Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 12/09/2025

At Nollywood Masterclass, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data in accordance with the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA) 2023 and the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the rights you have over your data.

1. Introduction

Nollywood Masterclass is an online platform that provides courses, training programs, resources, and a job board for opportunities in Nollywood and the wider creative industry. By using our platform, you trust us with your information, and we take that responsibility seriously.

2. Data We Collect

We may collect the following categories of personal data:

Account Information: Name, email address, phone number, password.
Payment Data: Billing details, payment method information (processed securely via third-party providers).
Course Data: Enrollment history, progress, interactions with instructors.
Employment & Job Board Data: CVs, resumes, portfolios, work history, skills, qualifications, references, and any other employment-related information you upload or provide.
Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device identifiers, cookies, and usage logs.
Marketing Preferences: Your choices for receiving promotional communications.

Please avoid including unnecessary sensitive personal data (e.g., health information, political opinions, or religion) in your CV unless explicitly required for a role.

3. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your data based on:

Consent – When you sign up for newsletters, upload CVs, or opt-in to marketing.
Contractual Necessity – To provide you access to courses, process payments, and enable job applications.
Legal Obligation – To comply with tax, regulatory, and statutory requirements.
Legitimate Interests – To improve our services, enhance security, match job seekers with opportunities, and prevent fraud.

4. Purpose of Processing

Your data is used to:

Provide and manage access to courses.
Process payments and subscriptions.
Communicate updates and learning-related information.
Facilitate job board services, including storing CVs and sharing them with potential employers or recruiters where you consent.
Improve platform functionality and personalize experiences.
Conduct analytics and prevent misuse of services.
Send marketing communications where you have consented.

5. Cross-Border Data Transfers

Where personal data is transferred outside Nigeria or the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure that adequate safeguards are in place, including:

Adequacy decisions, or
Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or equivalent safeguards.

6. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your data with:

Instructors to facilitate course delivery.
Payment processors for secure transactions.
Employers and recruiters when you upload CVs or apply for jobs through our job board (with your consent). These third parties are independently responsible for complying with data protection laws once they receive your data.
Hosting and IT service providers to maintain platform operations.
Regulatory authorities if legally required.

We do not sell your personal data.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access and request a copy of your data.
Request correction or deletion of inaccurate data.
Restrict or object to processing in certain circumstances.
Withdraw consent at any time (where processing is based on consent).
Request data portability.
Lodge a complaint with the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) or your local supervisory authority (for EU residents).

8. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this Policy, or as required by law. Examples include:

Payment records – retained as required to comply with tax obligations.
CVs and job applications – retained for up to [insert duration, e.g., 12 months] unless you delete them, withdraw consent, or request earlier removal.

9. Security Measures

We implement strong technical and organizational measures including encryption, secure storage, limited access, and continuous monitoring to protect your information against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.

10. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Nollywood Masterclass uses cookies and similar technologies to:

Improve website functionality.
Analyze traffic and user behavior.
Personalize content.

You can manage your cookie preferences via your browser settings.

11. Children’s Data

Our platform is not intended for children under 16 years (or the applicable age of consent in your jurisdiction). Where children’s data is collected, we require parental or guardian consent.

12. Data Breach Management

In the event of a data breach, we will promptly notify affected users and the relevant data protection authority as required by NDPA and GDPR.

13. Contact Information

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, contact us:

Nollywood Masterclass
Email: [email protected]
Address: Alma 21, Unit 4 Richmond gate Estate, Ikate

14. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make changes, we will revise the Effective Date above and notify users through the platform or email.