NTEI Privacy Policy

At Naija Tailors Empowerment Initiative (NTEI), we are committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of our members, partners, and stakeholders. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information in compliance with the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA) 2023. By engaging with our organization, you agree to the terms outlined in this policy.

Naija Tailors Empowerment Initiative (NTEI) recognizes that some of our partners, sponsors, donors, and stakeholders may be based in the European Union (EU) or European Economic Area (EEA). As such, we are committed to handling personal data in a manner consistent with the principles of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Where applicable, we ensure that:

• Personal data is processed lawfully, fairly, and transparently
• Data is collected for specific, legitimate purposes and not further processed in a manner incompatible with those purposes
• Only relevant and necessary data is collected (data minimization)
• Personal data is accurate and kept up to date
• Data is stored only for as long as necessary
• Appropriate technical and organizational measures are in place to ensure data security

Lawful Basis for Processing (GDPR)

For individuals located in the EU/EEA, we process personal data based on:

• Consent
• Performance of a contract
• Legal obligations
• Legitimate interests (where such interests are not overridden by fundamental rights)

Rights of EU Data Subjects

If you are located in the EU or EEA, you have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Request correction or deletion of your data
• Restrict or object to processing
• Request data portability
• Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority

Data Sharing with Sponsors and Partners

To support the implementation, monitoring, evaluation, funding, and reporting requirements of our programs, Naija Tailors Empowerment Initiative (NTEI) may share relevant member information with trusted sponsors, donors, funding organizations, implementing partners, training partners, and other collaborating organizations.

Such information may include:

• Full name
• Contact information
• Program participation records
• Training attendance and completion status
• Business or professional information provided during registration
• Photographs, videos, testimonials, and success stories (where consent has been provided)

We only share personal data that is necessary for legitimate program-related purposes and require our sponsors and partners to handle such information responsibly and in accordance with applicable data protection laws and confidentiality obligations.

By participating in our programs and providing your personal information, you acknowledge and consent to the sharing of your data with our sponsors and partners for program administration, impact assessment, reporting, funding compliance, and related activities.

International Data Transfers

Where personal data is transferred outside the EU/EEA (including transfers to sponsors, donors, or partners located in other countries), we take appropriate safeguards to ensure that your data remains protected, including:

• Use of secure systems
• Limiting access to authorized personnel
• Implementing data protection agreements where necessary Sharing data only for legitimate program, funding, monitoring, evaluation, and reporting purposes