1. Introduction & Overview
Welcome to SchoolGateHub (accessible at https://schoolgatehub.com). We are committed to maintaining the trust and confidence of our visitors. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of information we gather when you browse our educational guides, how we use this data, the measures we take to safeguard your information, and your rights under applicable privacy laws.
By accessing or using SchoolGateHub, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with any part of this policy, please discontinue your use of our website.
2. Information We Collect
We collect minimal personal data to ensure you receive timely, accurate Nigerian educational updates and academic resources. The information collected falls into two primary categories:
A. Personal Information You Voluntarily Provide
When you contact our editorial desk, subscribe to exam alerts, leave comments, or participate in educational polls, you may provide details such as your name, email address, chosen field of study, and inquiry details. We use this information solely to respond to your request or deliver the requested educational alert.
B. Log Files and Automated Technical Data
Like most standard website servers, SchoolGateHub uses log files. This information includes internet protocol (IP) addresses, browser type, internet service provider (ISP), referring and exit pages, platform type, date and time stamps, and the number of clicks. This data is not linked to any personally identifiable information and is used solely to analyze trends, administer the site, track user movement in the aggregate, and gather broad demographic information for aggregate use.
3. Cookies and Web Beacons
SchoolGateHub uses cookies to store information about visitor preferences, record user-specific information on which pages the user accesses or visits, customize web page content based on visitors browser type or other information that the visitor sends via their browser.
You can choose to disable cookies through your individual browser options. Detailed information about cookie management with specific web browsers can be found at the browsers respective websites or in our dedicated Cookie Policy.
4. Google AdSense & Third-Party Advertising Disclosures
To keep our educational guides, cut-off mark databases, and admission alerts completely free for all Nigerian students, we display advertisements served by third-party advertising companies, including Google AdSense.
A. Third-Party Vendor Cookies: Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on a users prior visits to SchoolGateHub or other websites on the internet.
B. Google DART Cookies: Googles use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to our users based on their visit to SchoolGateHub and other sites across the World Wide Web.
C. Opting Out of Personalized Advertising: Users may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting the official Google Ads Settings. Alternatively, you can opt out of a third-party vendors use of cookies for personalized advertising by visiting www.aboutads.info.
5. Third-Party Links & External Educational Portals
Our articles frequently link to official examination and university portals (such as jamb.gov.ng, waecdirect.org, and individual university screening portals) to help students complete registrations. Please be aware that SchoolGateHub is not responsible for the privacy practices of such other sites. We encourage our users to be aware when they leave our site and to read the privacy statements of every website that collects personally identifiable information.
6. Data Security & Storage
We implement industry-standard technical and organizational security measures to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction of your personal data. All data transmissions between your browser and our servers are encrypted using Secure Socket Layer (SSL / TLS) technology.
We do not sell, trade, or rent users personal identification information to third parties. We may share generic aggregated demographic information not linked to any personal identification information regarding visitors and users with our trusted educational partners and advertisers.
7. Children and Student Privacy
Protecting the privacy of young students is especially important. SchoolGateHub does not knowingly collect or maintain personally identifiable information from children under 13 years of age. If a parent or guardian believes that SchoolGateHub has in its database the personally identifiable information of a child under the age of 13, please contact us immediately, and we will use our best efforts to promptly remove such information from our records.
8. Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA) Compliance
In accordance with the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA) and applicable regulations, Nigerian users possess specific legal rights regarding their personal data, including the right to request access, correction, deletion, or restriction of processing. To exercise any of these rights, please submit a formal request to our Data Protection Officer.
9. Updates to This Policy
SchoolGateHub reserves the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. When changes are made, we will revise the updated date at the top of this page. We encourage users to frequently check this page for any changes to stay informed about how we are helping to protect the personal information we collect.
10. Contacting Our Privacy Team
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, the practices of this site, or your dealings with this website, please contact us through our official channels:
Platform: SchoolGateHub Educational Media
Email: [email protected]
Contact Form: https://schoolgatehub.com/contact
Location: Lagos and Abuja, Nigeria