🔐 Privacy Policy – Nigerian Youth Academy (NiYA) Community
Effective Date: 11th June, 2025
At the Nigerian Youth Academy (NiYA) Community, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you engage with our platform at https://my.nigerianyouthacademy.com and related services.
🛠️ 2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
🔍 1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
Personal Identification Information: Full name, email address, phone number, state of residence, gender, profile photo, and other details provided during registration.
Professional & Educational Data: For instructors, contributors, ambassadors, organizations, and office holders — including qualifications, roles, or affiliations.
Usage Data: Pages visited, interactions within the platform, and user activity logs.
Device & Technical Information: Browser type, IP address, device model, and operating system.
Media & Content Submissions: Uploaded content such as course materials, articles, profile descriptions, and event contributions.
🛠️ 2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
Create and manage your NiYA Community account.
Facilitate communication, collaboration, and mentorship between members.
Match users with relevant learning, networking, and leadership opportunities.
Deliver newsletters, updates, or notifications related to NiYA activities.
Improve our platform functionality, security, and user experience.
Fulfill legal, policy, or compliance obligations (especially for government-related engagements).
🤝 3. Information Sharing
We do not sell or rent your personal information. However, we may share information:
With verified instructors, mentors, or ambassadors for collaboration purposes.
With government or development partners, only in aggregated or anonymized formats unless explicitly permitted.
With service providers or tech partners who support our website and community features (e.g., hosting, analytics).
When required by law or legal proceedings.
🍪 4. Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
Personalize your user experience.
Remember login sessions and preferences.
Analyze site traffic and platform performance.
You may disable cookies in your browser settings, but doing so may affect some features of the site.
🧷 5. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information:
Secure Socket Layer (SSL) encryption
Role-based access controls
Regular platform security updates
Despite our efforts, no online system is completely secure. Users are advised to protect their passwords and report any suspicious activity.
🧽 6. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as:
Your account remains active, or
It is necessary to provide services, or
It is required by legal, administrative, or policy frameworks.
You may request deletion of your data by contacting our support team.
👥 7. Your Rights
You have the right to:
Access and review your personal data.
Correct inaccurate or outdated information.
Request deletion of your profile or submitted content.
Opt-out of marketing communications.
To exercise these rights, contact: support@nigerianyouthacademy.com.
🧒 8. Children’s Privacy
The NiYA Community is intended for users aged 16 and above. If we discover that we have collected data from a child under 16 without proper consent, we will delete it immediately.
🌍 9. International Users
Although NiYA is Nigeria-based, users from outside Nigeria are welcome. By using the platform, you consent to your data being processed in Nigeria and in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
🔁 10. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in legal requirements or platform features. You will be notified via email or through our platform notifications.
📞 11. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or complaints about this Privacy Policy, please contact:
The NiYA Community Team
Email: support@nigerianyouthacademy.com
Website: https://my.nigerianyouthacademy.co
