Privacy Policy
At Techwomen Nigeria, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data.
Last Updated: 10th November,2025
TechWomen Alumni Association Nigeria (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy will inform you about how we look after your personal data when you visit our website, and tell you about your privacy rights and how the law protects you.
Scope of Policy: This privacy policy applies to information we collect through our website, email communications, events, and other interactions you have with us.
Organizational Note: TechWomen Alumni Association Nigeria is a community-driven platform inspired by the values of TechWomen Global. While we support the mission of the international TechWomen program, we are not the official selection authority for the U.S. Department of State’s TechWomen initiative.
By using this website, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
1. Information we collect
We collect Personal information you provide when registering for events, subscribing to our newsletter, or contacting us (like your name, email address, and phone number), Professional information you choose to share (company name, job title, areas of interest) and any personal data contained in, or included with, any proposal documents, social media posts, articles, feedback, comments, responses, messages, chats, photos, videos, or other data or content you submit via our sites and tools. Endeavour to not disclose more personal data than is necessary.
A. Additional Information You Provide to Us
We also collect information that you voluntarily submit through:
a) Contact forms
b) Volunteer registration forms
c) Event or program sign-ups
d) Blog or content submissions
e) Alumni features or profile submissions
f) Email communication with the TechWomen Alumni Association Nigeria team
This may include your name, email address, phone number, city, professional background, photos, social media links, or any other details you choose to share.
B. Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, certain information is automatically collected to help us understand how visitors interact with our platform. This may include: a) IP address b) Browser type and version c) Device details d) Pages viewed e) Date and time of visit f) Referring websites g) Cookies or similar technologies used for analytics and site improvement.
We use these tools only to improve user experience and website performance.
2. How and Why We Use Your Information
We use your data to provide and improve our services and programs for adolescent girls and women entrepreneurs:
- To communicate with you about events, workshops, and opportunities.
- To send newsletters and updates about our initiatives (with your consent).
- To analyze website usage and improve user experience.
- To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support.
- To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights.
Additional Uses:
- Manage volunteer participation and community engagement.
- Share TechWomen Alumni Association Nigeria news, stories, or initiatives.
- Improve our website’s design, functionality, and content.
- Highlight alumni achievements or community programs (with consent).
- Generate anonymous data insights to understand website usage.
- Maintain a safe and respectful online community.
Your information will never be used for commercial advertising or sold to third parties.
3. How We Share Your Information
TechWomen Alumni Association Nigeria will not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.
- We may share data with trusted service providers who assist in our operations.
- Information may be shared with partner organizations for collaborative programs (with your consent).
- We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our legal rights.
- All third parties are required to maintain the confidentiality of your information.
Details on Sharing:
- With trusted service providers: These include email communication tools, website hosts, form processors, or analytics platforms that help us operate our website and community activities. They are permitted to use your information only to provide their services to us.
- With program partners: If you sign up for an event, workshop, mentorship program, or volunteer activity, we may share necessary information with collaborating organizations solely for coordination purposes.
- With your explicit consent: For example, if you agree to be featured on the “Meet the Alumni” page or to have your story shared publicly.
- When required by law: We may disclose information if necessary to comply with a legal obligation, protect our rights, or ensure the safety of our community.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website may use cookies or similar tools to:
- Enhance your browsing experience.
- Remember preferences.
- Conduct analytics.
- Improve website performance.
You can disable cookies through your browser settings, though some features may not function optimally when cookies are turned off.
5. How We Protect Your Information
We take appropriate administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. While no website can guarantee absolute security, we follow best practices aligned with global nonprofit standards to safeguard your data.
6. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to:
a) Provide community updates.
b) Manage participation in TechWomen Alumni Association Nigeria programs.
c) Meet legal or administrative obligations.
When no longer needed, data is securely deleted or anonymized.
7. Your Rights and Choices
TechWomen Alumni Association Nigeria is committed to protecting your personal data in line with the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA) 2023, which governs how organizations in Nigeria collect, process, and store personal information.
Where applicable, we also align with International data protection standards, such as the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the UK Data Protection Act (DPA) for users, donors, fellows, and partners outside Nigeria.
Below are your rights under the NDPA and applicable global standards:
1. Right of Access
You have the right to request confirmation of whether the TechWomen Alumni Association Nigeria is processing your personal data. You may also request access to:
- The types of data we hold about you
- The purpose for which your data is being used
- The categories of third parties we may share your data with
- How long we retain your information
How to exercise this right: Email us to request a copy of your data. We will respond within the timeframe required by NDPA (usually 30 days).
2. Right to Correction (Rectification)
If any personal information we hold about you is inaccurate, incomplete, or outdated, you have the right to request that we correct or update it.
Examples include:
- Updating your contact details
- Correcting errors in your submitted information
- Updating your participation or membership data
How to exercise this right: Submit a correction request with the updated information.
3. Right to Deletion (Erasure)
You may request that we delete your personal data from our systems in certain circumstances, such as:
- When the data is no longer needed for the purpose it was collected
- When you withdraw your consent
- When the processing is unlawful
- When you no longer want to participate in our programs or community
Please note: TechWomen Alumni Association Nigeria may retain some information if required by law, reporting obligations, or to resolve disputes.
How to exercise this right: Send a request for deletion.
4. Right to Withdraw Consent
If you previously consented to the collection or processing of your data (e.g., newsletters, applications, event registrations), you may withdraw that consent at any time.
Effect: We will stop processing your data for that specific purpose. This does not affect the lawfulness of processing before consent was withdrawn.
You can withdraw consent via:
- “Unsubscribe” links
- Account/profile settings (if available)
Additional Rights and Choices Summary:
Your general rights and choices include the right to:
a) Request access to the personal information we hold about you.
b) Ask us to correct or update inaccurate or incomplete data.
c) Request deletion of your personal information.
d) Withdraw consent at any time.
e) Opt out of email communications or newsletters.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at No. 4, Inuwa Wada Close, Utako. Abuja. Nigeria. We will respond promptly and respectfully.
8. International Compliance Statement
TechWomen Alumni Association Nigeria primarily complies with the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA) 2023. For users, donors, or partners in the EU, UK, or other jurisdictions, we align our practices with relevant standards such as:
- GDPR (EU General Data Protection Regulation)
- UK Data Protection Act (DPA 2018)
- Other applicable local privacy regulations
This ensures that all users both local or international receive consistent, transparent, and respectful data protection as part of our mission to empower adolescent girls and women in STEM.
9. Use by Minors (Adolescent Girls)
The TechWomen Alumni Association Nigeria website is intended for users aged 18 and above. However, we also run dedicated programs for adolescent girls (minors).
Data Collection from Minors:
- When collecting personal data from individuals under the age of 18, we require explicit verifiable consent from a parent or legal guardian.
- Data collected from minors is strictly limited to information necessary for program participation and safety.
- We implement enhanced safeguards to protect the privacy of minors, ensuring their data is not unnecessarily shared or used for marketing purposes.
- If we become aware that a minor has submitted information without verifiable parental consent outside of a specific program, we will delete it promptly.
Safeguarding Policy: Our procedures for protecting children and their personal data are governed by our comprehensive Girl Safeguarding Policy, which provides more detailed child protection policies that the organization upholds.
10. Links to External Websites
Our website may contain links to third-party sites, resources, or opportunities. We are not responsible for:
a) The content of external websites
b) Their privacy policies
c) Their data security practices
We encourage you to review the privacy statements of any external sites you visit.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new privacy policy on this page and updating the “Last updated” date.
When updates occur, we will revise the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. Continued use of our website after changes are posted indicates acceptance of the updated policy.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us at:
- Official Email: techwomennigeria@gmail.com
- TechWomen Nigeria Website: https://techwomenng.org/
- Official Address: No. 4, Inuwa Wada Crescent, Utako, Abuja. Nigeria
We are committed to responding with clarity, transparency, and respect.