Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Background Check International Limited ("BCI", "we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website bcilimited.com or engage our background screening and verification services.

We operate in compliance with the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR), the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA) 2023, and other applicable data protection laws across the jurisdictions in which we operate.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

• Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and company details when you reach out to us or request a quote.
• Verification Subject Data: Personal data of individuals undergoing background checks, as provided by our corporate clients pursuant to a service agreement.
• Employment & Education Records: Details necessary to conduct employment history, education, and professional credential verifications.

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

• Log Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and pages visited.
• Cookies: We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience. See Section 7 for details.

3. How We Use Your Information

We process personal data for the following purposes:

• To provide background screening, due diligence, and verification services as contracted by our clients.
• To respond to inquiries and communicate with prospective and existing clients.
• To comply with legal and regulatory obligations.
• To improve our website, services, and customer experience.
• To detect, prevent, and address fraud, security breaches, or technical issues.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

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

• Consent: Where you have given explicit consent for a specific purpose.
• Contractual Necessity: Where processing is necessary to fulfill our obligations under a service agreement.
• Legal Obligation: Where processing is required to comply with applicable laws.
• Legitimate Interest: Where processing is necessary for our legitimate business interests, provided it does not override your fundamental rights.

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

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

• Our Clients: Verification results are shared with the corporate client that commissioned the background check.
• Third-Party Partners: Trusted service providers who assist in conducting verifications (e.g., educational institutions, previous employers, regulatory bodies).
• Legal Authorities: When required by law, court order, or governmental regulation.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by applicable law. Verification records are typically retained for a period consistent with regulatory requirements and our contractual obligations with clients.

7. Cookies

Our website uses essential cookies to ensure proper functionality. We may also use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with the site. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.

8. Your Rights

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

• Access the personal data we hold about you.
• Request correction of inaccurate data.
• Request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal and contractual limitations.
• Object to or restrict certain processing activities.
• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.
• Lodge a complaint with the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) or relevant supervisory authority.

9. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These include encrypted data transmission, access controls, regular security assessments, and staff training on data protection.

10. International Transfers

Where we transfer personal data outside of Nigeria, we ensure that adequate safeguards are in place in accordance with the NDPA and other applicable data protection frameworks.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any material changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

12. Contact Us

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