Privacy Policy

PRIVACY & DATA PROTECTION POLICY

Institutional Framework for Data Integrity

Effective Date: February 24, 2026

Entity: Varthub E-commerce Marketplace Ltd

Registration: RC: 9279132 | D-U-N-S: 669826267

Status: Verified Apple, Google, and Meta Developer Entity

At Varthub E-commerce Marketplace Ltd, founded and led by Samuel Uchendu, we operate under a rigorous fiduciary mandate to protect the personal and financial data of our global network. This policy outlines our protocols in strict accordance with the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA) 2023 and global App Store safety standards.

1. DATA ACQUISITION PROTOCOLS

To facilitate a high-velocity e-commerce ecosystem, we collect:

Identity & Contact Data: Legal name, verified phone number, and delivery coordinates.

Transaction & Wallet Data: Order history and encrypted payment confirmations.

Technical & Logistics Data: Real-time GPS telemetry and device identifiers to prevent fraudulent access.

2. DATA DISSEMINATION & THIRD-PARTY SHARING

We share limited data solely to execute fulfillment:

Merchant Partners & Logistics: We disclose identity and delivery coordinates to verified vendors and riders for dispatch.

Regulatory Compliance: Data may be disclosed to the CBN, NDPC, or FCCPC for fraud mitigation or legal mandates.

Service Providers: We only share data with third-party partners (like payment gateways) that adhere to PCI-DSS and equivalent data protection standards.

3. FINANCIAL SECURITY & ENCRYPTION

==As a verified Apple and Google Developer entity==, your Varthub Digital Wallet is protected by institutional-grade encryption. We do not store raw credit card data; all processing is conducted through PCI-DSS compliant gateways to ensure your capital remains shielded.

4. DATA SUBJECT RIGHTS & APP STORE COMPLIANCE

Under the NDPA 2023 and Apple’s App Privacy mandates, users of Varthub possess the following superior rights:

Right to Erasure (Account Deletion): You maintain the absolute right to permanently delete your account and all associated data at any time through the "Delete Account" feature in the Varthub App or by contacting Support@varthub.com.

Right to Audit: You may request a comprehensive report of all data held by the platform.

Right to Revoke Consent: You may withdraw your consent for data processing or tracking at any time via your device settings.

5. DATA RETENTION & LEGAL HOLD

We retain personal data only for the duration necessary to fulfill service obligations and comply with statutory tax and audit requirements in the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

6. DATA PROTECTION OFFICER (DPO)

For inquiries regarding your data rights or to report a perceived breach, please contact our internal compliance department at Support@varthub.com.