Effective Date: 5th July 2025
This Privacy Policy (“Policy”) describes how GUDIE® (“Gudie”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) collects, uses, stores, discloses, and protects your personal information when you interact with us through our website, mobile platforms, or in connection with our products and services.
By accessing our website or purchasing from us, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
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1. Who We Are
We are GUDIE, a brand owned and operated by a registered entity in Nigeria.
•Business Name: GUDIE
•Business Registration Number (BN): 2958145
•Corporate Affairs Commission Registration Number (CRBN): 13698
•Registered Address: Akinfalah Junction, Off University of Ibadan Campus, Agbowo, Ibadan, Nigeria.
The name GUDIE® and its associated brand elements are registered trademarks under Nigerian law. All rights are reserved.
For the purposes of applicable data protection regulations, Gudie is the “data controller” of your personal data.
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2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following categories of personal data:
•Identity Information: Full name, gender, date of birth (optional)
•Contact Information: Email address, phone number, delivery address
•Order Details: Product preferences, order history, billing and shipping information
•Device Information: IP address, browser type, device type, operating system
•Payment Information: Processed securely by third-party payment gateways (we do not store your full card details)
•Communications: Emails, customer service queries, reviews, or feedback
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3. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal data to:
•Fulfill and deliver your orders
•Communicate with you regarding your purchase or inquiries
•Improve our services, products, and customer experience
•Send updates, marketing promotions, and newsletters (only with your consent)
•Comply with legal obligations and protect our rights
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4. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your data based on:
•Contractual necessity – to fulfill your order
•Legitimate interest – for business improvements and security
•Consent – for marketing communications
•Legal obligations – as required by Nigerian law and NDPR
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5. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell or rent your personal data. We may share it with:
•Trusted third-party service providers (e.g. delivery services, payment processors, email platforms)
•Legal or regulatory bodies if required by law or to enforce our legal rights
•Brand partners or affiliates only when necessary to fulfill a specific request or service
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6. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
However, no system is 100% secure. By using our services, you acknowledge that you understand and accept these risks.
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7. Data Retention
We retain your data for as long as necessary to:
•Fulfill your order
•Meet legal and regulatory obligations
•Resolve disputes or enforce agreements
You may request deletion of your data where applicable under law.
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8. Your Rights
Under Nigerian data protection law, you have the right to:
•Access the personal data we hold about you
•Request correction or deletion of your data
•Withdraw consent to marketing
•Lodge a complaint with the Nigeria Data Protection Bureau (NDPB)
To exercise your rights, contact us at hello@gudiebrand.com.
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9. Cookies and Tracking
Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to improve user experience and collect analytics. You can manage your preferences through your browser settings.
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10. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of such sites. Please review their policies separately.
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11. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors without parental consent.
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12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally to reflect changes in legal, technical, or business operations. When we do, we will revise the Effective Date at the top of this page.
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13. Contact Us
For questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy:
Email: hello@gudiebrand.com
Mailing Address: Akinfalah Junction, Off University of Ibadan Campus, Agbowo, Ibadan, Nigeria.