Effective Date: 10/01/2026

Last Updated: 10/01/2026

RestInPeace.ng (“we”, “us”, or “our”) is committed to protecting your personal data and ensuring a safe and respectful memorial environment for families, friends, and service providers. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, who we share it with, and your rights under the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR).

By using RestInPeace.ng, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of information:

Personal Information (Users & Account Holders)

  • Name, email address, phone number
  • Country and city of residence
  • Account login details
  • Payment information (processed through secure third-party gateways)

Memorial Profile Information (for Deceased Persons)

  • Full name, date of birth, date of death
  • Photos, biography, achievements
  • Funeral details and event locations
  • Religious, tribal or cultural rites (optional)
  • Livestream links, programmes, RSVPs

Note: Families must have the right to share the information they submit.

Vendor Information

  • Business name, contact details, services
  • Portfolio (images, videos, pricing)

Automatically Collected Data

  • IP address, browser type, device information
  • Cookies, analytics, and usage data for site improvement

2. How We Use Your Information

We use data to:

  • Publish and maintain obituary and memorial pages
  • Allow visitors to search and share memories
  • Enable tributes, condolences, photo/video uploads
  • Process payments for premium services
  • Notify users about funeral or memorial events
  • Connect families with approved service providers
  • Improve website security and performance
  • Run analytics for product enhancement

We do not sell your personal data.

3. Legal Basis for Processing

We rely on the following under NDPR:

  • Consent — when users upload data or register
  • Legitimate interest — memorial preservation for public record
  • Contract performance — providing requested services
  • Compliance with law — fraud prevention, court orders if needed

You may withdraw consent at any time.

4. Sharing & Disclosure

We may share data with:

  • Authorized family members or account owners
  • Verified service providers (if you request services)
  • Payment processors (secure transaction only)
  • Law enforcement when legally required
  • Website hosting and security partners

We do not publicly display user contact details without permission.

5. Public Content & User Responsibility

Obituaries, tributes, photos, and public memorial content may be visible to anyone online. Users are responsible for ensuring that:

  • Shared information is truthful
  • Family permissions are obtained
  • Copyrights on photos and videos belong to the uploader

We reserve the right to remove content that is abusive, fraudulent, or culturally insensitive.

6. Data Retention

  • Memorial profiles remain permanently, unless a family requests removal.
  • Account data is kept while your account remains active.
  • Payment and transaction logs are stored as required by law.

7. Security

We employ:

  • Data encryption
  • Secure payment processing
  • Intrusion detection systems
  • Regular security audits

However, no online system is 100% secure, and users should protect their login details.

8. Your Rights (Under NDPR)

Users have the right to:

  • Request access to your personal data
  • Update or correct inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of personal data
  • Object to processing
  • Withdraw consent
  • File a complaint with NITDA if necessary

Requests can be made via our contact details below.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our platform is not for individuals under 18 to create accounts. However, memorial pages may include minors with family consent.

10. Contact Information

For questions, concerns, or privacy requests:

Email: info@RestInPeace.ng
Website: https://RestInPeace.ng/contact

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.
Continued use of the Website means acceptance of the updated policy.