Privacy Policy
Compliant with the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA 2023) · Version 1.0.0
1. Introduction & Scope
QwantomAfrica (“we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to protecting your personal data in full compliance with the Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023 (NDPA). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, store, process, and safeguard your personal information when you use our website, apply for fellowship cohorts, or participate in client project placements.
2. Information We Collect
We collect only information reasonably necessary to vet, mentor, and place fellows:
- Identity & Contact: Full name, email address, WhatsApp number, residential city, and state.
- Professional Credentials: Primary technical stacks, years of experience, current seniority level, GitHub profile, portfolio links, and uploaded curriculum vitae (PDF).
- Logistical Data: Equipment ownership, hardware specifications, availability, and preferred working mode (Abuja onsite or remote).
- Technical Data: IP address, device metadata, and session identifiers collected automatically for security and rate limiting.
3. Data Sharing with Partners (NDPA Disclosure)
In strict compliance with Section 5.1 of our product specification and NDPA regulations, we explicitly inform you that personal and evaluation data may be shared with our strategic program partner, SeeliconGate, as well as vetted client project sponsors.
This sharing is restricted strictly to evaluation scoring, mentorship coordination, and placement matching. Clients never receive your direct personal contact details (phone, email, WhatsApp) without mutual prior authorization.
4. Confidential Storage & Security
All data is encrypted in transit (TLS 1.3) and stored in secure PostgreSQL databases protected by Row Level Security (RLS). CVs and signed agreements are retained in private, non-public storage buckets accessible only via time-limited signed URLs generated by authenticated administrative servers.
5. Your Legal Rights Under NDPA
Under the NDPA 2023, you have the right to:
- Request access to the personal data we hold about you.
- Request rectification of inaccurate or outdated information.
- Request deletion of your data when it is no longer required for vetting.
- Withdraw consent to remain in the QwantomAfrica Talent Network at any time.
To exercise any of these rights, contact our Data Protection Officer at privacy@qwantomafrica.com.