Privacy Policy

TalentMakers Foundation (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects the privacy of our website visitors and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you visit our website at www.talentmakers.org(“Website”), and informs you of your rights under applicable data protection laws.

Our data use and protection policy is in consonance with The General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR) and the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation 2019. (NITDA Regulations)

The data controller is TalentMakers Foundation.

You reserve every right to make a complaint at any time to the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA). However, we would appreciate the chance to deal with your concerns before you approach NITDA, so please do well to contact us in the first instance.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal data when you interact with our website:

1. Personal Identification Information – e.g., name, email address, phone number, etc.
2. Payment Information – via third-party payment processors like Paystack (we do not store card details).
3. Usage Data – including IP address, browser type, pages visited, and date/time of visits (collected via cookies or analytics tools).
4. Form Submissions – such as scholarship applications, event registrations, or contactforms.
5. Profile Data: This is information such as the organization you work for, your job title and role, the country you are based in and your area of expertise which we collect when we come in contact with you.
6. If you contact us, we may keep a record of that correspondence.
2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

1. Process donations or payments.
2. Respond to inquiries or contact requests.
3. Send updates on our programs, campaigns, or events (if you subscribe).
4. Improve our website and services.
5. Comply with legal obligations.
3. Legal Basis for Processing (for Global Visitors)

For visitors in jurisdictions with data protection laws like the GDPR, we process your data based on:

1. Your consent
2. The performance of a contract
3. Legal obligations
4. Our legitimate interest in improving our services and supporting our beneficiaries
4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share your data with:

1. Trusted third-party service providers (e.g., Paystack, email platforms, analytics tools) who support our operations.
2. Legal or regulatory authorities when required by law or to protect our rights.

All third parties are required to respect the confidentiality and security of your data.

5. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described above or as required by law.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience and analyze site traffic. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.

7. Your Data Protection Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

1. Access the personal data we hold about you
2. Request correction or deletion of your data
3. Withdraw your consent (if we are processing based on consent)
4. Object to or restrict processing of your data
5. Lodge a complaint with a relevant data protection authority

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@talentmakers.org.

8. International Visitors

If you are accessing this site from outside Nigeria, please note that your data may be processed and stored in Nigeria or other countries where our service providers are located. By using our website, you consent to this transfer.

9. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

10. Third-Party Links

Our site may contain links to third-party websites or tools. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of such sites. Please review their privacy policies separately.

11. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13. If you believe a child has submitted personal information without consent, please contact us so we can remove it.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We encourage you to review this page periodically for any changes. Changes take effect once posted.

13. Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact:

TalentMakers Foundation
Email: info@talentmakers.org