Effective Date: 1st November 2024

Adamawa Digital Academy is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled securely and responsibly. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your information when you interact with our website and services.

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1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

• Personal Information: When you register, apply, or contact us, we may collect information such as your name, email address, phone number, and other personal identifiers.
• Usage Data: We collect information about your interactions with our website, including IP addresses, browser type, device information, pages visited, and the time and date of each visit.
• Training and Performance Data: When you participate in courses or training, we may collect data on your progress, completion status, assignments, and assessments.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Program Enrollment and Administration: To process your registration, manage your profile, and administer your participation in our courses and activities.
• Service Improvement: To analyze how users interact with our website and services so we can improve our offerings.
• Communication: To send you updates, respond to your inquiries, and provide information relevant to your participation.
• Certification and Job Placement: To issue certificates of completion, track training progress, and connect you with job placement opportunities where applicable.

3. Information Sharing

We may share your information in the following situations:

• With Partners: For the purpose of job placement, certification, or training administration, we may share relevant information with our trusted partners, including trainers, employers, and educational collaborators.
• Legal Compliance: We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid legal requests from public authorities.
• With Service Providers: We may engage third-party providers to support our operations (e.g., website hosting, analytics), who may process data on our behalf under strict confidentiality agreements.

4. Data Security

We are committed to ensuring the security of your data. We employ industry-standard security measures, including SSL encryption, firewalls, and secure storage, to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction of your personal information. However, please note that no method of online data transmission is entirely secure.

5. Retention of Data

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law. Upon completion of its purpose, we will securely delete or anonymize your data.

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: You may request access to the personal information we hold about you.
• Correction: You have the right to request corrections to any inaccurate information.
• Deletion: You may request the deletion of your information, subject to legal or regulatory requirements.
• Opt-Out: You may opt out of receiving communications from us by following the unsubscribe instructions provided in our emails.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@digitalacad.adamawastate.gov.ng.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your experience, analyze site traffic, and understand user behavior. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.

8. Links to External Sites

Our website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.

9. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify users of any significant changes through our website. Please check this page regularly for updates.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please reach out to us at:

Adamawa Digital Academy
Email: info@digitalacad.adamawastate.gov.ng
Phone: 07035050009

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This Privacy Policy is designed to comply with the data protection requirements and outline the commitment of the Adamawa Digital Academy to safeguarding personal information.