Privacy Policy
Last Updated: January I, 2026
IVF Nigeria (“we,” “our,” “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your data when you visit our website, use our services, or communicate with us. Our policy complies with global data protection standards, including the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR), GDPR (EU), CCPA (California), and other internationally recognized frameworks.
By accessing or using IVF Nigeria, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We collect personal and non-personal information in the following ways:
A. Personal Information You Provide
When you use IVF Nigeria, you may voluntarily provide:
Full name
Email address
Phone number
Location
Professional or business details (for clinic listings)
Content you submit (reviews, comments, queries)
Any other information you choose to share with us
B. Sensitive Personal Information
As an IVF/Fertility directory, we do not request or collect sensitive medical information such as:
Health status
Medical history
Fertility diagnosis or treatment details
However, if a user voluntarily shares such information (e.g., in reviews or messages), it is treated with the highest confidentiality.
C. Automatically Collected Information
When you visit the website, we automatically collect:
IP address
Browser type and version
Device type
Pages viewed and time spent
Referral URLs
Cookies and tracking technologies
Log files and analytics information
D. Information from Third Parties
We may receive data from:
Advertising partners
Analytics providers
Clinic partners (for listing verification)
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
Provide and improve our IVF directory services
Verify and publish clinic listings
Respond to inquiries, requests, or feedback
Send service-related notifications
Personalize user experience
Conduct analytics, statistics, and research
Enhance website security
Comply with legal obligations
We do not use your personal information for purposes that are incompatible with this policy.
3. Legal Basis for Processing (For GDPR Users)
If you access IVF Nigeria from the EU/EEA, we process your data based on:
Consent
Contractual necessity (e.g., creating an account or listing)
Legitimate interest (analytics, website improvement)
Legal obligation
4. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal data.
We may share information only with:
A. Service Providers
Trusted third parties who help us operate our platform, such as:
Hosting providers
Analytics partners
Email and communication services
Security and fraud prevention partners
B. IVF/Fertility Clinics (Optional)
Only when you request or authorize direct contact with a clinic.
C. Legal or Regulatory Authorities
Where required to:
Respond to court orders
Comply with legal obligations
Protect rights, safety, or property
D. Business Transfers
If IVF Nigeria undergoes a merger, acquisition, or asset transfer, user data may be included as part of the business assets.
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to:
Improve website functionality
Analyze traffic
Personalize content
Remember user preferences
Users may modify cookie settings through their browser at any time.
6. Data Protection, Security & Retention
We implement industry-standard security measures, including:
SSL encryption
Secure hosting environment
Access controls and authentication
Regular security audits
Data minimization principles
We retain personal information only as long as necessary for:
The purposes described in this policy
Legal or regulatory requirements
Sensitive health-related content voluntarily submitted is handled with strict confidentiality.
7. Your Rights
Depending on your location (EU, UK, Nigeria, US states with privacy laws), you may have the right to:
Access your personal information
Correct inaccurate data
Delete your information
Withdraw consent
Restrict or object to processing
Request data portability
Opt-out of marketing communications
File a complaint with a data protection authority
To exercise any rights, contact us at:
Email: admin@ivf.com.ng
8. Children’s Privacy
IVF Nigeria is not intended for children under 18.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors.
If we discover that a child under 18 has provided data, we will delete it promptly.
9. User-Generated Content (Reviews, Comments, Stories)
Any content you voluntarily submit (reviews, success stories, questions) may be publicly displayed on our website.
Avoid sharing sensitive medical or personal information unless you consent to its publication.
We reserve the right to moderate or remove inappropriate content.
10. Third-Party Links
IVF Nigeria may contain links to third-party clinics, websites, or services.
We are not responsible for their privacy practices.
Users are encouraged to review the privacy policies of any linked sites.
11. International Data Transfers
Your information may be stored or processed outside Nigeria, including in countries with different data protection laws.
Where required, we implement safeguards such as:
Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
Data Protection Agreements
Compliance with NDPR and GDPR standards
12. Marketing & Communication Preferences
With your consent, we may send:
Updates
Newsletters
Clinic promotions
Fertility-related resources
You can unsubscribe at any time via the link in our emails or by contacting us.
13. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally to reflect changes in:
Laws
Industry practices
Our services
Updated versions will be posted with a new “Last Updated” date.
14. Contact Us
If you have questions, complaints, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:
IVF Nigeria
Email: admin@ivf.com.ng