Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy for NaijaSchools.com.ng

Last updated: 06/12/2005

Welcome to NaijaSchools (“we”, “our”, “us”).
We operate the website naijaschools.com.ng (the “Site”), a school listing directory designed to help parents, students, and guardians find schools across Nigeria.

We take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, who we share it with, and the choices you have.

By using our Site, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

Who We Are

NaijaSchools is a school directory platform that provides information about:

  • Nursery and primary schools
  • Secondary schools
  • Universities, polytechnics, colleges of education
  • Other educational institutions and related services in Nigeria

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, you can contact us at:

Information We Collect

We collect information in three main ways:

Information You Provide to Us

When you use NaijaSchools, you may provide:

Account / Profile Information

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Phone number (optional)
  • Password (stored in encrypted form)

School Listing Information (for school owners / admins)

  • School name
  • School address and location
  • Contact email and phone
  • Website and social media links
  • Description, fees (if provided), facilities, photos, videos, etc.

User-Generated Content

  • Reviews, comments, ratings
  • Messages or enquiries sent to schools through the platform
  • Contact form submissions or feedback

Payment Information (if you pay for premium listings or ads)

  • We may collect billing details (e.g., name, email, phone)
  • Card or wallet payments are usually processed by third-party payment processors (e.g., Paystack, Flutterwave). We do not store full card details on our servers.

Information We Collect Automatically

When you visit or use our Site, we may automatically collect:

Device and Usage Data

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Device type (mobile/desktop)
  • Pages visited, time spent, links clicked
  • Referring website (where you came from)

Cookies and Similar Technologies

We may use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Keep you logged in
  • Remember your preferences
  • Analyse how the Site is used
  • Improve performance and user experience

You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling them may affect some features.

Information from Third Parties

We may receive information from:

  • Payment providers – confirmation of payment status
  • Analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics) – aggregated usage statistics
  • Social media platforms – if you interact with our content or use social login (if enabled)

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

To provide and operate the NaijaSchools platform

  • Display school listings and profiles
  • Enable search and filtering of schools
  • Show reviews, ratings, and comments

To manage user accounts and profiles

  • Create and maintain your account
  • Allow you to edit listings (if you are a school owner/admin)
  • Save your preferences and settings

To communicate with you

  • Respond to enquiries and support requests
  • Send you updates about your account or listings
  • Send important notices (e.g., policy updates, security alerts)

For marketing and promotions

  • Send you relevant content, newsletters, or offers (only if you opt-in or where allowed by law)
  • Show relevant adverts or sponsored listings

For safety, security, and legal compliance

  • Detect and prevent fraud, spam, or abuse
  • Enforce our Terms & Conditions
  • Comply with legal obligations under Nigerian law and applicable data protection regulations

For analytics and improvement

  • Understand how users interact with the Site
  • Improve features, content, and user experience
  • Develop new services, tools, or offerings

Legal Basis for Processing (For Nigerian & International Users)

Where required by law, we rely on one or more of the following legal bases to process your data:

  • Your consent (e.g., newsletter subscription, cookies, marketing)
  • Performance of a contract (e.g., providing paid listings/services you requested)
  • Legitimate interests (e.g., improving our platform, preventing fraud)
  • Compliance with legal obligations (e.g., tax, regulatory requirements)

You can withdraw your consent at any time where we rely on consent.

How We Share Your Information

We may share your information with:

Schools and Educational Institutions

If you:

  • Send an enquiry to a school through our platform
  • Request information from a school
  • Submit a review or rating for a school

We may share your name and email (and sometimes phone number, if provided) with that school so they can respond to you.

Service Providers

We may share your data with trusted third-party service providers who help us run the platform, such as:

  • Hosting providers
  • Payment processors
  • Email service providers
  • Analytics tools
  • Security and backup services

They are only allowed to use your data to perform services for us, not for their own purposes.

Legal, Protection, and Compliance

We may disclose information if:

  • Required by law, court order, or government request
  • Needed to protect our rights, property, or safety
  • Needed to protect other users or the public
  • Necessary to enforce our Terms & Conditions

Business Transfers

If we undergo a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will take reasonable steps to ensure your rights remain protected.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We may use:

  • Essential cookies – for core site functions (login, security, navigation)
  • Analytics cookies – to understand usage and improve the Site
  • Preference cookies – to remember your settings (e.g., location, filters)
  • Advertising cookies (if enabled in future) – to show relevant ads or sponsored content

You can manage cookies via your browser settings. If you block essential cookies, some parts of the Site may not work properly.

Data Retention

We keep your personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes described in this Policy, including:

  • For as long as you have an active account with us
  • As long as a listing is active and managed by you
  • As required by law (e.g., tax, regulatory requirements)
  • For a reasonable period to resolve disputes or enforce our agreements

When data is no longer needed, we will delete it or anonymize it.

Your Rights and Choices

Depending on applicable law (including Nigerian data protection regulations), you may have the following rights:

  • Access – request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
  • Correction – ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete data
  • Deletion – request that we delete your personal data (subject to legal obligations)
  • Objection – object to certain types of processing (e.g., direct marketing)
  • Restriction – ask us to limit how we use your data in certain circumstances
  • Data portability – request a copy of your data in a structured, commonly used format (where applicable)

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at:

Email: [email protected]

We may need to verify your identity before processing your request.

Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including:

  • Encrypted connections (HTTPS) where applicable
  • Secure password storage
  • Limited access to personal data by authorized staff/service providers only
  • Regular monitoring for suspicious activity

However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure. You are responsible for:

  • Keeping your password confidential
  • Logging out of your account after use
  • Not sharing your login details with others

Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites, services, or apps (including school websites, payment gateways, or social media).

We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third parties. We encourage you to read their privacy policies before providing them with your personal data.

International Data Transfers

Although NaijaSchools primarily targets users and schools in Nigeria, some of our service providers (e.g., hosting, analytics, email) may be located outside Nigeria.

Where data is transferred outside Nigeria, we will take reasonable steps to ensure your data is given an adequate level of protection in line with applicable data protection laws.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect:

  • Changes in our services
  • Changes in Nigerian laws or regulations
  • Technical or security improvements

When we make changes, we will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page.
For major changes, we may also notify you by email or through a notice on the Site. Your continued use of the Site after changes means you accept the updated Policy.

How to Contact Us

If you have any questions, complaints, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us at: