Privacy Policy

Privacy POLICY

1. Introduction

At YAPPI (“we”, “our”, “us”), we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect through our website, how it's used, shared, safeguarded, and the choices you have.

2. Scope?

This Policy applies to all users of our website and participants in our online/offline programs, including visitors, registrants, students, and partners.

3. Information We Collect

A. Personal Data You Provide

  • Registration & Forms: Name, email, phone, address, educational background, and course preferences when you register or apply.
  • Account Credentials: Username, password.
  • Communications: Emails, messages, or inquiries you send.
  • Program Materials: Portfolio samples or uploads (e.g., storyboard, VFX files).

B. Automatically Collected Data

  • Usage Metrics: IP address, device/browser type, pages visited, session duration, click paths (via cookies and analytics).
  • Cookies: Functional and analytics cookies to enhance site performance.

4. How We Use Your Data

Service Delivery: To process applications, register for courses, and provide updates.

  • Communication: Respond to inquiries, send newsletters, offers (with opt‑in).
  • Improvement & Analysis: Monitor site usage, improve user experience, optimize marketing.
  • Security: Detect and prevent fraud, secure our platform.

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

Service Providers: Trusted partners (e.g. payment gateways, email platforms), under NDPR-compliant contracts.

  • Legal Requirements: Disclose if required by law (court order, regulator).
  • Business Transfers: In event of merger, acquisition, or sale.
  • Aggregated/Anonymized Data: Shared for research or reporting—never traceable to you.

6. Third-Party Integrations

We may embed tools like analytics or social media widgets. These third parties may collect data per their own policies; we are not responsible for third-party data use. We encourage you to review their privacy terms.

7. Your Privacy Rights (NDPR-compliant)

Under Nigeria’s NDPR and similar frameworks, you may:

  • Access or correct your personal data.
  • Request data deletion.
  • Withdraw consent (for marketing).
  • Object to or restrict data processing.
  • Request data portability.

To exercise these rights, contact us via support@yappi.ng or inquiry@yappi.ng.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for program purposes, legal obligations, or legitimate interests. Inactive or outdated data may be securely deleted or anonymized.

9. Security Measures

We employ physical, technical, and administrative safeguards: secure servers, encrypted transmission (HTTPS), access controls, regular security audits, and staff training.

10. Children’s Privacy

Our services are intended for users aged 18+. We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under 18. If notified we have done so, we will promptly delete any such data.

11. International Data Transfers

Data may be transferred to partners or service providers in regions outside Nigeria (e.g. cloud services), with appropriate safeguards such as NDPR-compliant agreements.

12. Policy Updates

We may update this policy when needed. The “Last Updated” date will reflect changes, and material updates will be communicated on-site or by email. We encourage periodic review.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out: