Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 1 January 2026  ·  Company: CarBrim Technologies Limited (“CarBrim”, “we”, “our”, or “us”)

1. Introduction

CarBrim respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data in compliance with the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you use our platform.

2. Scope

This Policy applies to:

• Website visitors
• Customers purchasing vehicle reports
• Dealers and businesses using the CarBrim platform
• API users and integration partners

3. Personal Data We Collect

We may collect the following categories of personal data:

• Identity information: name, email address, and phone number
• Transaction data: payment history and report purchase records
• Technical data: IP address, device information, and browser type
• Vehicle search data: VIN numbers and plate numbers entered during searches

4. How We Collect Data

We collect data:

• Directly from you when you register, purchase, or interact with our services
• Automatically through cookies and analytics tools
• From third-party providers such as vehicle data partners and payment processors

5. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your data based on one or more of the following legal grounds:

• Your consent, where applicable
• Contractual necessity — to deliver the services you requested
• Legal obligations we are subject to
• Our legitimate interests, such as fraud prevention and service improvement

6. Purpose of Processing

Your data is used to:

• Provide and deliver vehicle verification reports
• Process payments and manage transactions
• Verify user identity and prevent fraud
• Improve our platform, products, and services
• Communicate updates, responses, and service information

7. Data Sharing

We may share your data with:

• Payment processors (e.g. Paystack)
• Infrastructure and hosting providers
• Vehicle data partners such as ClearVin
• Legal and regulatory authorities where required by law

We do not sell your personal data to any third party.

8. International Transfers

Some data may be processed outside Nigeria — for example, by ClearVin (United States) or Paystack's infrastructure. Where this occurs, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place in line with NDPR requirements.

9. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to deliver our services, comply with legal obligations, and meet legitimate operational requirements. Transaction records are retained as required under Nigerian financial regulations.

10. Your Rights

Under the NDPR, you have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data (subject to legal retention requirements)
• Restrict or object to certain forms of processing
• Withdraw consent at any time
• Request data portability

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at support@carbrim.com.

11. Cookies

We use cookies to enhance user experience, analyse usage patterns, and improve security. You can manage or disable cookies via your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect certain features of the platform.

12. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational security measures, including encryption, secure API connections, and restricted staff access. However, no digital system is completely immune to risk, and we encourage users to protect their account credentials.

13. Children’s Privacy

CarBrim does not knowingly collect personal data from individuals under the age of 18. If you believe a minor has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately.

14. Data Breach

In the event of a data breach that poses a risk to your rights and freedoms, we will notify affected users and relevant regulatory authorities as required under the NDPR, within the required timeframes.

15. Third-Party Links

Our platform may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies independently.

16. Updates to This Policy

This Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in law, our practices, or services. The effective date at the top of this page will be updated accordingly. Continued use of the CarBrim platform constitutes acceptance of the current version of this Policy.

17. Contact

CarBrim Technologies Limited
Email: support@carbrim.com
Phone: +2347057569485
Website: https://carbrim.com

18. Consent

By using CarBrim, you consent to the collection and processing of your personal data as described in this Policy, including cross-border processing where applicable.