Privacy Policy

Introduction

Equip Academy, operated by Apostolic Dominion Nation in Nigeria, is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and safeguard your personal information when you apply to our programs or use our services.

By submitting an application or participating in our programs, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

Personal Information

When you apply to our programs, we collect:

• Full name (first, middle, last)
• Contact information (email, phone number, WhatsApp number)
• Date of birth
• Physical address (street address, city, state, country)
• Church affiliation and years as a Christian
• Program preferences and preferred start dates

Academic and Progress Information

During your enrollment, we may collect:

• Attendance records
• Assessment results and grades
• Course completion status
• Participation in class activities

Technical Information

When you access our website or student dashboard, we may automatically collect:

• Browser type and version
• Device information
• IP address
• Pages visited and time spent on pages
• Referring website addresses

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information for the following purposes:

• Processing and evaluating your application
• Communicating with you about your enrollment status, class schedules, and program updates
• Providing access to the student dashboard and course materials
• Tracking your academic progress and attendance
• Issuing certificates upon program completion
• Sending important announcements related to your program
• Improving our programs and services
• Complying with legal obligations

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• Within Apostolic Dominion Nation: We may share information with staff members, instructors, and administrators who need it to perform their duties.
• Service Providers: We may share information with third-party service providers who help us operate our website, student dashboard, or communication platforms. These providers are contractually obligated to keep your information confidential.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or government regulation.
• With Your Consent: We may share information with third parties when you give us explicit permission to do so.

4. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include:

• Secure storage of physical and electronic records
• Access controls limiting who can view your information
• Regular security assessments
• Encryption of sensitive data transmitted over the internet

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. Academic records and certificates may be retained indefinitely for verification purposes.

6. Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: You may request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
• Correction: You may request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Deletion: You may request that we delete your personal information, subject to legal and operational requirements.
• Objection: You may object to certain uses of your information, such as marketing communications.

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to:

• Remember your preferences and settings
• Understand how you use our website
• Improve website performance and user experience
• Track analytics (via Google Analytics and Facebook Pixel)

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of our website.

8. Third-Party Services

Our website and student dashboard may contain links to third-party websites or use third-party services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites or services. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

We currently use the following third-party analytics services:

• Google Analytics (for website traffic analysis)
• Facebook Pixel (for understanding visitor behavior)

9. Children's Privacy

Our programs are generally intended for individuals 18 years and older. If you are under 18, parental consent is required to participate. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18 without parental consent.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Significant changes will be communicated to enrolled students via email. Your continued use of our services after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. International Data Transfers

While we primarily operate in Nigeria, some of our service providers may be located in other countries. By using our services, you consent to the transfer of your information to these locations, which may have different data protection laws than Nigeria.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us: