Legal

Cookies Policy

O3 Capital Finance Company Limited Effective: 2025 NDPA & GDPR Compliant
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Introduction

O3 Capital Finance Company Limited ("O3 Capital", "we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website and mobile applications to enhance user experience, improve service delivery, and ensure regulatory compliance.

This Cookies Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and your rights regarding their use.

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What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website or use an application. They help websites and applications recognize your device and store certain information about your preferences or past actions.

Cookies may be:

  • Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser
  • Persistent Cookies: Stored on your device for a defined period or until deleted
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Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the operation of our website and services. They enable core functionalities such as:

  • Secure login and authentication
  • Fraud prevention and security
  • Session management

Legal Basis: Legitimate interest / Contractual performance

3.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies collect information about how users interact with our platform, including:

  • Pages visited
  • Time spent on pages
  • Error messages encountered

Legal Basis: Consent (as required under applicable law)

3.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies allow us to remember your preferences and settings, such as:

  • Language selection
  • Location preferences
  • User interface customisation

Legal Basis: Consent / Legitimate interest

3.4 Advertising and Marketing Cookies

These cookies are used to:

  • Deliver relevant advertisements
  • Measure marketing effectiveness
  • Limit repetitive ads

They may track browsing behaviour across websites.

Legal Basis: Consent

3.5 Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are placed by third-party service providers, such as:

  • Analytics providers
  • Payment processors
  • Social media platforms

These third parties may collect and process your data in accordance with their own privacy policies.

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Cookies Used in Mobile Applications

In our mobile applications, similar technologies may be used, including:

  • Software Development Kits (SDKs)
  • Device identifiers
  • Local storage

These serve purposes similar to cookies in web environments.

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Purpose of Using Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Ensure platform functionality and security
  • Authenticate users and prevent fraud
  • Analyse usage patterns and improve services
  • Personalise content and user experience
  • Support regulatory compliance (e.g., AML/CFT monitoring)
  • Deliver targeted communications (where permitted)
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Legal Basis for Use of Cookies

In accordance with the NDPA and GDPR, we rely on the following legal bases for the use of cookies:

  • Consent – for non-essential cookies, such as analytics, advertising, and preference cookies.
  • Legitimate Interest – for cookies that are necessary to ensure the security, functionality, and performance of our website.
  • Contract – where cookies are strictly necessary to provide a service requested by the user or to perform a contract with the user.
  • Legal Obligation – where the use of cookies is necessary to comply with applicable legal or regulatory requirements.
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Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have the right to control how cookies are used on your device.

7.1 Browser Settings

You can:

  • Block or delete cookies through your browser settings
  • Configure alerts when cookies are being used

7.2 Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner allowing you to:

  • Accept all cookies
  • Reject non-essential cookies
  • Customize your preferences

7.3 Mobile Device Controls

You can manage tracking permissions via:

  • Device privacy settings
  • App permissions
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Withdrawal of Consent

You may withdraw your consent for non-essential cookies at any time by:

  • Updating your cookie preferences
  • Adjusting your browser or device settings

Withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of prior processing.

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Data Retention

Cookies are retained for varying durations depending on their purpose:

  • Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
  • Persistent cookies: Retained until 5 years expiration or manual deletion

We ensure retention periods are proportionate and compliant with applicable laws.

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Data Sharing

Information collected through cookies may be shared with:

  • Analytics providers
  • IT and cloud service providers
  • Regulatory authorities (where required)

All such parties are required to comply with applicable data protection laws.

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Cross-Border Data Transfers

Where cookie data is transferred outside Nigeria, we ensure:

  • Adequate safeguards are in place
  • Transfers comply with NDPA and GDPR requirements
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Security of Data

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to safeguard data collected via cookies, including:

  • Encryption of data in transit and at rest
  • Access controls
  • Secure storage systems
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Your Data Protection Rights

You have rights under applicable data protection laws, including:

Right to Access

Access your personal data we hold

Right to Rectification

Correct inaccurate data

Right to Erasure

Request deletion of your data

Right to Object

Object to certain processing activities

Withdraw Consent

Withdraw consent at any time

Right to Complain

Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

Automated Decisions

Right not to be subject to automated decision making

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Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookies Policy periodically. Updates will be published on our website and mobile application with the revised effective date.

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Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding this Cookies Policy, please contact:

O3 Capital Finance Company Limited

Email: care@o3cards.com

Phone: 02013301070

Address: 7th Floor, Churchgate Tower 1, Churchgate Street, Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria

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Consent

By continuing to use our website or mobile application, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this Policy, subject to your preferences and applicable law.