1. Introduction

Laudroom (“we”, “us”, or “our”) is a digital platform focused on culture, music, fashion, and the creative industries.

We are committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you interact with our platform.

2. Data Controller

Laudroom acts as the Data Controller in respect of the personal data collected through this platform.

For all data protection-related inquiries, you may contact us at:
Email: info@laudroom.com

(Where Laudroom operates through a registered legal entity, such entity shall be deemed the Data Controller.)

3. Information We Collect

We adopt a data minimisation approach and only collect information necessary for our operations.

3.1 Personal Data

We may collect the following personal data:
• Email address (e.g., when you subscribe to our newsletter or contact us)

3.2 Non-Personal Data (Usage Data) 

We may automatically collect certain non-identifiable information, including:
• Browser type
• Device information
• Pages visited
• Time spent on the platform
• Referral sources

This information does not directly identify you and is used solely for analytics and platform improvement.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data based on the following lawful grounds:

• Consent: Where you voluntarily provide your email address (e.g., subscribing to newsletters)
• Legitimate Interest: To analyse usage trends, improve our platform, and enhance user experience, provided such interests do not override your fundamental rights

5. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:
– To send newsletters, updates, and curated content
• To communicate new features, announcements, or opportunities
• To respond to inquiries or correspondence
• To monitor and improve platform performance and user experience

We do not process your personal data for purposes incompatible with those listed above.

6. Sharing and Disclosure of Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data.

We may disclose your information only in the following circumstances:

• To trusted third-party service providers (e.g., email marketing or analytics providers) strictly for operational purposes
• Where required by applicable law, regulation, or legal process
• To protect our rights, users, or the integrity of the platform

All third-party processors are required to implement appropriate data protection safeguards.

7. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in jurisdictions outside Nigeria where our third-party service providers operate.

Where such transfers occur, we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place in compliance with applicable data protection laws to protect your personal data.

8. Cookies and Analytics

We may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

• Understand user behaviour
• Improve functionality and performance
• Enhance user experience

You may control or disable cookies through your browser settings. However, doing so may affect certain functionalities of the platform.

9. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including:

• As long as you remain subscribed to our communications
• Until you request deletion
• As required to comply with legal or regulatory obligations

10. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to safeguard your personal data against unauthorised access, loss, misuse, or alteration.

However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

11. Your Rights

Under applicable data protection laws, you have the right to:

• Request access to your personal data
• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
• Request deletion of your personal data
• Withdraw consent at any time
• Object to or restrict certain processing activities
• Request transfer of your data (data portability, where applicable)
• Lodge a complaint with a competent data protection authority

You may exercise these rights by contacting us at info@laudroom.com.

12. Privacy Policy

Laudroom does not knowingly collect personal data from individuals under the age of 18.

If we become aware that such data has been collected without appropriate consent, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

13. Third-Party Links

Our platform may contain links to third-party websites or services.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of such third parties. We encourage users to review their privacy policies independently.

14. Data Breach Notification

In the event of a data breach that is likely to result in a risk to your rights and freedoms, we will take appropriate steps to investigate, mitigate, and notify affected users and relevant authorities where required by law.

15. Changes to this privacy policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal, technical, or business developments.

Updates will be posted on this page, and continued use of the platform constitutes acceptance of such changes.

16. Contact Us

For questions, concerns, or requests relating to this Privacy Policy or your personal data:

Email: info@laudroom.com