Privacy Policy

At WallX, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal and financial information. This comprehensive Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your data across all our services.

Table of Contents

1Scope of This Policy

This Privacy Policy applies to all individuals and businesses who:

  • Use WallX Services for digital payments, merchant collections, transfers, lending, savings, or credit profiling;
  • Interact with our platforms, apps, APIs, or websites;
  • Participate in marketing or promotional activities; or
  • Communicate with us or our support team.

This Policy also extends to any data we collect through authorized partners, agents, or financial service providers that integrate with WallX.

2Information We Collect

We collect Personal Information and Financial Data to deliver secure, compliant, and personalized financial services.

a. Information You Provide Directly

  • Account Information: Full name, phone number, address, date of birth, BVN or government-issued ID, and contact details.
  • Financial Details: Bank account information, transaction history, payment methods, and credit assessment data.
  • Verification Data: KYC/AML documentation such as ID cards, utility bills, business registration details, or tax identification numbers. All verification data is externally managed through a truted 3rd party named "Veriff"
  • Business Profile Data: For merchants, this may include company name, industry type, sales data, and financial records.
  • Support and Communications: Details you share when contacting customer support, reporting issues, or participating in surveys.
  • Consent-Based Data: Information shared when you authorize us to access third-party accounts, link wallets, or connect to financial APIs.

b. Information Collected Automatically

  • Usage Data: How you interact with our apps, dashboards, and Services (e.g., transaction frequency, navigation patterns, and engagement).
  • Device Data: IP address, browser type, device model, operating system, mobile identifiers, and app version.
  • Cookies and Tracking: To improve performance, analytics, and fraud detection.
  • Location Data: Approximate or precise location (where permitted) to verify transactions, enhance security, and comply with regulations.

c. Information from Third Parties

We may receive information from:

  • Financial Institutions & Payment Partners for processing and verification.
  • ID Verification Services for credit scoring and KYC compliance;
  • Regulatory or Law Enforcement Agencies for risk and compliance reporting;
  • Merchants, Aggregators, or Business Partners offering WallX-integrated payment or lending services.

3How We Use Your Information

We use collected data to provide safe, compliant, and efficient financial services.

  • Account Creation & Verification: To verify identity, comply with Know-Your-Customer (KYC) and Anti-Money-Laundering (AML) laws.
  • Transaction Processing: To initiate, validate, and complete payments, transfers, settlements, and refunds.
  • Fraud Detection & Risk Management: To monitor suspicious activity, prevent unauthorized access, and safeguard customer funds.
  • Customer Support & Communication: To respond to inquiries, resolve disputes, and provide updates about your account or transactions.
  • Product Improvement: To enhance system performance, develop new features, and personalize your experience.
  • Marketing & Engagement: With your consent, to send promotional materials, offers, and updates related to our services.
  • Compliance & Legal Obligations: To meet tax, audit, and record-keeping requirements under applicable laws.
  • Credit Profiling & Analytics: To assess creditworthiness, enable access to capital, and support data-driven financial inclusion. May be powered by 3rd parties

5Sharing Your Information

We share data only when necessary and always under secure and lawful conditions.

We may share your information with:

  • Financial Institutions and Payment Networks (for transaction processing and settlements).
  • Service Providers and Partners (for KYC verification, fraud monitoring, analytics, cloud hosting, or support).
  • Credit Bureaus and Lending Partners (for credit evaluation or credit history reporting).
  • Regulators and Law Enforcement Agencies (as required by law).
  • Business Transfers: In case of a merger, acquisition, or restructuring, your data may be securely transferred to the new entity.

We never sell your personal or financial information to third parties.

6Data Retention

We retain your Personal Information only for as long as necessary to:

  • fulfill the purposes outlined in this Policy;
  • Comply with applicable legal, tax, or accounting obligations; and
  • Prevent, detect, and mitigate fraud or misuse.

Typically, financial data is retained for up to seven (7) years after account closure or as required by law.

7Data Security

We apply advanced administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your data.

Security measures include:

  • Encryption (at rest and in transit);
  • Multi-factor authentication and access controls.
  • Continuous network monitoring and fraud detection systems.
  • PCI DSS-compliant payment processing; (Not applicable to us as we do not hold card details)
  • Regular vulnerability and penetration testing.

Although we maintain robust systems, no platform can guarantee absolute security. In the event of a data breach, we will notify affected parties promptly and comply with all applicable laws.

8International Data Transfers

Where necessary, data may be transferred across borders to our affiliates, cloud providers, or service partners. Such transfers are protected through appropriate safeguards — including data transfer agreements, standard contractual clauses, or equivalent legal mechanisms.

9Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction (NDPR, GDPR, CCPA, etc.), you may have the following rights:

  • Access: Request a copy of your data.
  • Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information.
  • Deletion: Request deletion ("Right to be Forgotten") where legally permissible.
  • Restriction: Limit how we process your information.
  • Portability: Request transfer of your data in a structured format.
  • Withdraw Consent: Opt out of non-essential processing or marketing communications.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us via the details below.

10Cookies and Tracking

WallX uses cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Improve user experience and system performance;
  • Enable fraud detection and account security; and
  • Measure website and app analytics.

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings, but some features may not function properly without them.

11Children‘s Privacy

WallX Services are not intended for individuals under 18 years old. We do not knowingly collect or process data from minors. If we become aware of such collection, we will promptly delete the data.

12Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect legal, technical, or operational changes.

The latest version will always be available at:
https://www.wallx.co/privacy-policy

Significant updates will be communicated via email or in-app notifications.

13Contact Us

For inquiries, data access, or complaints, please contact our Data Protection Officer (DPO):

Email: or [email protected]

Locations:

WallX Incorporation Inc.

290 King Street E, Kitchener, ON N2G 2L3, Canada

220 East 23rd St Manhattan NY 10010, United States

21 Nyese Ibrahim Tella Street, Lekki, Lagos , Nigeria

Fax Only: +1 519-804-9236

You may also contact your local data protection authority (e.g., NDPC Nigeria, FTC USA, or OPC Canada).

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