1. Information We Collect
We collect information you provide directly when you:
- Apply to a program: Full name, email address, phone number, location, experience level, and motivation.
- Create an account: Name, email, and password (stored securely using bcrypt hashing).
- Make a payment: Payment is processed through Paystack. We store transaction references and payment status but never store your card details.
- Use our website: We may collect basic analytics data such as pages visited and time spent.
2. How We Use Your Information
- Process and review your application.
- Communicate with you about your enrollment status, payments, and program updates.
- Provide access to course materials and the student dashboard.
- Send important notifications about your cohort (schedule changes, deadlines).
- Improve our programs and website based on usage patterns.
3. Information Sharing
We do not sell your personal data. We only share information with:
- Paystack: For secure payment processing.
- Email services: To send you application confirmations and program updates.
- Hiring partners: Only with your explicit consent, as part of our career placement support.
4. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures including encrypted connections (HTTPS), secure password hashing, API rate limiting, and CORS protection. While no system is 100% secure, we take reasonable precautions to protect your data.
5. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Request access to the personal data we hold about you.
- Request correction of inaccurate information.
- Request deletion of your account and associated data (subject to legal retention requirements).
- Withdraw consent for marketing communications at any time.
6. Data Retention
We retain your application and enrollment data for as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations. If you request account deletion, we will remove your personal data within 30 days, except where retention is required by law.
7. Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy as our practices evolve. Material changes will be communicated via email to enrolled students and displayed on our website.