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Privacy Policy

CORPERSHUB PRIVACY POLICY

(Nigerian Data Protection Act 2023 Compliant)

1. INTRODUCTION

CorpersHub Technologies Limited ("CorpersHub", "Company", "we", "us", or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy, confidentiality, integrity, availability, and security of Personal Data entrusted to us.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, process, use, store, disclose, transfer, protect, and otherwise handle Personal Data belonging to users of the CorpersHub Platform.

CorpersHub operates a technology-enabled marketplace platform that facilitates visibility, discovery, communication, and matching between National Youth Service Corps ("NYSC") Corps Members and Businesses, Organizations, Government Agencies, Educational Institutions, NGOs, and other entities.

This Privacy Policy applies to:

• Website visitors;
• Registered Corps Members;
• Registered Businesses;
• Employers;
• Organization representatives;
• Recruiters (where applicable);
• Platform administrators;
• Any individual whose Personal Data is processed through the Platform.

By accessing or using the Platform, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and accepted this Privacy Policy.

2. LEGAL BASIS

This Privacy Policy is prepared in accordance with:

• Nigerian Data Protection Act, 2023 (NDPA);
• Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) Regulations;
• Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) Act;
• Evidence Act of the Federal Republic of Nigeria;
• Applicable laws governing electronic transactions;
• Other applicable privacy and data protection laws.

3. DEFINITIONS

Personal Data

Any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person.

Data Subject

The individual whose Personal Data is processed.

Processing

Any operation performed on Personal Data including collection, recording, organization, storage, adaptation, retrieval, consultation, disclosure, transmission, dissemination, restriction, deletion, or destruction.

Sensitive Personal Data

Personal Data requiring additional protection including:

• National Identification Number (NIN);
• Passport information;
• Driver's License information;
• Biometric data;
• Health information;
• Disability information;
• Criminal history information;
• Financial account information;
• Government-issued identification records.

Data Controller

CorpersHub Technologies Limited.

Data Processor

Any third party that processes Personal Data on behalf of CorpersHub.

4. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

A. INFORMATION PROVIDED BY CORPS MEMBERS

Personal Identification Information

• Full Name
• First Name
• Middle Name
• Last Name
• Preferred Name
• Gender
• Date of Birth
• Nationality
• State of Origin
• Local Government Area
• Marital Status (Optional)
• Passport Photograph

Contact Information

• Email Address
• Mobile Number
• Alternative Phone Number
• Residential Address
• State of Residence
• City/Town

NYSC Information

• NYSC State Code
• Batch Number
• Stream Information
• Service Year
• Place of Primary Assignment (PPA)
• State of Deployment
• NYSC Call-Up Information
• CDS Information (where applicable)
• Passing-Out Date

Educational Information

• Institution Name
• Degree Type
• Course of Study
• Graduation Year
• Academic Qualifications
• Professional Certifications
• Training Records
• Skills and Competencies

Career Information

• CV/Resume
• Work Experience
• Internship Experience
• Volunteer Experience
• Portfolio Links
• LinkedIn Profile
• Professional References

Verification Information

Where verification services are enabled:

• National Identification Number (NIN)
• Driver's License
• International Passport
• Permanent Voter's Card
• Student ID
• NYSC Identity Card
• NYSC Call-Up Letter
• NYSC Posting Letter

B. INFORMATION PROVIDED BY BUSINESSES

Business Information

• Registered Business Name
• Trading Name
• CAC Registration Number
• Business Registration Number
• Tax Identification Number (TIN)
• Industry Classification
• Company Size
• Years in Operation
• Website Address

Business Contact Information

• Registered Address
• Branch Address
• Telephone Number
• Official Email Address
• Customer Service Contact

Authorized Representative Information

• Full Name
• Position
• Email Address
• Phone Number
• Proof of Authority

Verification Information

Where applicable:

• CAC Documents
• Tax Clearance Records
• Business Licenses
• Regulatory Approvals
• Corporate Documentation

C. PLATFORM USAGE DATA

We automatically collect:

• Login History
• Account Activity
• Search Activity
• Profile Views
• Click Data
• Device Information
• Browser Information
• Operating System
• Referral Sources
• Session Duration
• User Preferences
• Application Activity
• Match Activity

D. DEVICE AND TECHNICAL INFORMATION

We may collect:

• IP Address
• Device ID
• MAC Address
• Browser Type
• Screen Resolution
• Device Model
• Mobile Network Information
• Operating System Version
• Language Preferences
• Time Zone Information

E. LOCATION DATA

Where permitted:

• Country
• State
• City
• Approximate Geographic Location

Precise location information shall only be collected where specifically authorized by the user.

5. HOW WE COLLECT INFORMATION

We collect information through:

• Registration forms;
• Profile updates;
• Uploaded documents;
• Cookies;
• Analytics tools;
• Communication systems;
• Verification processes;
• Customer support interactions;
• Third-party integrations;
• Platform usage.

6. PURPOSES OF PROCESSING

We process Personal Data for the following lawful purposes:

Platform Administration

• Account creation;
• Identity management;
• Authentication;
• User support.

Platform Functionality

• Matching users;
• Displaying profiles;
• Facilitating communication;
• Providing recommendations.

Verification

• Identity verification;
• Business verification;
• Fraud prevention;
• Security monitoring.

Communications

• Transactional notifications;
• Security alerts;
• Platform updates;
• Customer support.

Compliance

• Regulatory obligations;
• Court orders;
• Law enforcement requests;
• Legal proceedings.

Analytics

• Service improvement;
• Platform optimization;
• Product development;
• Performance monitoring.

7. LEGAL GROUNDS FOR PROCESSING

CorpersHub processes Personal Data based on:

Consent

Where users voluntarily provide information.

Contractual Necessity

To provide Platform services.

Legal Obligation

To comply with applicable laws.

Legitimate Interest

Including:

• Fraud prevention;
• Platform security;
• Service improvement;
• Risk management;
• Business operations.

8. PROFILE VISIBILITY AND INFORMATION SHARING

Users acknowledge that certain profile information may be visible to other users.

Corps Member Information That May Be Shared With Businesses

• Name
• Profile Photograph
• Skills
• Education
• Work Experience
• Resume
• Certifications
• Location
• Profile Summary

Business Information That May Be Shared With Corps Members

• Business Name
• Industry
• Company Description
• Office Location
• Opportunity Details

Users retain control over certain visibility settings where such functionality is available.

9. DISCLOSURE OF PERSONAL DATA

We may disclose Personal Data to:

Service Providers

Including:

• Cloud hosting providers;
• Verification providers;
• Analytics providers;
• Payment processors.

Regulatory Authorities

Where legally required.

Courts and Tribunals

In compliance with lawful orders.

Professional Advisors

Including:

• Lawyers;
• Auditors;
• Accountants;
• Consultants.

Corporate Transactions

In connection with:

• Mergers;
• Acquisitions;
• Investments;
• Corporate restructuring.

10. DATA TRANSFERS

Personal Data may be processed inside or outside Nigeria.

Where international transfers occur, CorpersHub shall implement reasonable safeguards consistent with NDPA requirements.

11. DATA RETENTION

Personal Data shall be retained:

• For as long as necessary to provide services;
• To comply with legal obligations;
• To resolve disputes;
• To enforce agreements.

Following expiration of retention requirements, information may be:

• Deleted;
• Archived;
• Anonymized.

12. USER RIGHTS

Subject to applicable law, users may exercise the following rights:

Right of Access

Request copies of Personal Data.

Right to Correction

Correct inaccurate information.

Right to Erasure

Request deletion of eligible information.

Right to Restriction

Request restricted processing.

Right to Object

Object to certain forms of processing.

Right to Withdraw Consent

Withdraw previously granted consent.

Right to Data Portability

Request transfer of Personal Data where feasible.

Right to Lodge Complaints

Submit complaints to:

Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC)

or

CorpersHub's Data Protection Officer.

13. SECURITY MEASURES

CorpersHub implements reasonable technical and organizational safeguards including:

• Encryption;
• Access controls;
• Multi-factor authentication;
• Firewalls;
• Audit logs;
• Security monitoring;
• Vulnerability assessments;
• Backup systems;
• Staff confidentiality obligations.

No security system can guarantee absolute protection.

14. DATA BREACH RESPONSE

Where a Personal Data Breach occurs, CorpersHub may:

• Investigate the incident;
• Contain the breach;
• Notify regulators where required;
• Notify affected users where legally required;
• Implement corrective measures.

15. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY

The Platform is intended solely for persons eighteen (18) years of age and above.

We do not knowingly collect Personal Data from children.

Where such information is discovered, reasonable steps shall be taken to delete it.

16. THIRD-PARTY LINKS

The Platform may contain links to third-party websites or services.

CorpersHub is not responsible for the privacy practices of third parties.

Users should review third-party privacy policies independently.

17. AUTOMATED PROCESSING AND MATCHING

CorpersHub may use:

• Matching algorithms;
• Recommendation systems;
• Automated scoring mechanisms;
• Artificial intelligence tools.

Such systems assist in providing recommendations and do not constitute final placement, hiring, engagement, or employment decisions.

18. MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS

Users may receive:

• Product updates;
• Newsletters;
• Promotional messages;
• Event announcements.

Users may opt out of marketing communications at any time.

Transactional and security-related communications cannot be opted out of where necessary.

19. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY

CorpersHub reserves the right to amend this Privacy Policy.

Changes shall become effective upon publication on the Platform.

Continued use of the Platform constitutes acceptance of revised terms.

20. CONTACT INFORMATION

Data Protection Officer

CorpersHub Technologies Limited

Email: [privacy@corpershub.ng](mailto:privacy@corpershub.ng)

Address: 7B Abagbon Close, Victoria Island, Lagos

Telephone: +2347047002662

Website: <https://corpershub.ng>

USER ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

By creating an account, accessing, or using the Platform, I acknowledge that:

1. I have read and understood this Privacy Policy;
2. I consent to the collection and processing of my Personal Data as described herein;
3. I understand my rights under the Nigerian Data Protection Act 2023;
4. I agree to the transfer, storage, and processing of my Personal Data as necessary for the operation of the Platform.