Privacy Policy
Last updated: July 8, 2026. SFARET TECH EDU HUB is committed to your privacy.
1. Introduction
SFARET TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED, operating as SFARET TECH EDU HUB ("STEH", "we", "our", or "us"), is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, enroll in our courses, utilize the Sfaret Innovation Hub (SIH) services, or use the STEH APP. Please read this Privacy Policy carefully.
2. Information We Collect
We collect information that you provide directly to us when you register for an account, enroll in a course, submit an application to SIH, contact us for support, or participate in our referral programs. This information may include: (a) Personal identifiers: Name, email address, mailing address, and telephone number; (b) Profile information: Professional background, educational history, resume/CV, and coding experience; (c) Financial data: Payment details processed securely by our third-party payment processors; (d) Technical data: IP addresses, browser types, device information, and usage metrics.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to: (a) Provide, maintain, and improve our educational and technology services; (b) Process course registrations, enrollment requests, payments, and referrals; (c) Communicate with you about your account, classes, projects, mentorship, and updates; (d) Personalize your learning experience and tailor recommendations; (e) Verify completed assignments, test scores, and award certificates; (f) Maintain the safety, security, and integrity of our platform and users; (g) Comply with applicable legal obligations and resolve disputes.
4. Legal Basis for Processing
Our legal basis for collecting and using your personal information depends on the context in which we collect it. We process your data: (a) To fulfill our contract with you (e.g., providing the courses you purchase); (b) Based on our legitimate business interests (e.g., improving our products, maintaining security); (c) Where you have given explicit consent (e.g., newsletter subscriptions, marketing); or (d) To comply with legal requirements under Nigerian law and international data protection regulations.
5. Sharing and Disclosure of Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share information with: (a) Third-party service providers who assist us in operating our platform, processing payments (such as Flutterwave, Paystack), hosting database storage, or sending emails; (b) Business partners and mentors to support your educational journey or innovation projects; (c) Legal and regulatory authorities when required to comply with judicial proceedings, court orders, or legal processes; (d) Successors or affiliates in the event of a merger, acquisition, or restructuring of SFARET TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED.
6. Data Security
We implement robust security measures, including physical, administrative, and technological safeguards, designed to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, loss, alteration, or disclosure. However, no database or transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
7. Data Retention
We will retain your personal information for as long as is necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Once the data is no longer required, we will securely delete or anonymize it.
8. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data: (a) The right to access and receive a copy of your personal data; (b) The right to rectify or update incomplete or inaccurate information; (c) The right to request the deletion of your personal data; (d) The right to object to or restrict our processing of your personal data; (e) The right to data portability; (f) The right to withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.
9. Third-Party Websites and Integrations
Our services may contain links to third-party websites or services (e.g., external API integrations, GitHub, Google Drive). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party platforms. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any website you visit.
10. Children's Privacy
SFARET TECH EDU HUB does not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from children under the age of 13. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 13 without verification of parental consent, we will delete that information as quickly as possible.
11. Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, regulatory, or operational reasons. Any updates will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Modified" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at SFARET TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED, 620 Ikwerre Road, Port Harcourt, Nigeria. Email: info@sfarettech.com.ng. Phone: +234 704 951 5934.