Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy
ZeCo Group (“ZeCo,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information responsibly. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, store, and protect information when you use our website, applications, platforms, APIs, and other services (collectively, the “Services”).
By accessing or using our Services, you acknowledge the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
Who We Are
ZeCo Africa develops technology, financial infrastructure, banking solutions, and digital platforms that support trusted carbon markets across Africa.
Our Services connect climate projects, financial institutions, businesses, governments, investors, and other stakeholders through secure digital infrastructure.
Information We Collect
We may collect information directly from you, automatically through your use of our Services, or from trusted third parties.
Personal Information
This may include:
Full name
Email address
Phone number
Organization or employer
Job title
Mailing address
Account credentials
Profile information
Identity verification documents where required
Financial Information
Where applicable, we may collect information necessary to facilitate financial services, including:
Payment information
Bank account details
Transaction records
Wallet identifiers
Billing information
Certain regulated financial services may be provided through licensed financial institutions or payment partners.
Technical Information
We automatically collect certain technical information, including:
IP address
Device information
Browser type
Operating system
Application usage
Log files
Cookies and similar technologies
Analytics data
Carbon Market and Project Information
Depending on the Services used, we may collect information relating to:
Climate projects
Environmental assets
Carbon credits
Sustainability data
Project documentation
Verification records
Monitoring data
Environmental reporting
How We Use Information
We use information to:
Provide and operate our Services
Create and manage accounts
Verify identities
Process transactions
Deliver banking and financial infrastructure services
Support carbon market operations
Improve our technology and products
Respond to customer inquiries
Monitor platform security
Detect fraud and abuse
Meet regulatory obligations
Conduct research and analytics
Communicate updates and service notices
Where permitted, we may also send information about new products, services, or events. You may opt out of marketing communications at any time.
Legal Basis for Processing
Where applicable, we process personal information based on:
Your consent
Performance of a contract
Compliance with legal obligations
Protection against fraud and financial crime
Our legitimate business interests, provided they do not override your rights
Compliance and Identity Verification
Certain Services may require us to verify your identity and conduct compliance checks, including:
Know Your Customer (KYC)
Anti-Money Laundering (AML)
Counter-Terrorism Financing (CTF)
Sanctions screening
Fraud prevention
Risk assessments
Failure to provide required information may prevent access to certain Services.
Sharing Information
We do not sell your personal information.
We may share information with:
Licensed financial institutions
Payment providers
Identity verification providers
Government authorities where legally required
Carbon registries
Climate verification organizations
Technology service providers
Cloud hosting providers
Professional advisers
Regulatory authorities
Business partners involved in delivering Services
We may also disclose information where required to comply with legal obligations, enforce our agreements, or protect our rights, users, or the public.
International Data Transfers
Your information may be processed or stored in countries outside your jurisdiction.
Where required, we implement appropriate safeguards to protect personal information during international transfers in accordance with applicable laws.
Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures designed to protect information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
While we strive to maintain strong security practices, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure.
Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to:
Provide our Services
Meet legal and regulatory obligations
Resolve disputes
Enforce our agreements
Maintain security and compliance records
Retention periods may vary depending on applicable legal requirements.
Your Rights
Subject to applicable law, you may have the right to:
Access your personal information
Correct inaccurate information
Request deletion of personal information
Request restriction of processing
Object to certain processing activities
Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
Request a copy of your information in a portable format
Lodge a complaint with an appropriate regulatory authority
Certain rights may be limited where legal or regulatory obligations apply.
Cookies and Analytics
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
Operate our website
Improve performance
Remember preferences
Analyze usage
Enhance security
You may control cookies through your browser settings, although disabling certain cookies may affect functionality.
Third-Party Services
Our Services may integrate with third-party platforms, financial institutions, payment providers, APIs, cloud services, government systems, or carbon registries.
These third parties operate under their own privacy policies, and ZeCo is not responsible for their privacy practices.
Children’s Privacy
Our Services are intended for businesses and individuals who are legally able to enter into binding agreements.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age required by applicable law without appropriate authorization.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our Services, legal requirements, or business practices.
Material updates will be communicated through our website or other appropriate channels.
Your continued use of the Services after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us
ZeCo Group (“ZeCo,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information responsibly. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, store, and protect information when you use our website, applications, platforms, APIs, and other services (collectively, the “Services”).
By accessing or using our Services, you acknowledge the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
Who We Are
ZeCo Africa develops technology, financial infrastructure, banking solutions, and digital platforms that support trusted carbon markets across Africa.
Our Services connect climate projects, financial institutions, businesses, governments, investors, and other stakeholders through secure digital infrastructure.
Information We Collect
We may collect information directly from you, automatically through your use of our Services, or from trusted third parties.
Personal Information
This may include:
Full name
Email address
Phone number
Organization or employer
Job title
Mailing address
Account credentials
Profile information
Identity verification documents where required
Financial Information
Where applicable, we may collect information necessary to facilitate financial services, including:
Payment information
Bank account details
Transaction records
Wallet identifiers
Billing information
Certain regulated financial services may be provided through licensed financial institutions or payment partners.
Technical Information
We automatically collect certain technical information, including:
IP address
Device information
Browser type
Operating system
Application usage
Log files
Cookies and similar technologies
Analytics data
Carbon Market and Project Information
Depending on the Services used, we may collect information relating to:
Climate projects
Environmental assets
Carbon credits
Sustainability data
Project documentation
Verification records
Monitoring data
Environmental reporting
How We Use Information
We use information to:
Provide and operate our Services
Create and manage accounts
Verify identities
Process transactions
Deliver banking and financial infrastructure services
Support carbon market operations
Improve our technology and products
Respond to customer inquiries
Monitor platform security
Detect fraud and abuse
Meet regulatory obligations
Conduct research and analytics
Communicate updates and service notices
Where permitted, we may also send information about new products, services, or events. You may opt out of marketing communications at any time.
Legal Basis for Processing
Where applicable, we process personal information based on:
Your consent
Performance of a contract
Compliance with legal obligations
Protection against fraud and financial crime
Our legitimate business interests, provided they do not override your rights
Compliance and Identity Verification
Certain Services may require us to verify your identity and conduct compliance checks, including:
Know Your Customer (KYC)
Anti-Money Laundering (AML)
Counter-Terrorism Financing (CTF)
Sanctions screening
Fraud prevention
Risk assessments
Failure to provide required information may prevent access to certain Services.
Sharing Information
We do not sell your personal information.
We may share information with:
Licensed financial institutions
Payment providers
Identity verification providers
Government authorities where legally required
Carbon registries
Climate verification organizations
Technology service providers
Cloud hosting providers
Professional advisers
Regulatory authorities
Business partners involved in delivering Services
We may also disclose information where required to comply with legal obligations, enforce our agreements, or protect our rights, users, or the public.
International Data Transfers
Your information may be processed or stored in countries outside your jurisdiction.
Where required, we implement appropriate safeguards to protect personal information during international transfers in accordance with applicable laws.
Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures designed to protect information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
While we strive to maintain strong security practices, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure.
Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to:
Provide our Services
Meet legal and regulatory obligations
Resolve disputes
Enforce our agreements
Maintain security and compliance records
Retention periods may vary depending on applicable legal requirements.
Your Rights
Subject to applicable law, you may have the right to:
Access your personal information
Correct inaccurate information
Request deletion of personal information
Request restriction of processing
Object to certain processing activities
Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
Request a copy of your information in a portable format
Lodge a complaint with an appropriate regulatory authority
Certain rights may be limited where legal or regulatory obligations apply.
Cookies and Analytics
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
Operate our website
Improve performance
Remember preferences
Analyze usage
Enhance security
You may control cookies through your browser settings, although disabling certain cookies may affect functionality.
Third-Party Services
Our Services may integrate with third-party platforms, financial institutions, payment providers, APIs, cloud services, government systems, or carbon registries.
These third parties operate under their own privacy policies, and ZeCo is not responsible for their privacy practices.
Children’s Privacy
Our Services are intended for businesses and individuals who are legally able to enter into binding agreements.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age required by applicable law without appropriate authorization.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our Services, legal requirements, or business practices.
Material updates will be communicated through our website or other appropriate channels.
Your continued use of the Services after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us