Privacy Policy
Welcome to the website of Ausso Leadership Academy (ALA). Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you visit our website, participate in our programs, or engage with our services. This policy is compliant with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) of the European Union and the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR).
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following categories of personal data:
Personal Information: Full name, email address, phone number, organization, job title, country of residence, and any other information you voluntarily provide.
Technical Information: IP address, browser type, device information, operating system, and browsing behavior collected through cookies or analytics tools.
Transactional Information: Payment details and billing addresses (processed securely by third-party providers).
2. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR & NDPR)
We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:
Your consent
Fulfillment of a contractual obligation
Compliance with a legal obligation
Legitimate interest in providing and improving our services, ensuring security, or promoting similar services
You may withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
Provide and manage your access to our leadership programs and resources
Communicate with you regarding registrations, updates, or inquiries
Send you newsletters, program updates, or marketing content (with opt-out options)
Improve our website and user experience
Comply with applicable legal and regulatory obligations
4. Data Sharing and Transfers
We do not sell your data. We may share your information with:
Service providers and vendors (e.g. payment processors, email marketing platforms)
Regulatory or legal authorities, when required
Partners or collaborators, only with your consent
International Transfers: If your data is transferred outside Nigeria or the EU/EEA, we ensure it is protected using appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses or data processing agreements, in compliance with GDPR and NDPR.
5. Your Rights (Under GDPR & NDPR)
You have the right to:
Access the personal data we hold about you
Correct inaccurate or incomplete information
Request deletion (“right to be forgotten”)
Restrict or object to certain processing
Data portability
Withdraw consent at any time
Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority
To exercise these rights, contact us at: [insert official contact email].
6. Data Retention
We retain your data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or to comply with legal obligations. When no longer needed, your data will be securely deleted.
7. Security of Your Information
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no online platform is entirely risk-free.
8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, analyze traffic, and deliver personalized content. You may manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.
9. Children’s Privacy
ALA does not knowingly collect personal data from children under the age of 18. If we become aware of such collection, we will delete the data promptly.
10. Third-Party Websites
Our website may include links to other websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites. We encourage you to review their policies.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated effective date. You are encouraged to review this page periodically.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact:
Ausso Leadership Academy (ALA)