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Privacy Policy

Version 2.0 · Effective 06-OCT-2026 · Last updated 06-OCT-2026

Your information. Your trust.

At GrowNest, we understand that using our Platform means trusting us with information about you. We take that responsibility seriously.

This Privacy Policy explains what personal information we may collect, why we use it, how we protect it, when it may be shared and the rights available to you under applicable data-protection law.

1. Who This Policy Applies To

This Privacy Policy applies to personal information processed through GrowNest.africa, the GrowNest mobile application and related GrowNest services.

2. Information We May Collect

Depending on how you use GrowNest, we may collect:

Personal and contact information: name, telephone number, email address, delivery address, and other contact information you provide.

Account information: login details, account preferences, profile information, and account activity.

Order and transaction information: orders, groceries and foodstuffs purchased, Food Plan information, payment status, transaction references, and delivery information.

Technical information: device information, IP address or similar technical information, browser or application information, operating-system information, and information about how you use the Platform.

Communications: we may retain information you provide when you contact customer support or communicate with GrowNest.

3. How We Collect Information

Information may be collected:

  • when you create an account;
  • when you place an order;
  • when you make a payment;
  • when you join a Food Plan;
  • when you contact us;
  • when you use our website or application;
  • through cookies or similar technologies; or
  • from service providers where reasonably necessary to provide or protect our services.

4. Why We Use Your Information

We may use your information to:

  • create and manage your account;
  • process orders;
  • process or confirm payments;
  • manage Food Plans;
  • arrange delivery;
  • communicate with you;
  • provide customer support;
  • resolve complaints;
  • prevent fraud;
  • protect Platform security;
  • improve GrowNest;
  • understand how customers use our services;
  • comply with legal obligations; and
  • send appropriate marketing communications where permitted.

5. How We Lawfully Process Information

GrowNest will process personal information using an appropriate lawful basis under applicable data-protection law. Depending on the circumstances, this may include:

  • providing a service you requested;
  • fulfilling a transaction;
  • complying with a legal obligation;
  • protecting legitimate business or customer interests; or
  • obtaining your consent where consent is required.

6. When We Share Information

We may share relevant information with service providers that help us operate GrowNest, including providers involved in:

  • payment processing;
  • technology and hosting;
  • communications;
  • delivery;
  • identity verification;
  • security;
  • customer support; and
  • other necessary operational services.

We may also disclose information where required by law, court order, regulatory requirement or other lawful authority.

GrowNest does not sell your personal information simply because you use our Platform.

7. Payment Information

Payments may be processed through third-party payment providers. Where a payment provider processes payment information, that provider may also have its own privacy policy and terms.

GrowNest will only handle payment information to the extent reasonably necessary for the relevant service, transaction, reconciliation, support or legal obligation.

8. Cookies and Similar Technologies

GrowNest may use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • keep the Platform functioning;
  • remember certain preferences;
  • understand Platform usage;
  • improve performance; and
  • support relevant communications or features.

Where required, GrowNest will provide appropriate cookie information and choices.

9. Data Security

We use reasonable technical and organisational measures designed to protect personal information against unauthorised access, misuse, loss, alteration or disclosure.

No internet-based service can guarantee absolute security, but GrowNest will continue to take reasonable steps to protect information entrusted to us.

10. How Long We Keep Information

We retain personal information for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, including:

  • providing services;
  • maintaining transaction records;
  • resolving disputes;
  • preventing fraud;
  • meeting legal requirements; and
  • protecting legitimate business interests.

When information is no longer required, we may securely delete, anonymise or otherwise dispose of it in accordance with applicable requirements.

11. Your Privacy Rights

Subject to applicable law and lawful limitations, you may have rights concerning your personal information, including rights to:

  • request access to personal information;
  • request correction of inaccurate information;
  • request updating of information;
  • object to certain processing;
  • withdraw consent where consent is the applicable legal basis; and
  • exercise other rights available under applicable data-protection law.

Requests may be made through the privacy or customer-support channels published by GrowNest.

12. Marketing

Where permitted, GrowNest may communicate with you about relevant products, services, promotions or updates.

You may opt out of marketing communications through the available unsubscribe mechanism or by contacting GrowNest. Important transaction, security or service communications may still be sent where necessary.

13. Children

GrowNest is not intended to be used independently by children where applicable law requires parental or guardian involvement. Where we become aware of unlawful collection of a child’s personal information, we will take reasonable steps to address the matter.

14. International Processing

Some service providers used by GrowNest may process information through systems located outside Nigeria. Where personal information is transferred outside Nigeria, GrowNest will take steps required by applicable data-protection law.

15. Third-Party Services

GrowNest may integrate with or link to third-party services. Those third parties may have their own privacy practices and terms. We encourage you to review their applicable policies when using their services.

16. Privacy Complaints

If you believe GrowNest has mishandled your personal information, please contact us through the privacy or customer-support channels published on the Platform. We will review genuine privacy concerns and take appropriate steps where an issue is identified.

17. Data Protection Framework

GrowNest intends this Privacy Policy to operate in accordance with applicable Nigerian data-protection requirements, including the Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023 and applicable guidance or regulations.

18. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy when necessary. The latest version will be published on the GrowNest Platform with the applicable effective date.

Our Privacy Promise

Your information is entrusted to us. We will treat it with care, use it responsibly and work to protect it.