Tugboat, Fuel Barge, Barges And Seagoing Vessel Association Of Nigeria – Data Privacy Statement

This Data Privacy Statement explains how we, The Tugboat, Fuel Barge, Barges And Seagoing Vessel Association Of Nigeria, collect, use, disclose, and protect personal information in accordance with the relevant laws and regulations, including requirements of the Nigerian Data Protection Regulations (NDPR) 2019 under the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) Act.

Data Collected

We may collect a variety of personal information on companies and individuals who visit and interact with our website (www.tubavs.org). This could include, but is not limited to:

  • Contact information (Company name and Individual’s name, Individual’s ID Number, email address, phone number)
  • Nature of Business
  • Business Registration Number
  • Demographic information
  • Website usage information (IP address, browser details, and device information)
  • Communication preferences

It is not compulsory for the Companies to provide the TUBAVS with the Business Registration Certificate number, in which case other proof of “carrying out business in Nigeria” may be requested.

Lawfulness Of Processing Personal Information

  • Consent: We may process personal information with the individual’s explicit consent for particular purposes that cannot be unreasonably withheld.
  • Contractual Necessity: Processing personal information may be required to carry out a contract or perform pre-contractual actions at the individual’s request.
  • Legitimate purposes: We may process personal information if it is required for our legitimate purposes and does not violate the individual’s rights and freedoms.
  • Legal duties: Processing personal information may be required to meet legal duties to which we are bound.

How Personal Data Is Used:

The following uses of personal data are possible:

  • To supply and uphold our offerings.
  • To reply to questions, demands, or assistance from members.
  • To include the data in our yearly yearbook and post it on the internet in the Members List section.
  • To enhance and customize our website’s user experience.
  • To distribute news releases, circulars, updates, and other correspondence on a regular basis.
  • To adhere to relevant laws, rules, and court orders.

Data Protection

Unless otherwise mandated or allowed by law, we only keep personal data for as long as it takes to accomplish the goals specified in this data privacy statement.

Data Communication

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may disclose personal information to trusted service providers who help us run our website and conduct business. These third parties are contractually obligated to protect the confidentiality and security of personal information. The information will be included in both our website’s Membership Directory / List section. Members always have the right to access and correct any information held by TUBAVS about them.

Data Transfer

In some cases, we may transfer personal information to locations outside of Nigeria that have different data protection laws and regulations. We ensure that adequate safeguards are in place to protect personal information during such transfers, in accordance with the NDPR and NITDA.

Right Of Data Subjects

Individuals have specific rights regarding their personal information under the NDPR and NITDA, including the right to:

  • Manage personal information, including access, correction, and deletion.
  • Restrict or object to processing personal information.
  • Withdraw consent at any time (if applicable).
  • File a complaint with the supervisory authority.

You may exercise your rights by emailing info@tubavs.org

Security Measures

We use adequate technical and organizational security measures to protect personal information against unauthorized access, modification, disclosure, or destruction. Nevertheless, no technique of Internet communication or electronic storage is 100% safe.

The TUBAVS is not liable for the content or privacy policies of websites to which it may link.

Privacy Policy Update

TUBAVS has the right to revise this Data Privacy Statement from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations. We encourage individuals to revisit this statement on a regular basis for the most up-to-date information on our privacy standards.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, complaints, or requests about our Data Privacy Statement or our privacy policies, please contact us using the following information:

Tugboats, Fuel Barge, Barges And Seagoing Vessel Association of Nigeria (TUBAVS)

Address: Port Harcourt, River State, Nigeria

Tel: (+234) 915.281.1805

Tel:(+234) 707.281.2633

Email: info@tubavs.org

Email: tubavs@tubavs.org