Privacy Policy

Last updated: July 5, 2026

Gideon Abochie ("we," "our," or "us") operates the gideonabochie.com website and related services. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, submit forms, use our client portal, or engage with our services.

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

• Contact information: Name, email address, phone number, company name, and job title when you submit forms, request audits, or communicate with us.
• Project information: Business details, website URLs, project requirements, and feedback submitted through the client portal.
• Authentication data: Email and password when you access the client portal.
• Communications: Messages, feedback, and files you send via WhatsApp, email, or our forms.

Information Collected Automatically

• Usage data: Pages visited, time spent, click patterns, and navigation paths on our website.
• Device information: Browser type, operating system, screen resolution, and device identifiers.
• Referral data: The website or source that directed you to our site.

Information from Third Parties

• Business data: Company information, industry, revenue estimates, and website data from publicly available sources used for lead research and scoring.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Respond to your inquiries, provide website audits, and deliver requested services.
• Generate and send proposals, contracts, and invoices.
• Provide access to the client portal and manage your project.
• Communicate about project updates, feedback, and revisions.
• Improve our website, services, and lead research processes.
• Send marketing communications (only with your consent; unsubscribe anytime).
• Comply with legal obligations and enforce our agreements.

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your data with:

• Service providers: Hosting providers, analytics tools, and communication platforms (e.g., WhatsApp, email) that help us operate our business.
• Legal requirements: When required by law, regulation, or legal process.
• Business transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets (with notice to you).
• With your consent: When you explicitly authorize us to share your information.

4. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Specifically:

• Lead data: Retained for the duration of our sales pipeline and up to 24 months after last interaction.
• Client data: Retained for the duration of the engagement and up to 7 years thereafter for accounting and legal compliance.
• Portal sessions: Expire after 24 hours of inactivity.
• Form submissions: Retained until the inquiry is resolved or for up to 12 months.

5. Cookies and Tracking

Our website uses minimal cookies:

• Essential cookies: Required for site functionality (e.g., form submissions, popup state).
• Analytics: We may use privacy-respecting analytics to understand site usage.
• No third-party advertising cookies: We do not use advertising or retargeting cookies.

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling essential cookies may affect site functionality.

6. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures including HTTPS encryption, secure authentication, and access controls. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you.
• Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Delete your personal information (subject to legal retention requirements).
• Opt out of marketing communications at any time.
• Data portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format.

To exercise these rights, contact us at gideon@gideonabochie.com.

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., client redesigns). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

9. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us immediately.

10. International Data Transfers

If you are accessing our services from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States where our servers and service providers are located. By using our services, you consent to such transfers.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated policy on this page with a revised "Last updated" date. Your continued use of our services after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

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

• Email: gideon@gideonabochie.com
• WhatsApp: +233 243 262 019
• Website: gideonabochie.com