Privacy Policy - Stockovaa Partner Program

1. Introduction

Stockovaa Limited ("Stockovaa," "Company," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of our Partner Program participants. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, process, and safeguard your information as a partner in our affiliate marketing program.

This policy applies specifically to individuals and entities who participate in the Stockovaa Partner Program to earn commissions by referring customers to our stock trading platform. By registering for and participating in the Program, you consent to the data practices described in this policy.

We protect your partner data with the same security standards we use for our trading platform

2. Information We Collect from Partners

2.1 Partner Registration Information

When you apply to join our Partner Program, we collect:

Full name and business/individual status
Email address and phone number
Address and country of residence
Bank account details for commission payments
Website URL and social media profiles (if applicable)
Marketing experience and audience demographics

Data Category	Information Collected	Purpose
Identity Data	Name, ID documents, tax information	Partner verification, tax compliance
Contact Data	Email, phone, address	Communication, program updates
Financial Data	Bank account, payment preferences	Commission payments, tax reporting
Marketing Data	Website, social media, audience info	Partner approval, performance optimization
Performance Data	Referrals, clicks, conversions, commissions	Commission calculation, program analytics

2.2 Referral and Tracking Data

We automatically collect information related to your partner activities:

Unique referral links and tracking codes
Click-through data and traffic sources
Referred customer information (anonymized for privacy)
Conversion rates and subscription data
Commission earnings and payment history
Partner dashboard usage and login activity

2.3 Marketing and Communication Data

We collect data related to your marketing activities and our communications:

Marketing materials downloaded and used
Email engagement metrics (opens, clicks, responses)
Webinar and training session attendance
Support ticket history and feedback
Survey responses and program feedback

3. How We Use Partner Information

3.1 Program Administration

Processing partner applications and verification
Creating and managing partner accounts
Generating unique referral links and tracking codes
Providing access to the partner dashboard and resources
Monitoring program compliance and performance

3.2 Commission Management

Tracking referrals and attributing conversions
Calculating commission earnings and bonuses
Processing weekly commission payments
Generating tax documentation and reports
Handling payment disputes and adjustments

3.3 Partner Support and Training

Providing marketing materials and resources
Delivering training and educational content
Offering technical support and assistance
Sharing performance insights and optimization tips
Conducting partner webinars and events

3.4 Program Improvement and Analytics

Performance Analytics: We analyze partner data to identify successful strategies, optimize conversion rates, and improve the overall partner experience. This includes studying traffic patterns, conversion metrics, and partner feedback.

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell or rent partner information to third parties. We may share your data in the following specific circumstances:

4.1 Service Providers

We work with trusted third-party service providers for:

Payment processing and banking services for commissions
Email marketing and communication platforms
Analytics and tracking software
Customer support and help desk systems
Tax reporting and compliance services

4.2 Legal and Compliance

We may disclose partner information when required to:

Comply with tax reporting obligations
Respond to legal requests, court orders, or subpoenas
Prevent fraud or investigate suspicious activities
Protect our rights, property, or safety
Enforce partner agreement terms and conditions

4.3 Aggregated Data

We may share aggregated, anonymized partner program statistics for marketing and business development purposes, such as:

Total number of active partners
Average commission earnings (anonymized)
Program growth and performance metrics
Industry benchmarking and case studies

Important: We never share individual partner earnings, personal banking information, or specific performance data with other partners or unauthorized third parties.

5. Referral Tracking and Attribution

5.1 Tracking Technology

We use cookies, pixel tags, and other tracking technologies to:

Attribute referrals to the correct partner
Track customer journey from click to conversion
Prevent fraudulent or duplicate referrals
Calculate accurate commission payments
Analyze marketing channel effectiveness

5.2 Customer Data Protection

While we track referrals for attribution purposes, we protect referred customer privacy by:

Only sharing necessary conversion confirmation data
Anonymizing customer information in partner reports
Not providing access to customer personal details
Maintaining separate privacy controls for customers

5.3 Attribution Period

Referral cookies remain active for 30 days, during which any customer subscriptions will be attributed to your partner account for commission calculation.

6. Data Security for Partners

We implement comprehensive security measures to protect partner information:

6.1 Technical Safeguards

SSL encryption for all data transmissions
Secure partner dashboard with login protection
Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
Encrypted storage of sensitive partner data
Automated fraud detection for commission payments

6.2 Access Controls

Role-based access to partner information
Multi-factor authentication for sensitive operations
Regular access reviews and permission updates
Secure API endpoints for dashboard functionality

6.3 Financial Security

All commission payments are processed through secure, encrypted banking channels with fraud protection

7. Data Retention for Partners

We retain partner data according to the following schedule:

Partner Data Retention Periods

Active Partner Data: Retained while partnership is active
Commission Records: 7 years (tax and regulatory requirements)
Referral Tracking Data: 5 years for performance analysis
Communication History: 3 years from last interaction
Marketing Materials Usage: 2 years after program termination
Tax Documentation: 7 years (legal requirement)

When retention periods expire, we securely delete partner data using industry-standard data destruction methods.

8. Your Rights as a Partner

As a partner, you have the following privacy rights:

Access to Data

Request copies of all personal data we hold about your partnership.

Data Correction

Update incorrect information in your partner profile and payment details.

Data Export

Download your performance data, commission history, and referral reports.

Marketing Opt-out

Unsubscribe from partner newsletters and promotional communications.

Account Deletion

Request deletion of your partner account (subject to record retention requirements).

Processing Objection

Object to certain data processing activities where legally permitted.

Exercising Your Rights: Contact our Partner Support team at partners@stockovaa.com to exercise any of these rights. We will respond within 24-48 hours of receiving your request.

9. International Partners

We welcome partners from all regions. Our program is designed to support international participation while maintaining high standards of data protection and secure payments.

Data is processed and stored in accordance with applicable data protection regulations
We implement appropriate safeguards for cross-border data transfers
Partners are responsible for meeting their local tax obligations
We comply with global privacy and financial compliance standards
Commission payments are processed through secure, internationally recognized payment channels

All data transfers and payment operations are protected by industry-standard security measures and contractual safeguards to ensure global compliance.

10. Partner Responsibilities

10.1 Data Accuracy

Partners are responsible for:

Providing accurate registration and payment information
Updating profile information when changes occur
Maintaining current contact details for communications
Reporting any suspicious activities or security concerns

10.2 Privacy Compliance

When promoting Stockovaa, partners must:

Include appropriate privacy notices on their websites
Comply with email marketing and consent requirements
Respect customer privacy and data protection rights
Follow applicable advertising and marketing regulations

11. Cookies and Partner Tracking

11.1 Partner Dashboard Cookies

Our partner dashboard uses cookies for:

Maintaining your login session
Personalizing your dashboard experience
Tracking dashboard usage for improvements
Providing performance analytics and insights

11.2 Referral Tracking Cookies

Referral links set cookies on referred customers' devices to:

Attribute conversions to your partner account
Prevent double-attribution of referrals
Track the customer journey for optimization
Calculate accurate commission payments

12. Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our partner program, legal requirements, or business practices. Partners will be notified of material changes through:

Email notifications to all active partners
Prominent notices in the partner dashboard
Updates posted on our partner program website

Continued participation in the partner program after policy updates constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

13. Regulatory Compliance

We manage all affiliate data and payments in line with applicable data protection and financial regulations. Our operations comply with the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR) and Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA) 2023, and we apply similar privacy and compliance standards for international partners in accordance with their local requirements.

Stockovaa Partner Program