Effective Date: October 8, 2025
1. Introduction
Pegasus Equine Freight (“Pegasus,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is Nigeria’s premier international equine transportation and supply company. We are committed to protecting the privacy and security of the personal information entrusted to us by our clients, partners, and website visitors. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information in connection with our services, which include strategic equine sourcing, international logistics, and post-arrival support.
2. Information We Collect
We collect information necessary to provide our specialized services and comply with international and Nigerian regulations. This information may include:
- Personal Identification Information: Name, physical address, email address, phone number, company name, and designation.
- Financial and Payment Information: Transaction records, billing details, and payment information related to services rendered.
- Equine and Logistical Data: Detailed information about the horses being transported or sourced (e.g., age, breed, gender, medical history, veterinary records, transport manifests, insurance details, and travel documents like passports/health certificates).
- Compliance Data: Information required for customs clearance, quarantine protocols, and import/export permits.
- Website Usage Data: Information collected automatically when you visit our website, such as IP address, browser type, and interaction with our content.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information collected for the following primary purposes:
- Service Provision: To execute and manage the end-to-end equine logistics process, including arranging transport (IATA air freight, specialized sea freight), coordinating veterinary oversight, and managing customs and quarantine compliance.
- Compliance: To fulfill regulatory obligations imposed by the Nigerian government (NDPR, Customs, Veterinary Services) and international authorities (IATA).
- Communication: To provide service updates, quotes, invoices, and essential information regarding the horse’s welfare and travel status.
- Improvement: To analyze service performance and continuously improve our specialized offerings.
- Marketing: To send promotional materials or updates about our services, new sourcing opportunities, or market trends, subject to your consent.
4. Information Sharing and Disclosure
We are a highly specialized service, and sharing information with trusted third parties is essential for execution. We may disclose your information to:
- Third-Party Service Providers: Airlines, shipping companies, customs agents, ground transport specialists, and approved quarantine facilities, solely for the purpose of executing the contracted service.
- Veterinary and Health Authorities: Licensed veterinarians and government regulatory bodies (local and international) for mandatory health checks, compliance certification, and quarantine clearance.
- Insurance Providers: To secure necessary mortality, transit, or injury insurance coverage as required by the service agreement.
- Legal Compliance: When required by Nigerian law or regulatory bodies (e.g., the Nigeria Data Protection Commission – NDPC).
We do not sell your personal information to third parties for their independent marketing purposes.
5. Data Security
We employ robust physical, electronic, and managerial procedures designed to safeguard and secure the information we collect. Recognizing the high-value and sensitive nature of our clients and their assets, we prioritize the protection of your personal and proprietary data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
6. Your Data Protection Rights
As a data subject, you have rights regarding your personal data as stipulated by the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR), which may include the right to:
- Access your personal data held by Pegasus.
- Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Object to the processing of your data for marketing or certain other purposes.
- Request the deletion or removal of your data, subject to legal and regulatory retention requirements (especially those related to customs and veterinary records).
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below.
7. Contact Information
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Pegasus Equine Freight Phone: 080 3378 9988 Email:contactus@pegasusequinefreight.com