Cookie Policy

ValueHR Pro is an enterprise-grade Human Resource Management and Workforce Administration Platform developed, owned, managed, and operated by Value Driver Technology Solutions Limited for organizations seeking to manage employee information, payroll operations, attendance systems, recruitment processes, performance management, leave administration, document management, compliance obligations, reporting structures, analytics, workflow automation, and other HR-related functions.

As part of our commitment to delivering secure, reliable, efficient, and user-focused services, we use cookies and similar technologies to support the operation, security, functionality, optimization, and continuous improvement of the Platform.

This Cookies Policy provides detailed information on:

• The meaning and purpose of cookies
• The categories of cookies used on the Platform
• How cookies are used
• The information collected through cookies
• How users may manage cookie preferences
• Security and compliance measures relating to cookies
• Users rights and obligations regarding cookies and related technologies

Cookies are small text files, identifiers, scripts, pixels, tags, or similar technologies that are stored on a user browser, device, system, or network infrastructure when visiting or interacting with a website, application, software platform, or digital service.

Cookies help systems recognize users, remember user activities or preferences, improve user experience, support platform security, maintain operational efficiency, generate analytics, and enable certain functionalities.

Cookies may either be:

Session Cookies

These are temporary cookies that remain active only during a user session and are automatically deleted once the browser or application is closed.

Persistent Cookies

These cookies remain stored on a user device for a defined period until they expire or are manually deleted by the user.

Cookies may also include technologies such as:

• Web beacons
• Tracking pixels
• Local storage objects
• SDK tracking technologies
• Session identifiers
• Authentication tokens
• Similar digital technologies used for system operation and analytics

Value Driver Technology Solutions Limited uses cookies and related technologies for several lawful and legitimate business, operational, technical, and security purposes including but not limited to the following:

Authentication and Access Control

• Verifying user identity
• Maintaining secure login sessions
• Preventing unauthorized access
• Enforcing user permissions and access rights
• Supporting multi-factor authentication processes
• Maintaining tenant separation for enterprise users

Platform Functionality

• Enabling core features of the Platform
• Supporting navigation across the Platform
• Remembering user settings and configurations
• Maintaining workflow continuity
• Supporting dashboards and customizations
• Enhancing usability and user experience

Security and Fraud Prevention

• Detecting suspicious login attempts
• Identifying malicious activities
• Monitoring cybersecurity threats
• Preventing account compromise
• Protecting user credentials
• Supporting security investigations
• Preventing abuse, spam, or automated attacks
• Maintaining overall system integrity

Performance and Optimization

• Monitoring platform performance
• Identifying system errors and downtime
• Improving response speed and reliability
• Enhancing infrastructure efficiency
• Conducting diagnostics and troubleshooting
• Improving service delivery and user interaction

Analytics and Reporting

• Understanding usage patterns
• Measuring engagement levels
• Generating aggregated reports
• Monitoring system adoption and usage trends
• Conducting operational assessments
• Supporting strategic business improvements

Compliance and Legal Obligations

• Maintaining audit trails
• Supporting regulatory compliance requirements
• Enforcing contractual obligations
• Supporting lawful investigations
• Preventing unlawful use of the Platform
• Preserving operational records where required by law

Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the operation, accessibility, security, and functionality of the Platform. They cannot ordinarily be disabled because they are required for the Platform to function properly.

These cookies are used for:

• User authentication
• Secure session management
• System administration
• Access control
• Data integrity verification
• Tenant management
• Platform security
• Fraud prevention
• Network stability
• Core operational functionality

Without these cookies, users may be unable to access portions of the Platform or use essential services.

Functional Cookies

Functional cookies enable the Platform to remember user preferences and personalized settings including:

• Language preferences
• Notification settings
• Dashboard layouts
• Accessibility configurations
• User interface preferences
• Regional settings
• Saved user configurations
• Workflow customizations

These cookies enhance convenience and user experience.

Performance and Analytics Cookies

Performance cookies collect information relating to how users interact with the Platform in order to improve performance, reliability, and efficiency.

Such information may include:

• Pages visited
• Features accessed
• Duration of sessions
• Browser and device information
• Navigation behavior
• User interaction trends
• Error reports
• Traffic sources
• System performance indicators

Information generated through these cookies may be aggregated and anonymized where reasonably practicable.

Security Cookies

Security cookies are specifically deployed to protect the Platform and users from malicious activities and cybersecurity threats.

These cookies may assist in:

• Detecting unauthorized access attempts
• Monitoring unusual login activity
• Preventing credential abuse
• Blocking malicious traffic
• Supporting intrusion detection systems
• Preventing session hijacking
• Managing security tokens
• Supporting cybersecurity audits and investigations

Third-Party Cookies

Certain services integrated into the Platform may involve third-party service providers deploying their own cookies or similar technologies.

These third parties may include:

• Cloud hosting providers
• Analytics providers
• Communication tools
• Payment service providers
• Security monitoring services
• Identity verification systems
• Email delivery services
• API providers
• Enterprise integration partners

Third-party cookies are governed by the respective policies of those providers. Value Driver Technology Solutions Limited does not exercise direct control over third-party cookies and shall not be responsible for the practices, policies, security, or operations of third-party providers.

Users are encouraged to review applicable third-party privacy and cookies policies where relevant.

Cookies and related technologies may collect or process certain technical, operational, and usage-related information including:

• IP addresses
• Device identifiers
• Browser details
• Operating system information
• Access timestamps
• Session activity
• Login history
• Device configurations
• Geographic region information
• Network information
• System activity logs
• User preferences
• Platform usage behavior
• Security-related information

Value Driver Technology Solutions Limited does not intentionally use cookies to collect highly sensitive personal data except where strictly necessary for authentication, operational integrity, legal compliance, security, or fraud prevention purposes.

The use of cookies and related technologies may be based on one or more lawful grounds including:

• User consent
• Legitimate business interests
• Contractual necessity
• Legal and regulatory compliance obligations
• Security and fraud prevention requirements
• Operational and service delivery necessities

Where required by applicable law, users may be presented with options to accept, reject, or customize cookie preferences.

By accessing or using the Platform, users consent to the use of cookies as described in this Policy except where applicable laws require additional or separate consent mechanisms.

Where legally required:

• Cookie notices or banners may be displayed
• Users may manage or customize cookie preferences
• Consent may be withdrawn subject to technical or operational limitations

Users acknowledge that disabling certain cookies may:

• Affect system performance
• Interrupt login sessions
• Reduce platform functionality
• Limit access to certain features
• Affect user experience
• Prevent portions of the Platform from functioning correctly

Users may control or manage cookies through:

• Browser settings
• Device configurations
• Platform cookie management tools
• Third-party opt-out mechanisms where available

Most browsers allow users to:

• View stored cookies
• Delete cookies
• Restrict cookies
• Block third-party cookies
• Configure cookie notifications

However, Value Driver Technology Solutions Limited does not guarantee that the Platform will function optimally where cookies are disabled or restricted.

Value Driver Technology Solutions Limited implements reasonable and appropriate technical, organizational, physical, and administrative safeguards designed to protect information collected through cookies against:

• Unauthorized access
• Loss or destruction
• Accidental disclosure
• Alteration or corruption
• Misuse
• Cybersecurity threats
• Unlawful processing

Security measures may include:

• Encryption protocols
• Access controls
• Authentication systems
• Security monitoring tools
• Network protection mechanisms
• Internal security policies
• Periodic assessments
• Incident response procedures

Notwithstanding the foregoing, users acknowledge that no electronic transmission, storage system, or internet-based platform can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Cookies may remain active for varying periods depending on:

• The category of cookie
• Operational necessity
• Security requirements
• Legal obligations
• User preferences
• System configurations

Some cookies expire automatically upon termination of a session, while others remain active until manually deleted or until their designated retention period lapses.

Due to the nature of cloud infrastructure, enterprise integrations, and global technology services, information collected through cookies may be processed, transmitted, or stored outside the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Where international data transfers occur, Value Driver Technology Solutions Limited shall take reasonable steps to ensure that appropriate safeguards and security measures are implemented in accordance with applicable data protection laws and industry standards.

The Platform may contain integrations, links, APIs, plugins, or services operated by third parties.

Value Driver Technology Solutions Limited does not control and is not responsible for:

• Third-party cookies
• Third-party privacy practices
• Third-party security measures
• External websites or services
• Data processing activities conducted by third parties

Users access third-party services at their own discretion and risk.

To the fullest extent permitted under applicable law, Value Driver Technology Solutions Limited shall not be liable for:

• Any loss arising from the disabling or restriction of cookies by users
• Failures caused by third-party cookies or integrations
• Unauthorized access resulting from user negligence or device compromise
• Interruptions in service caused by browser settings or external technologies
• Indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from the use of cookies or related technologies
• Any loss beyond the reasonable control of the Company

Users remain responsible for maintaining the security of their devices, credentials, browsers, and systems.

ValueHR Pro is an enterprise and workplace solution intended for business and organizational use. The Platform is not directed at children and Value Driver Technology Solutions Limited does not knowingly collect personal information from minors through cookies or related technologies without lawful authorization.

Value Driver Technology Solutions Limited reserves the right to amend, revise, update, modify, or replace this Cookies Policy at any time to reflect:

• Changes in applicable law
• Technological developments
• Operational requirements
• Business practices
• Security standards
• Regulatory obligations

Any updated version of this Policy shall become effective immediately upon publication on the Platform unless otherwise stated.

Users are encouraged to review this Policy periodically.

This Cookies Policy shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

Any dispute arising from or connected with this Policy shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts of Nigeria.

All questions, requests, complaints, or enquiries relating to this Cookies Policy or data protection matters should be directed to:

Value Driver Technology Solutions Limited, Apt 3 Dero Court Complex, Ikate, Lekki, Lagos, Nigeria.

Website: www.valuedrivertechnology.com

By accessing, browsing, registering on, or using the ValueHR Pro Platform, users acknowledge that they have read, understood, and agreed to this Cookies Policy and consent to the use of cookies and related technologies in accordance with the terms contained herein.