Privacy Policy
Last updated: June 2026
1. Who we are
academics.ng ("we", "us", "the Platform") is operated as a publishing service providing structured information about Nigerian tertiary education. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, store, and disclose information that visitors and users provide to us through the website at academics.ng.
2. Information we collect
We collect information in three main ways:
- Information you provide: Email addresses for newsletter subscriptions; name, email, and message contents through contact forms; reviews and ratings you submit about institutions.
- Information collected automatically: IP address, browser type, device type, pages viewed, referring URL, and basic interaction events for analytics and security purposes.
- Information from third parties: Limited aggregated analytics data from privacy-respecting providers, where used.
3. How we use information
- To deliver newsletter content you have explicitly subscribed to.
- To respond to messages submitted through the contact form.
- To moderate user-submitted reviews and prevent fraud or abuse.
- To improve content quality and user experience through aggregated analytics.
- To comply with applicable Nigerian law (NDPR, NDPA 2023).
4. Cookies and similar technologies
We use minimal cookies — essential session cookies for site functionality and CSRF protection, and analytics cookies for aggregate usage measurement. We do not use third-party advertising tracking cookies. You can clear cookies in your browser settings at any time.
5. Sharing of information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We share data only with:
- Service providers (email delivery, hosting) under contractual confidentiality.
- Law enforcement when legally required.
- No advertisers receive personal information.
6. Your rights (NDPA 2023)
You have the right to access, correct, delete, restrict, or port your personal data. To exercise these rights, contact us via the contact form.
7. Data retention
Newsletter subscriptions: until you unsubscribe. Contact form messages: 24 months. Reviews: as long as published. Analytics data: aggregated and retained indefinitely; individual data: maximum 14 months.
8. Children's privacy
academics.ng is intended for users aged 13 and above. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13. If you believe we have collected such data, please contact us for prompt deletion.
9. Changes to this policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Material changes will be notified on this page. Continued use of the Platform constitutes acceptance.
10. Contact
For any privacy-related questions, contact us via the contact form with the topic "General Inquiry".