Privacy Policy
We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy.
Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your data when you visit our website, in strict compliance with the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA) 2023.
Information We Collect
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when expressing interest in our initiatives, participating in website activities, or contacting us.
- Personal Data: Name, email address, phone number, and other information provided via contact forms or newsletter subscriptions.
- Automatically Collected Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, access times, and usage patterns. This data is typically collected via cookies and similar analytics technologies to optimize site performance.
How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information to:
- Respond to inquiries and provide support.
- Distribute program updates, newsletters, and policy announcements regarding HCD 2.0.
- Monitor website usage and trends to improve digital accessibility and user experience.
- Fulfill our public mandate of investing in Nigeria's human capital development.
Legal Basis for Processing
Our processing of your personal data relies on the following legal foundations under the NDPA 2023:
- Consent: You have given clear consent to process your data for a specific purpose.
- Public Interest: Processing is necessary for the performance of a task carried out in the public interest or in the exercise of official authority vested in the HCD program.
Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell or trade your personal identification information. We may share information strictly with:
- Government Affiliates: Ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs) collaborating on the HCD 2.0 agenda.
- Service Providers: Authorized third-party IT and hosting vendors who assist in operating the website, managing server-side configurations, and maintaining securely deployed applications.
- Legal Authorities: When legally required to comply with applicable Nigerian laws, judicial proceedings, or court orders.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security protocols designed to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no electronic transmission over the internet or server-side storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, or as mandated by Nigerian data retention laws for public sector records.
Your Data Protection Rights
Under the NDPA 2023, you hold the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Right to Access: Request copies of your personal data.
- Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Right to Erasure: Request the deletion of your personal data under specific legal conditions.
- Right to Restrict or Object: Object to or restrict the processing of your data.
Cookies Policy
Our website utilizes cookies to enhance user experience and analyse site traffic. You can configure your browser to refuse specific cookies or alert you when they are being accessed.
Contact Us
For questions regarding this policy or to exercise your data protection rights, please CONTACT US.
