Privacy Policy

1. About this policy

Zootech ("Zootech", "we", "us", or "our") is an animal science and agricultural technology research organization. This Privacy Policy explains how we may collect, use, store, and protect information when you visit our website, contact us, or use our services and technologies.

2. Information we may collect

Depending on how you interact with Zootech, we may collect information such as:

• Contact information you voluntarily provide, such as your name, email address, organization, or message.
• Information submitted when you inquire about research, partnerships, funding, or commercial opportunities.
• Basic technical information such as browser type, device information, IP address, and general website usage information.
• Information contained in files, images, or other materials you choose to send to us.

3. How we use information

We may use information we receive to:

• Respond to inquiries and communicate with you.
• Evaluate and manage research, academic, technology, and commercial partnerships.
• Provide, maintain, improve, and secure our website and services.
• Develop and evaluate agricultural and animal-science technologies.
• Meet legal, regulatory, security, and administrative requirements.

4. Research and submitted data

Zootech may conduct research involving agricultural, livestock, environmental, operational, or other scientific information. Where information is submitted to us for research or product development, we will use it for the purpose for which it was provided or another compatible lawful purpose. We will take reasonable steps to protect confidential information and personal data.

5. Cookies and analytics

Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to support essential website functionality, understand website usage, and improve the experience. Where required, we will provide appropriate choices or notices regarding non-essential cookies.

6. Sharing information

We do not sell personal information. We may share information with trusted service providers, research collaborators, professional advisers, or other parties where reasonably necessary to operate our services, conduct legitimate research, fulfill a request, protect our rights, or comply with applicable law.

7. Data security

We use reasonable technical and organizational measures designed to protect information against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, alteration, or disclosure. However, no internet transmission or storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

8. Data retention

We retain information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purpose for which it was collected, to maintain business and research records, resolve disputes, enforce agreements, or satisfy legal and regulatory obligations.

9. Your privacy rights

Depending on applicable law, you may have rights relating to your personal data, including rights to request access, correction, deletion, restriction, or other appropriate remedies. Requests may be subject to lawful limitations and verification.

Where applicable, Zootech will handle personal data in accordance with the Nigeria Data Protection Act, 2023 and applicable guidance of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission.

10. Children's privacy

Our website and services are not intentionally directed at children. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without an appropriate legal basis or consent where required.

11. Third-party services

Our website or services may link to or rely on third-party platforms and services. Those services operate under their own terms and privacy policies. Zootech is not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites or services.

12. Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our services, technology, legal requirements, or practices. The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised "Last updated" date.