Effective Date: 12/Jan/2026

Last Updated: 12/Jan/2026

Welcome to FirstGuide247.com (“we”, “us”, “our”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and respecting your data protection rights. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect the personal data of visitors (“you”, “your”) in accordance with:

Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA) 2023 / Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR);

European Union General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR); and

United States privacy principles and applicable state laws (e.g., CCPA/CPRA provisions).

By visiting or using our website, you agree to the terms of this policy.

Who We Are

Website: https://firstguide247.com

Contact email:  privacy@firstguide247.com
or data@firstguide247.com

Address: 

You are the “data subject” whose personal data we collect, and we are the “controller” responsible for processing that data for the purposes described below.

Data We Collect and How We Collect It

We collect the following types of data:

Personal Data You Provide Directly:

• Name

• Email address

• Phone number (optional)

• Contact form submissions
• Newsletter sign-ups

• Comments or feedback

 

We collect this data when you voluntarily submit it via forms, e-mail, newsletter sign-up, or other direct interactions.

Automatically Collected Data

We and third-party services collect data automatically when you visit our website:

• IP address

• Device & browser information

• Cookies and tracking technologies

• Analytics data (pages visited, time on site)

 

This information helps us improve our services and user experience.

Cookies

We use cookies to:

• Remember your preferences

• Enable essential site functions

• Measure performance

 

You may accept or decline cookies through a cookie notice or settings control. Declining some cookies may affect site functionality.

Legal Bases for Processing Data

We rely on the following lawful grounds:

Jurisdiction Lawful Basis Examples

• Nigeria (NDPR/NDP Act) Consent, Legitimate Interest, Legal Obligation Consent for newsletters; security logs; compliance with law; user requests
• EU (GDPR) Consent, Contract, Legitimate Interest, Legal Compliance Analytics with consent; contract fulfillment
• USA (CCPA-like) Business Purposes, Consent Providing services; marketing emails (with opt-in)

 

How We Use Your Data

We use your data for:

• Providing, operating & improving our website

• Responding to your inquiries

• Sending newsletters (only with your consent)

• Analytics to understand usage trends

• Detecting fraud and ensuring security

• Complying with legal obligations

 

Sharing Your Data

We may share your data with:

• Service providers (e.g., hosting, email management, analytics)

• Legal authorities if required by law

• Third parties with your consent

 

We require that any third party we share data with implement appropriate security measures.

International Data Transfers

Your data may be transferred to, stored, or processed outside of Nigeria, the EU, or the USA. Where required by law (e.g., GDPR), we use approved transfer mechanisms and safeguards to protect your data.

Your Rights For EU Residents (GDPR)

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data

• Correct inaccurate data

• Delete your data (“right to be forgotten”)

• Restrict or object to processing

• Data portability

• Withdraw consent

• To exercise these rights, contact us at [Insert email].

For Nigerian Residents (NDPR/NDP Act)

You have the right to:

• Be informed of data processing

• Access your data

• Rectify data

• Object to processing

• Data portability

• Erasure under certain conditions

• Lodge a complaint with the NDPC

 

You can contact the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) for unresolved complaints.

For U.S. Residents (CCPA-style)

You may request:

• Information about what personal information we collect

• Deletion of your personal information

• Opt-out of certain sales (we do not sell data)

• Non-discrimination for exercising your rights

 

Contact us to exercise these rights.

Data Retention

We retain personal data only for:

• As long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected

• As required by law

• As needed to resolve disputes or enforce agreements

 

After retention periods expire, data is securely deleted.

Security of Your Data

We implement industry-standard technical and administrative safeguards to protect data from unauthorized access, alteration, destruction, or disclosure.

Third-Party Links

Our site may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their individual policies before submitting personal data.

Children’s Data

Our services are not directed to individuals under 13 years old (or applicable age in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors without parental consent.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy to reflect changes in law or our data practices. The “Effective Date” at the top will change when updates occur.

Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or wish to exercise your rights, contact:

📧 Email: privacy@firstguide247.com
📍 Address: withheld