Privacy PolicyLast Updated: October 30, 2026 Effective Date: October 30, 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how VicTechComputers.com.ng, owned and operated by Victor Williams (“we,” “us,” “our,” or “VicTech Computers”), collects, uses, stores, and protects your personal data when you visit or use our website.
This policy is written in compliance with the Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023 (NDPA), the General Application and Implementation Directive (GAID) effective September 19, 2025, and the strict policy requirements of Google AdSense and applicable international data privacy standards.
By using VicTechComputers.com.ng, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.
1. Anti-Piracy & Content Legality Statement (AdSense Compliance) VicTech Computers is an educational platform dedicated to hardware reviews, PC troubleshooting, and official installation guides. We strictly prohibit and do not host, share, promote, or distribute cracked files, pirated software, keygens, or unauthorized copyrighted materials on this public website. Any software files discussed in our tutorials are strictly official, unmodified retail builds (such as official Windows ISOs). Any proprietary files required by our clients are hosted on private, unlocatable, and securely gated servers that are entirely separate from this website and inaccessible to the general public.
2. Who We Are — Data Controller Information Under the Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023, VicTech Computers is a Data Controller — we determine the purpose and manner in which your personal data is collected and processed.
- Data Controller: VicTech Computers
- Owner/Operator: Victor Williams
- Website: www.victechcomputers.com.ng
- Email: contact@victechcomputers.com.ng
- Location: Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria
- Supervisory Authority: Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), No. 12 Clement Isong Street, Asokoro, Abuja — ndpc.gov.ng
3. What Personal Data We Collecta) Automatically Collected Data (All Visitors) When you visit our website, we automatically collect:
- IP address and approximate geographic location
- Browser type, version, and language settings
- Device type and operating system
- Pages visited, time on page, and navigation patterns
- Referring website or search engine
- Cookie identifiers (see Section 6 for full details)
b) Account Registration Data (Registered Users) When you create an account on VicTechComputers.com.ng:
- Full name
- Email address
- Encrypted password (stored using secure cryptographic hashing — never stored in plain text)
- Account activity, preferences, and login history
- Any optional profile information you choose to provide
c) Contact Form & Email Data When you message us:
- Your name
- Your email address
- The content of your message
We do not collect sensitive personal data such as financial information, government ID numbers, health data, or biometric data.
4. Legal Basis for Processing Under the NDPA, lawful basis depends on the purpose of processing. Essential functions use contract as the lawful basis, marketing and analytics use consent, and responding to enquiries may rely on legitimate interests.
- Website analytics: Legitimate Interests
- Account registration & login: Contractual Necessity
- Responding to contact messages: Legitimate Interests
- Displaying Google AdSense ads: Consent
- Analytics & advertising cookies: Consent
- Affiliate referral tracking: Legitimate Interests
- Security monitoring: Legitimate Interests / Legal Obligation
- Compliance with NDPA: Legal Obligation
5. How We Use Your Personal Data We use your data solely for the following purposes:
- Operating, maintaining, and improving our educational website and content
- Providing and managing registered user account functionality
- Analysing website traffic to understand how visitors use our content
- Responding to your enquiries, feedback, and support requests
- Displaying relevant advertisements through Google AdSense
- Tracking affiliate referrals through Amazon and Konga
- Maintaining website security and preventing unauthorised access
- Complying with our legal obligations under the NDPA 2023
We do not use your data for automated decision-making or profiling that produces legal or significant effects on you.
6. Cookies Under Article 19 of the NDPC’s General Application and Implementation Directive (GAID), websites must obtain opt-in consent before using cookies or tracking tools, except for essential cookies. Consent must be freely given, informed, and specific — no pre-ticked boxes or implied consent. When you first visit VicTechComputers.com.ng, a cookie consent banner will appear. You must actively accept non-essential cookies before they are activated. You can manage or withdraw your cookie consent at any time through the cookie settings on our website.
Types of cookies we use:
- Essential Cookies (No Consent Required): These cookies are strictly necessary for our website and login system to function. They manage your login session, keep you authenticated, and maintain basic website security.
- Analytics Cookies (Consent Required): We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our content. Google Analytics collects anonymised data including page views, session duration, bounce rates, and traffic sources.
- Advertising Cookies (Consent Required): We use Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google and its advertising partners use cookies to serve personalised ads based on your browsing history and interests. These cookies are only set after you give consent.
- Affiliate Tracking Cookies (Consent Required): When you click affiliate links to Amazon or Konga, those platforms place tracking cookies on your browser to record referrals for commission purposes.
7. Google AdSense Disclosure VicTechComputers.com.ng participates in the Google AdSense programme. We are required to inform you that:
- Google uses cookies including the DoubleClick cookie to serve ads based on your visits to this and other websites.
- Third-party vendors may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website.
- You may opt out of personalised ads at Google’s Ads Settings (aboutads.info).
- For information on how Google uses partner site data, visit google.com/policies/privacy/partners.
- AdSense advertisements are never displayed on our login, registration, password reset, or user dashboard pages, nor are they displayed on private, unindexed client portals.
8. Affiliate Programme Disclosure As an Amazon Associate, we earn a small commission on qualifying purchases made through our Amazon affiliate links at no additional cost to you. Review Amazon’s privacy policy at amazon.com/privacy
. We also participate in the Konga affiliate programme and may earn a commission on qualifying purchases through our Konga links. Affiliate commissions never influence our editorial content, reviews, ratings, or recommendations.
9. User Account Security
- Passwords are stored using secure cryptographic hashing and are never accessible in plain text.
- Login sessions are protected using secure session tokens.
- We monitor for unusual login activity to protect accounts from unauthorised access.
- All account pages are served exclusively over HTTPS.
- Account data is never shared with third parties.
10. Data Sharing We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data. We share data only in these limited circumstances:
- Trusted service providers: Hosting, analytics, and security providers who are contractually bound to handle data securely.
- Legal requirements: If required by Nigerian law, court order, or the NDPC.
- Protection of rights: To protect the safety, rights, or property of VicTech Computers, its users, or the public.
11. Data Retention
- Website analytics data: 26 months
- Active user account data: Duration of account + 12 months after deletion
- Deleted account data: Fully erased within 30 days of deletion request
- Contact form messages: 12 months from receipt
- Login session data: Until session expires or user logs out
- Affiliate tracking cookies: As defined by Amazon/Konga (typically 24–90 days)
12. Your Rights Under the NDPA 2023 Under the Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023, you have the following rights: Right of Access, Right to Rectification, Right to Erasure, Right to Restrict Processing, Right to Data Portability, Right to Object, and Right to Withdraw Consent. To exercise any right, email us at contact@victechcomputers.com.ng with the subject line: “Data Rights Request”. We respond to all verified requests within 30 days. To delete your account, email us with the subject line “Account Deletion Request”.
13. Data Security Measures We implement HTTPS encryption across all pages, secure password hashing, session token protection, regular security monitoring, and strict access controls. In the event of a data breach that poses a risk to your rights, we will notify affected users promptly and report to the NDPC as required by the NDPA 2023.
14. Children’s Privacy VicTechComputers.com.ng is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13.
15. International Data Transfers Our website may be accessed from outside Nigeria. By using our website, you consent to your data being transferred to and processed in Nigeria or by international service providers such as Google, in accordance with the NDPA 2023.
16. Third-Party Links This Privacy Policy applies only to VicTechComputers.com.ng. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of any external website linked from our site.
17. Changes to This Privacy Policy We may update this policy at any time. Changes are effective upon publication. The “Last Updated” date at the top reflects the latest revision.
18. Complaints & Contact Information If you believe your data protection rights have been violated, we appreciate the opportunity to resolve concerns directly. Please contact us at contact@victechcomputers.com.ng. You may also lodge a complaint with the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) at ndpc.gov.ng.
Name: Victor Williams Role: Data Controller / Founder Email: contact@victechcomputers.com.ng Website: victechcomputers.com.ng Location: Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria