This Privacy Policy governs the manner in which BuyMyBusiness (BMB) Business Brokers collects, uses, maintains and discloses information collected from users (each, a “User”) of the https://www.buymybusiness.com.ng (each, a “Site”). This Privacy Policy applies to the Sites and all products and services offered by BuyMyBusiness (BMB) Business Brokers.
Personal identification information
We may collect personal identification information from Users in a variety of ways, including, but not limited to, when Users visit our site, register for membership, subscribe to news and updates, respond to a survey, fill out a form, and in connection with other activities, services, features or resources we make available on our Site. Users may be asked for, as appropriate, name, email address, mailing address, phone number. Users may, however, visit our Site anonymously. We will collect personal identification information from Users only if they voluntarily submit such information to us. Users can always refuse to supply personal identification information, except that it may prevent them from engaging in certain Site related activities.
Non-personal identification information
We may collect non-personal identification information about Users whenever they interact with our Sites. Non-personal identification information may include the browser name, the type of computer and technical information about Users means of connection to our Sites, such as the operating system and the Internet service providers utilized and other similar information.
Web browser cookies
Our Sites may use “cookies” to enhance User experience. User’s web browser places cookies on their hard drive for record-keeping purposes and sometimes to track information about them. User may choose to set their web browser to refuse cookies, or to alert you when cookies are being sent. If they do so, note that some parts of the Site may not function properly.
How we use collected information
BuyMyBusiness (BMB) Business Brokers may collect and use Users personal information for the following purposes:
- To improve customer service
- Information you provide helps us respond to your customer service requests and support needs more efficiently.
- To personalize user experience
- We may use information in the aggregate to understand how our Users as a group use the services and resources provided on our Sites.
- To improve our Sites
- We may use feedback you provide to improve our products and services.
- To run a promotion, contest, survey or other Site feature
- To send Users information they agreed to receive about topics we think will be of interest to them.
- To send periodic emails
- We may use the email address to send User information and updates. It may also be used to respond to their inquiries, questions, and/or other requests. If User decides to opt-in to our mailing list, they will receive emails that may include news, updates, vendor information and promotions, related product or service information, etc. If at any time the User would like to unsubscribe from receiving future emails, we include detailed unsubscribe instructions at the bottom of each email.
- As required by law or valid legal process, or to protect the personal safety of our members or the public.
How we protect your information
We adopt appropriate data collection, storage and processing practices and security measures to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure or destruction of your personal information, username, password, transaction information and data stored on our Sites.
Sharing your personal information
We do not sell, trade, or rent Users personal identification information to others. We may share generic aggregated demographic information not linked to any personal identification information regarding visitors and users with our business partners, trusted affiliates and advertisers for the purposes outlined above. We may use third party service providers to help us operate our business and the Sites or administer activities on our behalf, such as sending out newsletters or surveys. We may share your information with these third parties for those limited purposes provided that you have not opted-out.
Third party websites
Users may find advertising or other content on our Sites that link to the sites and services of our partners, suppliers, advertisers, sponsors, licensors and other third parties. We do not control the content or links that appear on these sites and are not responsible for the practices employed by websites linked to or from our Sites. In addition, these sites or services, including their content and links, may be constantly changing. These sites and services may have their own privacy policies and customer service policies. Browsing and interaction on any other website, including websites which have a link to our Sites, is subject to that website’s own terms and policies.
User Responsibilities
USER RESPONSIBILITY
Your username and password give you access to the BMB IMS. Users are also responsible for obtaining and maintaining their own security certificates in accordance with the Agency Partner Agreement.
Please read these statements carefully.
I agree to maintain the confidentiality of Client information in the BMB IMS in the following manner:
My username and password are for my use only and will not be shared with anyone.
I will enter the password each time I open BMB IMS
I will take reasonable means to keep my password physically secure.
I will only view, obtain, disclose, or use the database information that is necessary to perform my job.
To prevent casual observers from seeing or hearing GMO IMS Client information:
I will log off the BMB IMS before leaving my work area.
I will not leave any computer or electronic device that has the GMO IMS “open and running” unattended.
I will keep my computer monitor or electronic device positioned so that persons not authorized to use the GMO IMS cannot view it.
I will not transmit confidential client information in email form.
I will store hard copies of BMB IMS information in a secure file and not leave such hard copy information in public view on my desk, on a photocopier, printer or fax machine.
I will properly destroy paper copies of BMB IMS information when they are no longer needed unless they are required to be retained in accordance with applicable law.
I will not discuss BMB IMS confidential Client information with staff, Clients, or Client family members in a public area.
I will not discuss BMB IMS confidential Client information on the telephone in any areas where the public might overhear my conversation.
I will not leave messages on my agency’s answering machine or voicemail system that contains BMB IMS confidential Client information.
I will keep answering machine volume low ensuring BMB IMS confidential information left by callers is not overheard by the public or unauthorized persons
I will not transmit client identifying information via email.
I understand that a failure to follow these security steps appropriately may result in a breach of Client BMB IMS confidentiality and BMB IMS security.
If such a breach occurs, my access to the BMB IMS may be terminated and I may be subject to further disciplinary action as defined in the partner agency’s personnel policy.
If I notice or suspect a security breach, I will immediately notify the BMB and all other immediate users.
Comments
When visitors leave comments on the site we collect the data shown in the comments form, and also the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help spam detection.
An anonymized string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to see if you are using it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available here: https://automattic.com/privacy/. After approval of your comment, your profile picture is visible to the public in the context of your comment.
Media
If you upload images to the website, you should avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS) included. Visitors to the website can download and extract any location data from images on the website.
Cookies
If you leave a comment on our site you may opt-in to saving your name, email address and website in cookies. These are for your convenience so that you do not have to fill in your details again when you leave another comment. These cookies will last for one year.
If you visit our login page, we will set a temporary cookie to determine if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.
When you log in, we will also set up several cookies to save your login information and your screen display choices. Login cookies last for two days, and screen options cookies last for a year. If you select “Remember Me”, your login will persist for two weeks. If you log out of your account, the login cookies will be removed.
If you edit or publish an article, an additional cookie will be saved in your browser. This cookie includes no personal data and simply indicates the post ID of the article you just edited. It expires after 1 day.
Embedded content from other websites
Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g. videos, images, articles, etc.). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the exact same way as if the visitor has visited the other website.
These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content, including tracking your interaction with the embedded content if you have an account and are logged in to that website.
Who we share your data with
If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.
How long we retain your data
If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely. This is so we can recognize and approve any follow-up comments automatically instead of holding them in a moderation queue.
For users that register on our website (if any), we also store the personal information they provide in their user profile. All users can see, edit, or delete their personal information at any time (except they cannot change their username). Website administrators can also see and edit that information.
What rights you have over your data
If you have an account on this site, or have left comments, you can request to receive an exported file of the personal data we hold about you, including any data you have provided to us. You can also request that we erase any personal data we hold about you. This does not include any data we are obliged to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
Where your data is sent
Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.
Changes to this privacy policy
BuyMyBusiness (BMB) Business Brokers has the discretion to update this privacy policy at any time. When we do, we will revise the updated date at the bottom of this page. We encourage Users to frequently check this page for any changes to stay informed about how we are helping to protect the personal information we collect. You acknowledge and agree that it is your responsibility to review this privacy policy periodically and become aware of modifications.
Your acceptance of these terms
By using the Sites, you signify your acceptance of this policy. If you do not agree to this policy, please do not use our Sites. Your continued use of the Sites following the posting of changes to this policy will be deemed your acceptance of those changes.
Contacting us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, the practices of the Sites, or your dealings with the Sites, please contact us at:
Web: https://www.buymybusiness.com.ng
Address
15/17 Ogudu Road, Ojota
Lagos State, Nigeria
This document was last updated on April 10, 2023