Privacy Policy


At Derey Microfinance Bank ("Derey MFB", "we", "our", or "us"), your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you access our services, visit our website, or use our mobile applications.

Please read this policy carefully to understand our views and practices regarding your personal data and how we treat it.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following categories of personal information:

a. Information You Provide to Us

  • Full name, date of birth, gender

  • Contact details (phone number, email, residential address)

  • Identification documents (e.g., BVN, National ID, Passport)

  • Employment and financial information

  • Banking and transaction details

b. Information We Collect Automatically

  • Device information (IP address, browser type)

  • Transaction history

  • Mobile app usage data

  • Location data (if permitted)

c. Information from Third Parties

  • Credit bureaus

  • Regulatory bodies (e.g., CBN, NDIC)

  • Public databases or social media (where legally permissible)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

  • To verify your identity and open your account

  • To process transactions and provide banking services

  • To comply with regulatory obligations (e.g., KYC, AML/CFT)

  • To detect and prevent fraud

  • To communicate with you (e.g., statements, alerts, promotions)

  • To improve our services and user experience

  • For customer support and dispute resolution

3. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data based on:

  • Consent: Where you have provided explicit consent

  • Contractual necessity: To fulfill our banking obligations to you

  • Legal obligation: To comply with applicable laws and regulations

  • Legitimate interest: For fraud prevention, marketing (with opt-out), or business analytics

4. Sharing Your Information

We may share your personal data with:

  • Regulatory authorities (e.g., CBN, NDIC)

  • Credit reference bureaus

  • Partner financial institutions or service providers

  • Technology and analytics providers

  • Law enforcement, when required by law

We ensure all third parties comply with applicable data protection laws and handle your data securely.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by law. Typically, we retain customer records for a minimum of 6 years after the end of the customer relationship, unless longer retention is required.

6. Security of Your Data

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including:

  • Encryption and secure storage

  • Firewalls and access control

  • Regular audits and compliance checks

Despite our efforts, no system is completely secure. You are advised to keep your login credentials confidential and notify us immediately of any unauthorized use.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you

  • Request correction or deletion of your data

  • Object to or restrict processing

  • Withdraw consent at any time

  • Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below.

8. Cookies and Tracking

Our website may use cookies to enhance user experience and analyze usage patterns. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. When we do, we will revise the "Effective Date" above. Significant changes will be communicated via our website or through direct communication.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact:

Derey Microfinance Bank
Agbor

Email: [support@dereysglobal.com]
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Website: https://dereysglobal.com