Privacy Policy

1. Who We Are

Techrity Innovation Foundation (RC: 159402) ("Techrity", "we", "us" or "our") is a non-profit organisation creating equal opportunities in tech for Africans through programs such as Kickstart, Mentorship, Hack for Good, laptop and data support, and our opportunities board.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share and protect your personal information when you visit techrity.org, register for our programs, apply for support, donate, or otherwise interact with us.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of information:

• Contact details such as your name, email address, phone number and location.
• Program and application information you submit when registering for Kickstart, Mentorship, hackathons, events, laptop support, data support or opportunities (for example your background, skills, portfolio links and uploaded documents).
• Donation information such as the amount and transaction reference. Card and payment details are processed directly by our payment partners (e.g. Paystack, Flutterwave) and are not stored by Techrity.
• Newsletter and community information when you subscribe to our mailing list or join our community.
• Messages you send us through our contact forms or by email.
• Technical information such as your IP address, browser type, device information and pages visited, collected automatically through cookies and similar technologies.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Review and process your registrations and applications for our programs and support initiatives.
• Communicate with you about programs, events, opportunities and updates you have signed up for.
• Process and acknowledge donations and keep accurate records.
• Send newsletters and community updates, where you have opted in.
• Respond to your enquiries and provide support.
• Measure the impact of our programs and improve our website and services.
• Comply with legal obligations and protect the rights and safety of Techrity and our community.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal data in line with the Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023 and other applicable laws. Depending on the context, we rely on your consent, the need to deliver a program or service you requested, our legitimate interests in running and improving our programs, or compliance with a legal obligation.

5. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share it only in the following circumstances:

• With service providers who help us operate, such as hosting, email and newsletter platforms (e.g. Mailchimp), media storage and payment processors, under appropriate confidentiality obligations.
• With program partners, mentors or employers where this is necessary for a program or opportunity you have applied for, and where you have been informed of this.
• When required by law, regulation, legal process or a governmental request.
• To protect the rights, property or safety of Techrity, our beneficiaries or the public.

6. Cookies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to keep the site working, remember your preferences and understand how visitors use the site. You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings, although some parts of the site may not work properly without them.

7. Data Retention

We keep personal information only for as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy, including to meet legal, accounting or reporting requirements. When it is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymise it.

8. Data Security

We use reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your information against unauthorised access, loss or misuse. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Your Rights

Subject to applicable law, you have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you.
• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Request deletion of your personal information.
• Withdraw consent at any time, including unsubscribing from our newsletter using the link in any email.
• Object to or restrict certain processing of your information.
• Lodge a complaint with the Nigeria Data Protection Commission.

10. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed at children under the age of 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information without appropriate consent, please contact us and we will take steps to delete it.

11. Third-Party Links

Our website may link to third-party websites such as our blog, social media pages, payment pages and partner sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites, and we encourage you to read their privacy policies.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised "Last updated" date. Please review it periodically.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please contact us at hello@techrity.org or through our contact page.