Privacy & Data Protection Policy

1. Institutional Commitment

Startup Jigawa Ltd (RC 7256149) is committed to protecting the privacy, integrity, and security of all personal data provided by participants, learners, partner institutions, researchers, and website visitors. We collect only what is strictly necessary to deliver authorized training, civic technology programs, or research projects.

2. Data Collected & Purpose of Processing

We process personal data solely for legitimate institutional purposes, including:

• Admissions and cohort management for Digital Skills Academy programs.
• Verification of participant attendance and issuance of accredited certifications.
• Anonymized baseline research and civic data analysis (with explicit participant consent).
• Direct response to institutional partnership and technical consulting enquiries.
• Delivery of requested newsletters, publications, and open call alerts.

3. Data Protection Principles & NDPA Compliance

In accordance with Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) guidelines and the NDPA 2023:

• No Data Monetization: Startup Jigawa never sells, leases, or trades personal information to advertisers or commercial third parties.
• Storage & Encryption: All sensitive records are stored in encrypted cloud environments with role-based access control (RBAC).
• Retention Limits: Application records are retained only for the duration required by program reporting and M&E audit requirements.

4. Contact the Data Protection Officer

To exercise your rights to access, rectify, or request erasure of your personal data, contact: