Privacy Policy

The Women’s Technology Empowerment Centre – WTEC (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal data. This Privacy Notice outlines our practices concerning the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data when you visit our website and interact with our organization. This notice applies to our beneficiaries (girls and boys under 18), beneficiaries 18 and above, their parents/guardians, and volunteers participating in our programmes.

Please read this Privacy Notice carefully to understand how we handle your personal data. By using our website or participating in our programmes, you consent to the collection, use, and sharing of your personal data as described in this notice.

 

Information We Collect

We collect and process various types of personal data, including but not limited to:

  1. Personal Data for our Beneficiaries Under 18:
  • Name
  • Date of birth
  • Contact information (email address, phone number)
  • School information
  • Emergency contact information
  • Health information (only as required for safety and well-being)
  • Photographs or videos (with appropriate consent)
  • Other information necessary for programme participation or volunteer roles
  • Interests and hobbies
  • Parent/guardian contact information (name, email address, phone number)
  1. Personal Data for our Beneficiaries aged 18 and Above:
  • Name
  • Contact information (email address, phone number)
  • Educational and professional background
  • Interests and preferences
  • Any other information provided voluntarily
  1. Personal Data for Parents/Guardians:
  • Name
  • Contact information (email address, phone number)
  • Relationship to the child
  • Any other information provided voluntarily
  1. Personal Data for Volunteers:
  • Name
  • Contact information (email address, phone number)
  • Educational and professional background
  • Volunteer preferences and skills
  • Criminal background check (for child safety)

 

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected personal data for the following purposes:

  1. To Provide Services:
  • To register participants in our programmemes.
  • To communicate with participants, parents/guardians, and volunteers.
  • To provide educational resources and updates.
  1. To Improve Our Services:
  • To analyse and improve our programmes and website.
  • To assess the effectiveness of our outreach and educational efforts.
  1. To Maintain Security and Safety:
  • To ensure the beneficiaries under 18, we may conduct background checks on volunteers.
  • To protect against fraud, security threats, and illegal activities.

 

Consent and Parent/Guardian Authorization

We seek consent from parents/guardians and, where applicable, our beneficiaries aged 18 or over, before collecting and processing their personal data. Parents/guardians have the right to withdraw consent at any time.

 

Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect personal data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. Access to personal data is restricted to authorized personnel only.

 

Data Retention and Disposal

We retain personal data for the duration necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this notice, or as required by law. We will securely dispose of data that is no longer needed.

 

Sharing Your Data

We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties. However, we may share your information with:

  • Trusted service providers who assist us in delivering our programmes and services.
  • Government authorities, when required by law or for the protection of our legal rights.

 

Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Access: You can request access to the personal data we hold about you.
  • Correction: You can request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
  • Deletion: You can request the deletion of your personal data.
  • Withdrawal: You can withdraw your consent to the processing of your information.

 

Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Notice or the processing of your personal data, please contact us at privacy@wteconline.org.

 

Changes to This Privacy Notice

We may update this Privacy Notice from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, regulatory, or operational reasons. Any changes will be posted on our website with the updated effective date.

By using our website or participating in our programmes after any changes to this Privacy Notice, you acknowledge and agree to the updated terms.

 

Women’s Technology Empowerment Centre (W.TEC). 2a, Babalola Gardens, Ikate, Lekki, Lagos, Nigeria. privacy@wteconline.org. +234-818-870-9251