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Privacy Policy

Last updated: April 2025

1. Introduction

NIFTECH Cyber Security Firm ("NIFTECH", "we", "us", or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of our website visitors, clients, and partners. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you visit our website at niftech-website.vercel.app or engage with our services.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

2.1 Information You Provide

  • Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and organization name when you submit our contact form, request a consultation, or subscribe to our newsletter.
  • Career Applications: Name, email, phone number, position of interest, and cover letter content.
  • Support Requests: Details you provide when submitting support tickets or emergency reports.
  • Assessment Data: Responses to our Cyber Health Check assessment tool.
  • Account Information: Email, name, and password when you register for our client portal.

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

  • Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, referring URLs, and browser type.
  • Device Information: IP address, operating system, and device type.
  • Cookies: Essential cookies for authentication and session management.

3. How We Use Your Information

  • To respond to your inquiries, consultation requests, and support tickets.
  • To process career applications and communicate regarding open positions.
  • To send newsletter updates and cybersecurity insights (only with your consent).
  • To provide and maintain our client portal services.
  • To improve our website, services, and user experience.
  • To comply with legal obligations and protect our legitimate business interests.

4. Data Storage & Security

We take the security of your data seriously. All data is stored in secure, encrypted databases hosted on industry-standard cloud infrastructure. We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

  • Encrypted data transmission (HTTPS/TLS)
  • Secure database hosting with access controls
  • Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
  • Password hashing using industry-standard algorithms (bcrypt)
  • JWT-based session management with secure token handling

5. Data Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share your data only in the following circumstances:

  • Service Providers: Trusted third-party services that help us operate our website (e.g., email delivery via Resend, database hosting via Neon, deployment via Vercel).
  • Legal Requirements: When required by law, regulation, or legal process.
  • Business Protection: To protect the rights, property, or safety of NIFTECH, our clients, or others.

6. Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
  • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal retention requirements).
  • Opt-out: Unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time by contacting us.
  • Portability: Request your data in a structured, machine-readable format.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at alhassankoroma54@gmail.com.

7. Cookies

Our website uses essential cookies required for authentication and session management. We do not use advertising or tracking cookies. By using our website, you consent to the use of essential cookies necessary for the proper functioning of our services.

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

9. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed at individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we become aware that we have collected data from a child, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us:

NIFTECH Cyber Security Firm

Email: alhassankoroma54@gmail.com

Phone: +232 76 646 665

Location: Freetown, Sierra Leone