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Rights and Protection of Your Personal Information

HEAT Money is committed to protecting your privacy and personal data. This privacy policy describes how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our financial services.

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Data We Collect

Personal information, financial data, identity documents, and usage data necessary for providing our loan services.

How We Use It

To provide financial services, comply with legal obligations, prevent fraud, and improve our services.

Data Sharing

We only share your data when legally required, for fraud prevention, or with your explicit consent.

Your Rights

Access, correct, delete, or restrict processing of your personal data. Withdraw consent at any time.

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Detailed information about how HEAT Money collects, uses, protects, and manages your personal data

This Privacy Policy applies to personal data held by Heat Finance and Investments Limited as data controllers. It explains the types of information we collect about you and how we use this information.

Important: By using our services (www.heatmoney.com.ng and www.heatfinancials.com), you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

2.1 Information You Provide to Us
  • Email address, first and last name
  • Phone number and address details
  • Bank Verification Number (BVN)
  • Photograph and date of birth
  • Government-issued ID documents (NIN, Passport, Driving License, Voter ID)
2.2 Information We Collect About You
  • Bank transactional and financial information
  • Communication records from our interactions
  • Usage data and website navigation information
  • Anti-money laundering and fraud prevention checks
  • Risk rating and transaction pattern information
  • Technical data (IP address, browser type, device information)

We collect your information through:

  • Application forms on our websites
  • Phone and email correspondence
  • Document verification processes
  • Website interactions and cookies
Information from Third Parties

We may receive information from:

  • Partner companies and clients
  • Fraud prevention agencies
  • Identity verification agencies
  • Credit reference agencies
  • Publicly available online sources

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

Essential Cookies

Required for website functionality and user authentication

Functionality Cookies

Remember your preferences and improve user experience

Analytics Cookies

Track website usage and performance statistics

Web Beacons

Count users and verify system integrity

You can control cookie settings through your browser, but some features may not work properly if cookies are disabled.

We use your information under these circumstances:

Contract Fulfillment

To provide our loan products and financial services as agreed

Legal Obligations

For regulatory compliance, fraud prevention, and anti-money laundering

Your Consent

For marketing communications and additional services you've opted into

Legitimate Business Interests

To improve services, customer experience, and business operations

We only share your information when:

  • Required by legal obligation or court order
  • Conducting necessary background checks
  • Facilitating fraud investigations
  • Enforcing our terms and conditions
  • Protecting our rights, property, or safety
  • You have given explicit consent
Entities We May Share With:
Partner Companies
Fraud Prevention Agencies
Identity Verification Agencies
Regulatory Bodies
Credit Reference Agencies
Our Clients

We retain your information according to our retention schedule, only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was processed or to comply with legal obligations.

Credit Bureau Information

Credit-related information is maintained by credit bureaus. To dispute or correct this information, contact:

  • www.creditregistry.ng
  • www.crccreditbureau.com
  • www.firstcentralcreditbureau.com

Your Data Protection Rights
Access Your Data
Request a copy of personal data we hold (₦10,000 fee + ID verification required)
Correct Your Data
Request correction of incomplete or inaccurate information
Delete Your Data
Request erasure where there's no legal reason to continue processing
Object to Processing
Object to processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing
Restrict Processing
Request suspension of processing in specific scenarios
Data Portability
Request transfer of your data in a machine-readable format
Withdraw Consent
Withdraw consent at any time (may affect service provision)

We respond to requests within one month. For complex requests, we may need additional time and will keep you informed.

Important Notice

Our services are provided "as is, as available" without warranties. While we use reasonable efforts to secure your data, electronic transfers are potentially susceptible to interception. We cannot warrant complete security of data transfers or email communications.

This disclaimer applies to the fullest extent permitted by law. Your statutory consumer rights that cannot be excluded remain unaffected.

Need to Contact Us About Privacy?

Have questions about this privacy policy or want to exercise your data rights? We're here to help.

Email Us

customercare@heatfinancials.com
info@heatfinancials.com

Call Us

+234-907-299-4726
+234-905-344-4113

Visit Us

HEAT Place, 25B Coker Road
Ilupeju, Lagos

Write to Us

P.O. BOX 2207
Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria

Additional Resources

For concerns about privacy policy violations, you can also contact NITDA (Nigeria Information Technology Development Agency)

Visit our websites:

heatfinancials.com

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