Privacy policy

Who we are

The Chefs Culinary Arts Ltd Academy ("the academy", "we", "us") is a culinary training school based in Port Harcourt, Nigeria. We are the data controller responsible for the personal data described in this policy.

This policy explains what personal data we collect, why we collect it, how we use and protect it, and the rights you have under the NDPA.

Information we collect

We collect personal data that you provide to us and data generated when you interact with our website and programmes, including:

• Identity and contact details — your name, date of birth, gender, phone number, email and home address.
• Application information — your education background, cooking experience, programme of interest and any supporting documents (such as a valid ID, passport photograph or sponsorship letter).
• Enrolment and academic records — your programme, attendance, assessments, results and certificates.
• Payment information — records of fees and payments (card and bank details are handled by our payment providers, not stored by us).
• Website and enquiry data — messages you send us, newsletter sign-ups, and basic technical data such as your device and browser.

How we use your data

We use your personal data to:

• Process your application and manage admissions.
• Deliver our programmes and keep your academic records.
• Communicate with you about your application, classes, events and account.
• Process fees and issue receipts and certificates.
• Verify certificates on request from employers.
• Meet our legal, regulatory and accounting obligations.
• Improve our website and services.

Lawful basis for processing

Under the NDPA, we process your data on one or more of the following bases: your consent; the performance of a contract with you (such as your enrolment); compliance with a legal obligation; and our legitimate interests in running the academy, provided these do not override your rights.

Sharing your data

We do not sell your personal data. We may share it only where necessary with:

• Payment processors, to collect fees securely.
• Sponsors and training schemes (for example SUPA ITF) where you apply as a sponsored trainee.
• Service providers who help us operate (such as hosting and communications), under confidentiality obligations.
• Authorities or regulators where we are required to by law.

How long we keep your data

We keep your personal data for as long as necessary to provide our services, maintain your academic and certificate records, and meet our legal and accounting obligations. When data is no longer needed, we delete or anonymise it securely.

Your rights

Under the NDPA, you have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you.
• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Request deletion of your data in certain circumstances.
• Object to or restrict certain processing.
• Request a copy of your data in a portable format.
• Withdraw consent at any time, without affecting processing already carried out.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the details below. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC).

Keeping your data safe

We use appropriate organisational and technical measures to protect your personal data against loss, misuse and unauthorised access. Access to your records is limited to staff who need it to do their work.

Children and minors

Where an applicant is a minor, we require the consent of a parent or guardian and may request additional information. We only collect data about minors that is necessary for their training and welfare.

Changes to this policy

We may update this policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on this page, with the date it was last updated shown above.