Summary: PowerBargain collects information you provide directly, data about how you use our platform, and technical data from your devices. We use this to operate and improve our services. We do not sell your personal data to third parties — ever.
1. Who we are
PowerBargain Technologies Ltd. ("PowerBargain", "we", "us", or "our") is a technology company registered in Nigeria, with offices in Lagos, London, and San Francisco. We operate the PowerBargain platform accessible at powerbargain.tech and related services (the "Services").
For the purposes of the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR), PowerBargain Technologies Ltd. is the data controller for personal data collected via our website and platform.
2. Information we collect
Information you provide directly
When you interact with our Services, you may provide us with:
- Account registration data: name, work email address, company name, job title, and password.
- Contact and inquiry data: information submitted via our contact or demo request forms, including your message content and use case description.
- Payment information: billing details processed securely via our third-party payment processor. We do not store full card numbers on our systems.
- Support communications: content of messages you send to our support team.
Data collected automatically
When you use our website or platform, we automatically collect:
- Usage data: pages visited, features accessed, time spent, actions taken within the platform, and event logs.
- Technical data: IP address, browser type and version, device type, operating system, referring URLs, and session identifiers.
- Cookies and similar technologies: as described in Section 10 below.
Data you import into the platform
If you connect your data sources to PowerBargain (e.g., ERP, CRM, or e-commerce systems), we process that data solely to provide the Services to you, as described in your subscription agreement.
3. How we use your information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide, operate, and maintain our Services
- Process transactions and send related information, including purchase confirmations and invoices
- Respond to your inquiries, questions, and requests
- Send administrative messages about your account and the Services
- Send marketing communications — only where we have your consent or a legitimate interest, and always with an unsubscribe option
- Monitor and analyze usage trends to improve the platform
- Detect, prevent, and address security incidents, fraud, and abuse
- Comply with legal obligations
4. Legal bases for processing
We process your personal data only where we have a valid legal basis. This includes:
- Contract performance: processing necessary to provide the Services you've subscribed to.
- Legitimate interests: to improve our products, detect fraud, and communicate relevant updates — provided these interests are not overridden by your rights.
- Consent: for marketing communications and non-essential cookies, where you have given us explicit consent. You may withdraw consent at any time.
- Legal obligation: where processing is necessary to comply with applicable laws.
5. Sharing and disclosure
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data. We may share data in the following limited circumstances:
- Service providers: trusted third-party vendors who help us deliver the Services (e.g., cloud hosting, payment processing, analytics, customer support software). These vendors are bound by data processing agreements and may only use your data as we direct.
- Business transfers: in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your data may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you of any change in control.
- Legal requirements: where we are required to disclose data by law, court order, or governmental authority.
- Protection of rights: where we believe disclosure is necessary to protect the rights, property, or safety of PowerBargain, our customers, or the public.
6. Data retention
We retain your personal data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide Services. When you close your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal data within 90 days, unless we are required to retain it longer for legal, regulatory, or legitimate business purposes (such as ongoing disputes or audit obligations).
Platform event data imported from your connected systems is retained in accordance with your subscription tier and data retention settings. You can request early deletion at any time by contacting privacy@powerbargain.tech.
7. International data transfers
PowerBargain operates globally. If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or the United Kingdom, your personal data may be transferred to and processed in countries that may not provide the same level of data protection as your home country.
Where we transfer data internationally, we rely on appropriate safeguards, including Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission, or other mechanisms recognized under applicable data protection law.
8. Your rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Access: request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Correction: request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Deletion: request erasure of your personal data ("right to be forgotten").
- Restriction: request that we restrict processing of your data in certain circumstances.
- Portability: receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
- Objection: object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing.
- Withdraw consent: where processing is based on consent, withdraw it at any time without affecting prior processing.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at privacy@powerbargain.tech. We will respond within 30 days. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
9. Security
We implement technical and organizational measures designed to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These include:
- Encryption of data in transit (TLS 1.3) and at rest (AES-256)
- Role-based access control and multi-factor authentication
- Annual third-party penetration testing and SOC 2 Type II certification
- Regular security training for all personnel with data access
No method of transmission over the internet is completely secure. In the event of a data breach affecting your rights and freedoms, we will notify you and the relevant authorities as required by law.
10. Cookies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to operate our website and platform. These include:
- Essential cookies: required for the platform to function. Cannot be disabled.
- Analytics cookies: help us understand how visitors interact with our website (e.g., page views, session duration). We use privacy-respecting analytics tools.
- Marketing cookies: used to deliver relevant advertising and measure campaign effectiveness. Only set with your consent.
You can manage your cookie preferences via our cookie consent banner or your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect platform functionality.
11. Children's privacy
Our Services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us immediately at privacy@powerbargain.tech and we will delete it promptly.
12. Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. When we make material changes, we will notify you via email (if you have an account) or by posting a prominent notice on our website at least 14 days before the change takes effect.
Your continued use of our Services after the effective date constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
13. Contact us
For privacy-related questions, requests, or concerns, please contact our Data Protection Officer:
- Email: privacy@powerbargain.tech
- Post: PowerBargain Technologies Ltd., Data Protection Officer, 1 Adeyemo Alakija St, Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria
We aim to respond to all privacy inquiries within 5 business days.