About Us
Technology Policy Advisory is a strategic advisory and research firm focused on navigating the intersection of technology, law, and public policy in Africa. We help, startups, investors, governments and institutions understand and engage with the policies, regulations, and governance structures shaping Africa’s digital future. From data protection and AI governance to digital identity, fintech regulation, and startup laws, we provide the clarity, insight, and guidance needed to make informed decisions in a fast-changing environment.
Depending on how you interact with us, we may collect different types of data:
What data do we collect and why?
| Who You Are | Your name, contact information, firm details, and transaction history with us. |
| Client | Your name, contact information, and details about your inquiries and interactions with us. |
| Prospective Client | Your name, contact information, and details about your inquiries and interactions with us |
| Website Visitor | Basic technical data about your device (e.g., IP address, browser type) to improve our website functionality. |
| Subscriber & Community Member | Your email address and name (real or pseudonym) when subscribing to our newsletters or joining our community. |
Why do we process your data and the lawful basis
We process your data strictly based on legitimate legal grounds:
| Purpose | Lawful Basis |
| Deliver, develop, and enhance our website experience | Legitimate Interests |
| Provide our services and fulfill contractual obligations | Contractual Necessity |
| Respond to inquiries, manage relationships, and offer support | Legitimate Interests |
| Send newsletters, community alerts, and event details | Consent |
| Comply with legal and regulatory requirements | Legal Obligation |
Your rights.
We deeply respect your rights. You have the right to:
- Access your personal data held by us.
- Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
- Object to processing, particularly for direct marketing purposes.
- Withdraw consent at any time without affecting previous processing.
- Lodge a complaint with relevant supervisory authorities or seek judicial remedies.
International Data Transfers
If we transfer your personal data outside Nigeria, we ensure it is protected using appropriate safeguards compliant with the Nigeria Data Protection Act, including legally approved transfer mechanisms.
Third-Party Data Sharing
We do not sell or unnecessarily share your personal data. However, your data may be shared with:
- Service providers assisting us in operations (e.g., Google Analytics services).
- Authorities or courts if required by law or binding legal processes.
Cookies
We do not use tracking cookies on our website.
Data Retention
Your data is retained only as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described, comply with legal requirements, or until you request its deletion.
Data Security
Protecting your data is important to us. We implement technical, administrative, organisational, and physical measures to the best of our ability to prevent unauthorised access, disclosure, loss, or misuse of your data. Although absolute security is impossible, we are committed to protecting your information as diligently as possible.
Updates to this Notice We may occasionally update this notice and will inform you of any significant changes by posting the updated notice on our website or via direct communication.
For questions, concerns, or to exercise your data rights, reach out to our privacy team: privacy@techpolicyadvisory.com
