1. Introduction

AETech Research Labs Limited ("AETech Labs", "we", "us", or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website www.aetechlabs.com or use our services.

2. Company Information

3. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal data:

3.1 Information You Provide

• Contact information (name, email address, phone number)
• Company or organization details
• Project requirements and specifications
• Messages and communications sent through our contact forms
• Information provided during consultations or service delivery

3.2 Information Automatically Collected

• IP address and location data
• Browser type and version
• Device information
• Website usage data and analytics
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

4. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

• To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
• To deliver our technology services and solutions
• To communicate about projects, updates, and service-related matters
• To improve our website and services
• To comply with legal obligations
• To protect our legitimate business interests
• To send relevant information about our services (with your consent)

5. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data based on:

• Consent: When you provide explicit consent for specific processing activities
• Contract: When processing is necessary for the performance of a contract
• Legitimate Interest: When we have a legitimate business interest
• Legal Obligation: When required by law

6. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your personal data with:

• Third-party service providers who assist in delivering our services
• Professional advisors (lawyers, accountants, auditors)
• Government authorities when required by law
• Business partners (only with your explicit consent)

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

7. Data Security

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

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Access controls and authentication measures
• Staff training on data protection practices
• Secure backup and recovery procedures

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including:

• Contact inquiries: Up to 3 years after last contact
• Client project data: Up to 7 years after project completion
• Website analytics: Up to 2 years
• Legal requirements: As required by applicable law

9. Your Rights

Under applicable data protection laws, you have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
• Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
• Restriction: Limit the processing of your data
• Portability: Receive your data in a structured format
• Objection: Object to certain types of processing
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected].

10. Cookies and Tracking

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to:

• Improve website functionality and user experience
• Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
• Remember your preferences and settings
• Provide personalized content

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.

11. Third-Party Links

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

12. International Data Transfers

We may transfer your personal data to countries outside Nigeria for processing. When we do so, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new policy on our website and updating the "Last updated" date.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: