Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy
- Introduction
Chrisland University ("the University", "we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of all individuals who interact with our website, online portals, learning management systems, mobile applications, and other digital platforms.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, store, protect, and otherwise process your personal information in accordance with the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA) 2023, applicable regulations issued by the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), and other relevant legal obligations.
By using our website or submitting your personal information to the University, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.
- Who We Are
Chrisland University is the Data Controller responsible for the processing of personal data collected through this website and other official digital platforms.
Contact Information
Chrisland University
PMB 110101
Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria
Website:
https://www.chrislanduniversity.edu.ng
Data Protection Officer
Email:
ICT Directorate
Email:
- Scope
This Privacy Policy applies to:
- Website visitors
- Prospective students
- Applicants
- Students
- Parents and guardians
- Staff
- Alumni
- Researchers
- Vendors
- Contractors
- Event participants
- Any individual interacting with our digital services
- Information We Collect
Depending on the services you use, we may collect the following categories of personal information.
- Personal Information
- Full name
- Email address
- Telephone number
- Residential address
- Date of birth
- Gender
- Application details
- Student records
- Staff information
- Uploaded documents
- Emergency contact information
- Payment-related information
- Communication records
Technical Information
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Operating system
- Device type
- Device identifiers
- Login records
- Session information
- Internet service provider
- Website usage statistics
Website Usage Information
We may collect information regarding:
- Pages visited
- Time spent on pages
- Search history
- Navigation behaviour
- Downloads
- Portal activity
- Learning Management System usage
- How We Collect Information
Personal information may be collected through:
- Online application forms
- Contact forms
- Student Portal
- Staff Portal
- Learning Management System (Moodle)
- Event registration forms
- Newsletter subscriptions
- Research participation
- Online enquiries
- Payment platforms
- Cookies and similar technologies
6. Why We Process Personal Data
Your personal information may be processed for purposes including:
- Processing admissions and applications
- Student registration
- Academic administration
- Learning management
- Staff administration
- Payroll administration
- Communication with students, staff and applicants
- Identity verification
- User authentication
- Library services
- Medical services
- Financial management
- Security monitoring
- Website administration
- Regulatory compliance
- Statistical analysis
- Institutional planning
- Research administration
- Alumni engagement
- Event management
- Emergency response
- Legal Basis for Processing
The University processes personal information based on one or more of the following lawful bases:
- Your consent
- Performance of a contract
- Compliance with legal obligations
- Protection of vital interests
- Performance of tasks carried out in the public interest
- Legitimate interests pursued by the University
- Sharing of Personal Information
The University may share personal information where necessary with:
- Government agencies
- Regulatory authorities
- Accreditation bodies
- Financial institutions
- Payment service providers
- Cloud service providers
- Technology vendors
- Security service providers
- Academic partners
- External examiners
- Research collaborators
- Professional advisers
Information will only be shared where there is a lawful basis and appropriate safeguards are in place.
- International Data Transfers
Some University services may be hosted outside Nigeria or provided through international cloud service providers.
Where personal information is transferred outside Nigeria, the University will implement appropriate safeguards to ensure that such transfers comply with the Nigeria Data Protection Act and applicable international standards.
- Data Retention
The University retains personal information only for as long as necessary to:
- Deliver educational services
- Meet legal obligations
- Protect institutional interests
- Resolve disputes
- Maintain academic records
- Support audit requirements
- Fulfil regulatory requirements
Retention periods are governed by the University's Records Retention and Disposal Policy.
- Information Security
The University employs appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal information, including:
- Role-based access controls
- Strong authentication mechanisms
- Multi-factor authentication where applicable
- Encryption technologies
- Secure hosting environments
- Firewalls
- Anti-malware protection
- Security monitoring
- Backup and disaster recovery systems
- Physical security controls
- Staff awareness and training
While every reasonable effort is made to safeguard information, no electronic transmission or storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
- Cookies
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to:
- Improve website functionality
- Remember user preferences
- Analyse website traffic
- Improve security
- Enhance user experience
For further information, please refer to our Cookie Notice.
- Third-Party Websites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites.
Chrisland University is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external websites. Users are encouraged to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites they visit.
- Your Rights
- Subject to applicable law, you have the right to:
- Access your personal information
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of personal information where applicable
- Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
- Object to certain processing activities
- Request restriction of processing
- Request data portability where applicable
- Lodge a complaint with the University or the Nigeria Data Protection Commission
- Requests may be submitted to the University's Data Protection Officer.
- Children's Privacy
Where the University processes personal information relating to minors, appropriate safeguards will be implemented in accordance with applicable laws.
Where required, consent may be obtained from a parent or legal guardian.
- Data Breaches
The University maintains procedures for identifying, investigating, managing and reporting personal data breaches.
Where required by law, affected individuals and the Nigeria Data Protection Commission will be notified within the applicable legal timeframes.
- Changes to this Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect:
- Changes in legislation
- Regulatory guidance
- Technological developments
- University operational changes
Updated versions will be published on this website with the revised effective date.
- Contact the Data Protection Officer
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact:
Data Protection Officer
Chrisland University
Email:
ICT Directorate
Email:
- Governing Law
This Privacy Policy shall be governed by the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, including the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA) 2023 and other applicable legislation.
