytics may collect information including:

• Pages visited
• Session duration
• Device information
• Browser information
• Geographic region
• Traffic source

Google Analytics does not identify you personally.

You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing Google’s browser add-on if you choose.

6. Third-Party Services

Our Website may use third-party services including:

• Google AdSense
• Google Analytics
• Email newsletter providers
• Website hosting providers
• Spam protection services

Each third-party provider maintains its own privacy practices.

We encourage you to review their respective privacy policies before using their services.

7. Third-Party Websites

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites, including official government portals.

Once you leave our Website, this Privacy Policy no longer applies.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external websites.

8. Data Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.

We may share information only when:

• Required by law.
• Required to protect our legal rights.
• Necessary to investigate fraud or security issues.
• Working with trusted service providers who process data on our behalf.

Any third-party service provider must protect your information in accordance with applicable law.

9. Data Retention

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

• Provide our services.
• Respond to inquiries.
• Meet legal obligations.
• Resolve disputes.
• Enforce our agreements.

When information is no longer required, we securely delete or anonymize it.

10. Your Privacy Rights

Subject to applicable law, including the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA) 2023, you may have the right to:

• Request access to your personal information.
• Request correction of inaccurate information.
• Request deletion of your personal information.
• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.
• Object to certain forms of processing.
• Request restriction of processing.
• Request information about how your data is processed.
• Lodge a complaint with the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC).

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

11. Data Security

We implement appropriate administrative, technical, and organizational measures designed to protect your personal information.

Despite our efforts, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure.

Accordingly, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

12. Children’s Privacy

This Website is intended primarily for adults seeking information about government empowerment programmes.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13.

If you believe a child has provided personal information through our Website, please contact us so we can remove it promptly.

13. International Visitors

Our Website is operated from Nigeria.

If you access our Website from another country, you understand that your information may be processed and stored in Nigeria, where data protection laws may differ from those in your jurisdiction.

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

Whenever changes are made, the Last Updated date at the top of this page will be revised.

Your continued use of this Website after changes become effective constitutes your acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.

15. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests relating to this Privacy Policy, please contact us.

GEEPloan.com.ng

Website: https://geeploan.com.ng

Contact Page: https://geeploan.com.ng/contact-us

Email: privacy@geeploan.com.ng