Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Bezalel Nexus (“we”, “us”, “our”) is a web design studio based in Lagos, Nigeria. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and share information when you visit our website, engage our services, or otherwise interact with us.

This policy applies to all visitors and clients regardless of location, including those based in Nigeria, the United Kingdom, the European Union, the United States, and elsewhere.

2. Who We Are

Bezalel Nexus is operated by Michael Adebayo, sole proprietor, registered in Lagos, Nigeria.

Contact for privacy matters:

Email: hello@bezalel.nexus

For visitors in the UK or EU, you may contact us at the same email regarding any data protection inquiries. We do not currently have a designated Data Protection Officer, as our scale does not require one under GDPR Article 37.

3. Information We Collect

We collect the following categories of information:

Information you provide directly

• Name, email address, company name, and phone number (when you contact us via forms or email)
• Project details, business information, and other content you share during inquiries or engagements
• Communications you send to us
• Payment information (processed via third-party payment providers — we do not store payment card details on our servers)

Information collected automatically

• IP address, browser type, device type, operating system
• Pages visited, time spent on site, referral source
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 7)

Information from third parties

• We may receive information about you from analytics providers, social media platforms, or referral sources

4. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Respond to inquiries and provide requested information
• Deliver design, branding, and development services we’ve been engaged for
• Send project updates, invoices, and contractual communications
• Improve our website, services, and client experience
• Comply with legal obligations and protect our legal rights
• Send marketing or newsletter communications, only where you have opted in

We do not sell your personal data to third parties.

5. Legal Basis for Processing (UK / EU Visitors)

If you are located in the UK or EU, we process your personal data on the following legal bases under UK-GDPR and EU-GDPR:

• Consent: for marketing communications, certain cookies, and newsletter sign-ups
• Contract: to deliver services you’ve engaged us for
• Legitimate interests: to respond to inquiries, improve our services, and operate our business — provided your rights do not override these interests
• Legal obligation: where we are required by law to retain or process certain information

6. Sharing Your Information

We may share your information with:

• Service providers and processors: including hosting providers, email services, payment processors, and analytics tools, who process data on our behalf under contractual safeguards
• Professional advisors: including accountants and legal advisors, where necessary
• Authorities: when required by law, regulation, court order, or to protect our rights and safety

We do not transfer your data to parties outside our service operations without lawful basis.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to operate the site, analyse usage, and improve performance. Specifically, our website uses:

• CookieYes: for cookie consent management — stores your consent preferences so we respect them on future visits
• Google Analytics 4: for usage analytics — collects anonymised data about how visitors use our site (e.g., pages viewed, time on site, device type, referral source)

You can manage your cookie preferences at any time through our cookie banner or by clearing cookies in your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect site functionality.

8. International Data Transfers

We are based in Nigeria. If you are located in the UK, EU, or elsewhere, your data may be transferred to and processed in Nigeria, which is not currently recognised as providing an “adequate level of protection” under UK-GDPR or EU-GDPR.

Where such transfers occur, we rely on appropriate safeguards including Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) where applicable, and we take reasonable steps to ensure your data is protected to a standard equivalent to that of your home jurisdiction.

9. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to:

• Fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy
• Comply with legal, accounting, or regulatory obligations
• Resolve disputes and enforce agreements

Specific retention periods depend on the type of data and our relationship with you. Typically:

• Inquiry and prospect data: retained for up to 24 months after last contact
• Client project data: retained for up to 7 years after project completion (for tax, legal, and portfolio purposes)
• Marketing data: retained until you unsubscribe

10. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

For UK and EU visitors (under GDPR)

• Right of access
• Right to rectification
• Right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”)
• Right to restrict processing
• Right to data portability
• Right to object to processing
• Right to withdraw consent at any time
• Right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority (e.g., ICO in the UK, CNIL in France)

For US visitors (varies by state)

California residents under CCPA/CPRA, Virginia residents under VCDPA, and residents of other states with applicable laws have rights including the right to know, delete, correct, and opt out of the sale or sharing of personal data.

For Nigerian visitors (under NDPA 2023)

You have rights of access, rectification, deletion, objection, and the right to lodge a complaint with the Nigeria Data Protection Commission.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at hello@bezalel.nexus. We will respond within the timeframes required by applicable law.

11. Security

We implement reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data, including secure hosting, encrypted communications where applicable, and access controls. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

12. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such data, please contact us so we can delete it.

13. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before sharing personal data.

14. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last Updated” date reflects the most recent changes. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Material changes will be communicated through prominent notice on our website or direct email where appropriate.

15. Contact

For questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy or your personal data, contact us at:

Bezalel Nexus
Email: hello@bezalel.nexus