The Nsu Community Elite Congress (“NcEC”, “we”, “our”, “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled safely, responsibly, and transparently. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you visit our website, become a member, donate, or engage with our programmes.
1. Who We Are
NcEC is a nonprofit organisation dedicated to youth empowerment, heritage preservation, and community development.
We operate in accordance with Nigerian data protection laws, including the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA 2023) and the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR 2019)
If you have questions about this policy, contact us at:
contactus@nsunec.org
2. Information We Collect
We collect information in the following ways:
A. Information You Provide Directly
When you:
- Become a member
- Sign up for newsletters
- Donate
- Contact us
- Register for events or programmes
You may provide:
- Full name
- Email address
- Date of birth
- Phone number
- Postal address
- Payment information (processed securely by third‑party providers)
- Any information you choose to share in forms or messages
B. Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, we may collect:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device information
- Pages visited
- Time spent on the site
- Cookies and tracking data
C. Information From Third‑Party Services
If you interact with us through:
- Stripe (donations or membership payments)
- Email marketing tools
- Social media platforms
- Analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics)
These services may share limited information with us in accordance with their own privacy policies.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
Membership & Community Engagement
- Create and manage your membership account
- Verify your identity
- Provide access to member‑only content
- Communicate updates, events, and opportunities
Donations & Financial Transactions
- Process payments securely
- Send donation receipts
- Maintain financial records (required by law)
Communication
- Respond to enquiries
- Send newsletters and updates
- Share impact stories and organisational news
- Provide information about programmes and events
Website Improvement
- Analyse website performance
- Improve user experience
- Monitor security and prevent fraud
We never sell your personal information.
4. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your data under the following lawful bases:
- Consent — when you sign up for newsletters or optional communications
- Contract — when you become a member or donate
- Legal obligation — for financial and accounting records
- Legitimate interest — improving our services, protecting our website, and communicating with supporters
5. How We Store and Protect Your Information
We take data security seriously. We use:
- Encrypted connections (HTTPS)
- Secure third‑party processors (e.g., Stripe or Paystack)
- Access controls and authentication
- Regular security reviews
However, no online system is 100% secure. We take all reasonable steps to protect your data.
6. How Long We Keep Your Information
We retain personal data only as long as necessary:
- Membership data: while your membership is active
- Donation records: 6 years (legal requirement)
- Email subscriptions: until you unsubscribe
- Website analytics: typically 26 months (Google default)
You may request deletion at any time (see Section 9).
7. Sharing Your Information
We may share your data with trusted third parties who help us operate our organisation, such as:
- Payment processors (e.g., Stripe)
- Email service providers
- Website hosting providers
- Analytics tools
- Event registration platforms
We only share what is necessary, and all partners must comply with data protection laws.
We do not sell or rent your information.
8. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use cookies to:
- Improve website performance
- Analyse visitor behaviour
- Personalise content
- Support membership login
- Track conversions for advertising (e.g., Bing, Meta, Pinterest)
You can manage or disable cookies in your browser settings.
9. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Correct inaccurate information
- Request deletion (“right to be forgotten”)
- Restrict processing
- Object to processing
- Withdraw consent at any time
- Request data portability
To exercise these rights, contact us at:
contactus@nsunec.org
10. Children’s Privacy
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent.
If you believe a child has provided information without consent, contact us, and we will remove it.
11. International Data Transfers
Some of our service providers may store data outside Nigeria.
We ensure all transfers comply with the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) through:
- Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
- Adequacy decisions
- Other approved safeguards
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
The “Last Updated” date at the top will reflect the most recent version.
13. Contact Us
If you have questions about this policy or how we handle your data, contact:
Email: contactus@nsunec.org
Address: Plot 36, Orieagu-Umuahia road, Ehime Mbano, Nigeria
Phone: