Welcome to the University of Lagos Alumni Association platform. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our alumni networking platform.

Important: This platform is managed and operated by Education Advancement Support Services (EASS) -the contractor on behalf of the University of Lagos Alumni Association (UNILAG). EASS serves as the data processor, managing the application infrastructure and data handling for UNILAG, which is the data controller. UNILAG is responsible for all decisions regarding the use and purpose of your personal data. EASS is fully compliant with the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) guidelines and proudly maintains an annual NDPR audit compliant Trustmark, ensuring your data is handled with the highest security and privacy standards.

We collect various types of information to provide and improve our services:

2.1 Personal Information

• Name (first, middle, last)
• Email address
• Matriculation number
• Graduation year
• Faculty, department, and branch (if applicable)
• Contact information (phone number, address)
• Profile picture
• Professional information (company, position, work location)
• Social media links (LinkedIn, Twitter)
• Bio and skills

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

• IP address and device information
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Usage data and analytics
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

2.3 User-Generated Content

• Posts and comments in the community forum
• Event registrations and attendance
• Job applications
• Messages and communications

EASS, as the data processor for UNILAG, uses your information for the following purposes:

• To create and manage your alumni account
• To facilitate networking and connections among alumni
• To provide access to the alumni directory
• To manage event registrations and communications
• To process job applications and opportunities
• To send you newsletters, updates, and notifications about alumni activities
• To improve and maintain the platform's functionality
• To ensure platform security and prevent fraud
• To comply with legal obligations and respond to lawful requests
• To analyze usage patterns and improve user experience

3.1 Marketing and Communications

By registering an account on the Platform, you automatically opt in to receive newsletters, event updates, and marketing communications from UNILAG. You can opt out of these communications at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link provided at the bottom of our emails or by updating your communication preferences in your account settings.

EASS manages data on behalf of UNILAG. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

4.1 With UNILAG

All data is accessible to UNILAG as the data controller for purposes related to alumni relations, events, and communications.

4.2 Public Directory Visibility

To foster immediate networking and connection, you are automatically opting into the public alumni directory upon registration. This means certain profile information (such as your name, graduation year, faculty, department, company, and position) will be visible to other registered alumni. You retain full control over this visibility and can opt out, hide specific details, or remove your profile from the public directory at any time through your account settings.

4.3 Third-Party Service Providers

EASS engages trusted, industry-leading third-party service providers for cloud hosting, email delivery, and analytics to ensure platform reliability. While we do not publicly list specific vendors for security reasons, all third-party providers are strictly governed by robust Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and Data Processing Agreements (DPAs) that mandate compliance with NDPC standards. (Note: Financial transactions and payment processors are managed directly by UNILAG and are subject to the respective payment processors' privacy policies.)

4.4 Legal Requirements

We may disclose information when required by law, court order, or government regulation, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of UNILAG, EASS, users, or others.

EASS implements appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information, including:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Secure authentication and access controls
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Backup and disaster recovery procedures
• Employee training on data protection
• Compliance with industry security standards
• Compliance with data protection act

5.1 Data Breach Management

While EASS implements robust security measures to protect your information, we maintain a strict incident response plan. In the event of a data breach, EASS will notify the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) within the specific timeframe required by law and the Commission's guidelines. Affected users will be notified without undue delay if the breach is likely to result in a high risk to their rights and freedoms.

As a user of the platform, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access: You can request access to your personal data
• Modification: You can update and correct your information through your profile settings anytime.
• Deletion: You can request deletion of your account and data (subject to legal and operational requirements) anytime.
• Portability: You can request a copy of your data in a structured, commonly used format
• Objection: You can object to certain processing activities
• Restriction: You can request restriction of processing in certain circumstances
• Withdraw Consent: You can withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the Contact section below. EASS will facilitate your request on behalf of UNILAG.

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience:

• Essential Cookies: Required for the platform to function properly (authentication, session management)
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how users interact with the platform
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences. You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling certain cookies may affect platform functionality.

Our platform may integrate with third-party services. Please note:

Our platform may integrate with third-party services. Please note:

• Payment Processing: Payments and donations are processed by third-party payment processors on behalf of UNILAG,and not EASS. UNILAG manages all financial transactions directly.
• Social Media: If you connect social media accounts, their privacy policies apply
• Email Services: We use third-party email providers to send communications
• Analytics: We may use analytics services to understand platform usage. These third-party services have their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review them.

EASS retains your personal data on behalf of UNILAG only for as long as necessary to provide services or meet legal obligations.

Inactivity Rule: To ensure data minimization, any account that remains inactive for a continuous period of two (2) years will be automatically deleted or securely anonymized along with all associated personal data.

Financial Records: UNILAG and its third-party payment processors manage all financial transaction logs. These records are retained according to the respective privacy policies of those providers and applicable Nigerian financial regulations.

EASS, on behalf of UNILAG, may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact: