Privacy Policy

GEW LTD (“the Company”, “we”, “our”, “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of personal information entrusted to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal data in compliance with the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA) 2023, the Companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA) 2020 , and applicable international standards.

We may collect the following categories of personal information:

i. Identity Data: Name, contact details, addresses, and identification documents.

ii. Financial Data: Bank account details, payment card information, and transaction records.

iii. Business Data : Company registration details, shareholder information, and contractual agreements.

iv. Technical Data: IP addresses, device identifiers, and usage logs when interacting with our IT systems.

v. Specialized Data: Information related to consultancy, training, technology services, agricultural operations, and entertainment management, as applicable to our business objects.

i. Directly from you: When you register, make purchases, subscribe to newsletters, or contact us.

ii. Automatically: Through cookies and tracking technologies when you use our Platform.

iii. From third parties: Payment processors, business partners, and public databases.

We collect and process your information for the following purposes:

4.1 Service Delivery:

i. Processing transactions and delivering Services

ii. Managing customer accounts

iii. Providing customer support

iv. Communicating about Services

4.2 Business Operations:

i. Improving our Services and Platform

ii. Conducting research and analytics

iii. Developing new products and services

iv. Managing business relationships

4.3 Legal Compliance:

i. Complying with legal obligations

ii. Preventing fraud and security threats

iii. Enforcing our Terms and Conditions

iv. Resolving disputes

4.4 Marketing:

i. Sending promotional materials (with your consent)

ii. Personalizing your experience

iii. Conducting market research

We process your data based on:

5.1 Contractual necessity: To perform obligations under agreements.

5.2 Legal obligations: To comply with Nigerian laws and regulatory requirements.

5.3 Legitimate business interests : For business operations, fraud prevention, and service improvement.

5.4 Your explicit consent: When individuals voluntarily provide information.

6.1 We may share your information with:

i. Service Providers:

a. Payment processors (Paystack)

b. IT service providers

c. Cloud storage providers

d. Marketing agencies

e. Professional advisors (lawyers, accountants)

ii. Business Partners:

a. Affiliates and subsidiaries

b. Joint venture partners

c. Strategic business partners

iii. Legal Requirements:

a. Law enforcement agencies

b. Regulatory authorities

c. Courts and legal counsel

d. Government bodies

6.2 We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

6.3 Third parties are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for specified purposes.

7.1 We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard your personal data against unauthorized access, loss, or alteration, including:

i. Encryption of sensitive information.

ii. Access controls and authentication protocols.

iii. Regular audits and compliance checks.

iv. Secure storage of shareholder and director records as required under CAMA.

v. - Employee training on data protection

vi. - Incident response procedures

7.2 While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

7.3 You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials.

8.1 We retain your information for as long as necessary to:

i. Fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy

ii. Comply with legal obligations

iii. Resolve disputes

iv. Enforce our agreements

8.2 Specific retention periods:

i. Transaction records: 7 years (or as required by law)

ii. Account information: Duration of relationship plus 2 years

iii. Marketing data: Until you withdraw consent

iv. Technical data: 12-24 months

8.3 After retention periods expire, we securely delete or anonymize your information.

9.1 Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside Nigeria.

9.2 We ensure adequate safeguards are in place through:

i. Standard contractual clauses

ii. Data protection agreements

iii. Compliance with international data protection standards

Under the NDPR and applicable laws, you have the right to:

10.1 Access: Request copies of your personal information.

10.2 Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete information.

10.3 Erasure: Request deletion of your information (subject to legal obligations).

10.4 Restriction: Limit how we process your information.

10.5 Portability: Receive your information in a structured, commonly used format.

10.6 Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests.

10.7 Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for processing (where consent is the legal basis).

10.8 Complaint: Lodge a complaint with the Nigeria Data Protection Bureau (NDPB).

11.1 Types of Cookies We Use:

i. Essential cookies (necessary for Platform functionality)

ii. Performance cookies (analytics and improvements)

iii. Functional cookies (personalization)

iv. Marketing cookies (targeted advertising)

11.2 Cookie Management:

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect Platform functionality.

11.3 We use Google Analytics and similar tools for website analytics.

12.1 Nigeria AI / Job Skills is directed only to applicants aged 18 and over. For other programs, our Services are directed to individuals aged 18 and over, and to applicants aged 16–17 only with verified parental or legal guardian consent.

Amended: Nigeria-only 18+ amendment approved Nov 8, 2026; other programs preserved.

12.2 Nigeria AI / Job Skills does not accept applications from anyone under 18 or collect guardian consent as an alternative. A declared date of birth is used to assess age eligibility in WAT; it is not identity verification. For other programs, we do not knowingly collect information from children under 16, or from applicants aged 16–17 without verified parental or legal guardian consent.

Amended: Nigeria-only 18+ amendment approved Nov 8, 2026; other programs preserved.

12.3 If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

13.1 Our Platform may contain links to third-party websites.

13.2 We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party sites.

13.3 We encourage you to review the privacy policies of third-party sites.

14.1 You can opt-out of marketing communications by:

i. Clicking "unsubscribe" in emails

ii. Contacting us directly

iii. Updating your account preferences

14.2 You will continue to receive transactional communications even after opting out of marketing.

15.1 We may update this policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements.

15.2 Material changes will be notified through:

i. Email notification

ii. Prominent notice on our Platform

iii. Updated "Last Updated" date

15.3 Continued use of Services after changes constitutes acceptance.

For any privacy inquiries or to exercise your data rights, contact our Data Protection desk:

Email: gewemployer@gmail.com. Address: GEW LTD, Silicon Valley Estate, Lekki Peninsulla II, Lekki, Lagos, Nigeria. Phone: 08135051119