IGUN Metals

Privacy Policy

Last updated: February 2026

By this privacy policy, we inform you about the processing of your personal data when using our website https://www.igunafrica.com, including the Igun Platform, as well as information on your rights under the applicable data protection laws. This privacy policy is issued by Igun Limited ("Igun Africa" or "Igun" or "we" or "our" or "us") and only applies to the activities of Igun Limited ("Igun Africa") and not those of its affiliates.

Igun Limited

Registration Number: RC 1912573

Address: 53 Chief Collins Uchidiuno St, Lekki Phase I, Lekki 106104, Lagos, Nigeria

Email: business@igunafrica.com

Phone: +2348162688922

I. Contact Information of the Controller

The controller responsible for data processing pursuant to Art. 4 No. 7 General Data Protection Regulation ("GDPR"): Igun Limited Registration Number: RC 1912573. Address: 53 Chief Collins Uchidiuno St, Lekki Phase I, Lekki 106104, Lagos, Nigeria. Email: business@igunafrica.com Phone number: +2348162688922. If you have any questions or suggestions regarding data protection or if you want to exercise your rights, please do not hesitate to contact us.

II. Personal Data

The subject of the processing is your personal data to the extent set out in this privacy policy. According to Art. 4 No. 1 GDPR, "personal data" means any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person; this includes, for example, names or identification numbers.

III. Processing Activities

The extent and type of processing of your personal data depend on the functionalities and services you may use when visiting our website. In this section, we inform you of what purposes we may process your personal data:

1. Server Log Files

In order to log your visit to our website, we use log data (directly or via third parties) in the form of so-called log files. The information in the log files includes: date and time of accessing our website, IP address, browser type and version, operating system, URL of the previously visited website (Referrer), Date and time stamp of access to our website, Pages clicked on and any other information that your browser provides to us. We only store these data for the technical administration and the security of the website. The data are anonymised after seven (7) days and deleted after 30 days, provided that there is no legitimate reason to suspect illegal use based on concrete indications. The respective processing is necessary for the purposes of our legitimate interests in a secure website pursuant to Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR.

2. Use of Cookies

We use Cookies and Similar Technologies on our website. Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device by a web server and provide us with access to stored information. Besides Cookies, we also use Similar Technologies on our website, which store information on your browser, device, or in local storage (for instance, web beacons or tracking pixels). Some of the Cookies we use on our website are automatically deleted after the end of the browser session, i.e. after you close your browser (so-called "Session Cookies"). Other Cookies remain on your device and enable us to recognise your browser the next time you visit us (so-called "Persistent Cookies"). Please note we only use Cookies if and to the extent you give us your consent, except for Cookies which are strictly necessary for the provision of our website and the functions and services provided there; such Strictly Necessary Cookies do not require your consent. You can withdraw your Consent at any time with effect for the future by accessing the Cookie Settings and changing your selection. You can access the Cookie Settings at any time by clicking on the icon placed on the bottom left of the website. You can also set your browser so that you exclude the acceptance of Cookies for certain cases or generally. You can delete Cookies that have already been set via your browser. Please note that if you delete or do not accept certain Cookies, the functionality of our website may be limited.

3. Use of Third Party Platforms

We use third party platforms such as HubSpot and others, for processing data related to newsletter subscriptions, contact forms, lead tracking, white paper download forms, and user behaviour analysis. As part of our use of third party platforms, we process usage data, including IP addresses, browser and session information, as well as the information you provide in forms on our website. Depending on where these third party platforms are based, your data may be transferred to and processed on servers in their resident territory such as the USA. We ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to ensure sufficient protection of your data. The data transfer to such third party is based on the adequacy decision of the EU Commission according to Art. 45 GDPR concerning the EU-US Data Privacy Framework. Third party platforms use cookies or similar technologies to provide its services. These cookies are only activated after you have given your explicit consent through our cookie banner. You can adjust your preferences regarding cookies at any time through the cookie settings available on our website. The data is stored until you withdraw your consent. The data collected via Use of Cookies is used exclusively for internal purposes and is not shared with third parties, other than the service providers to us, without your explicit consent. The processing of your data is based on your consent in accordance with Article 6 para. 1 lit. a of GDPR.

4. Newsletter

We offer a free newsletter. With our newsletter, we provide you with updates and marketing information about Igun. The registration for the newsletter takes place automatically after you have registered on our platform. You are free to unsubscribe to the newsletter by following the prompt in the newsletter when you receive it. Furthermore, we collect via so-called "web beacons" (these are small graphics in HTML emails) information on whether our newsletter was delivered, whether it has been opened and whether links have been clicked. This gives us statistical evaluations and allows us to see exactly how well our newsletter was received by you. This enables us to adapt and improve our newsletter service. In order to provide our newsletter service, we use the services of third party providers such as Mailchimp. This includes processing of the aforementioned data on the third party's servers located in their registered territory. Provision of the newsletter service and processing of the data affected is based on your consent pursuant to Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR. The consent includes the aforementioned data transfer to servers. You may revoke your consent at any time via the unsubscribe link included in each newsletter email. Please note that the lawfulness of the processing carried out on the basis of the consent prior to your withdrawal remains unaffected.

5. Igun Platform

Via our Igun Platform, third-party sellers and buyers of goods can initiate requests for offers or bids, negotiate and complete transactions. When you use our platform, we process your personal data in order to provide platform services according to the Igun Platform's general terms and conditions.
  • Registration and Log-in: You can only use the platform upon registration. The provision of certain data, as indicated by the * in the registration form, is necessary. If you do not provide the required data, you cannot register for the Igun Platform. The processing of these personal data is necessary to fulfil the registration contract. After registration, you may update your data or delete your data by cancelling your registration at any time by sending an email to business@igunafrica.com.
  • Buying and Selling: You can create a listing for the sale and purchase of goods. According to the preferences you chose for your listing, personal data may be published within the platform. Please note that the seller and buyer are solely responsible for any processing of the other party's personal data in connection with their transactions.

6. Contact Form

You can send us a message using the contact form or chat. We process the personal data provided by you to handle your request, to provide you with the requested information and to contact you for further assistance. This may involve processing all data contained in fields marked with *, which are necessary, such as name, email, location and phone number, as well as any other information provided by you as part of your contact request. The processing is based on our legitimate interest to process your data in order to properly respond to your request pursuant to Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR.

7. Marketing and Analysis Tools

On our website, we use the following marketing and analysis tools:
  • Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics on our website, a web analytics service provided by Google Ireland Limited. Google Analytics uses cookies that enable an analysis of your use of our website. The information collected about your use of this website is usually transferred to a Google server in the USA and stored there. Google Analytics has activated IP address anonymisation by default. The personal data collected and linked to the cookies set by Google Analytics are automatically deleted after 2 months.
  • Google Tag Manager: We use the Google Tag Manager to deploy and manage tools (e.g. Google Analytics) that we use on our website. The Google Tag Manager itself processes your IP address, which may also be transmitted to Google's servers in the USA.

8. Our Social Media Pages

In addition to this website, we operate several social media pages. If you interact with our social media pages, we may process certain personal data, e.g. if you leave a comment, like or retweet a post. The legal basis for processing of your data is our legitimate interest in operating social media pages pursuant to Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR.
  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IgunMetals
  • X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/igunmetals
  • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/igun-metals/
  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/igunmetals/

IV. Transfer of Data to Third Parties

We may transfer your personal data to third parties in the following cases. We use the services of certain external service providers as processors (Art. 4 No. 8 GDPR). Processors only process data on our behalf and according to our instructions. These processors are carefully selected and regularly reviewed by us to ensure that your privacy is protected.
  • Google Ireland Limited and Google LLC (re. use of Google Analytics, Google Fonts and Google Tag Manager)
  • Other third party service providers
  • Law enforcement authorities, authorities that prosecute fined administrative offences and the tax authorities, and, if necessary to injured third parties

V. Transfer of Data to Third Countries

We transfer personal data to service providers and recipients in countries outside Africa, the EU/EEA where such transfer is necessary for the purposes set out in this privacy policy. A transfer to a country will only take place in compliance with the applicable data protection regulations, in particular the guarantee of an adequate level of data protection. This means that your personal data will only be transferred insofar as a decision of the EU Commission on an adequate level of data protection exists for the respective third country (Art. 45 GDPR), appropriate guarantees are provided for the protection of your personal data (cf. Art. 46 GDPR), or a legal permission norm exists (cf. Art. 49 GDPR).

VI. Storage Period / Erasure of Your Personal Data

We only store personal data for as long as it is necessary for the purposes for which they are processed or if your consent has been revoked. In addition, statutory storage requirements may apply.

VII. Legal Obligation to Provide Personal Data

You are neither obliged by contract nor by law to provide us with your personal data. Please note the following: if you do not provide us with the personal data we may need for the respective purposes, such as registering our platform, KYC completion, or the execution of a contract with you, the respective contractual relationship may not come into existence.

VIII. Automated Individual Case Decisions and Measures for Profiling

We do not use any means of automated individual decision-making or profiling.

IX. Your Rights as Data Subject

The GDPR provides you, as a data subject, with the following rights regarding the processing of your personal data:
  • The right of access (Art. 15 GDPR)
  • The right to rectification (Art. 16 GDPR)
  • The right to erasure (Art. 17 GDPR)
  • The right to restriction of processing (Art. 18 GDPR)
  • The right to data portability (Art. 20 GDPR)
  • The right to object according to Art. 21 GDPR
  • The right to lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority (Art. 77 GDPR)

X. Amendments of Our Privacy Policy

This privacy policy may be amended with changes. The current version of this privacy policy is available at all times at https://www.igunafrica.com/

Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, contact us at:

Email: business@igunafrica.com
Phone: +2348162688922
Address: 53 Chief Collins Uchidiuno St, Lekki Phase I, Lekki 106104, Lagos, Nigeria

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