Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

LEG UP respects your privacy and is committed to protecting personal information.

LEG UP seeks to comply with:

• UK GDPR
• UK Data Protection Act 2018
• Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023
• Nigeria Data Protection Regulation
• Applicable African privacy laws
• Other international privacy laws where applicable

2. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

We may collect:

• Name
• Email
• Phone number
• Date of birth
• Educational history
• Employment history
• Skills and certifications
• Portfolio submissions
• Identity documents
• Profile photographs
• Payment details

Platform Activity Data

We may collect:

• Assessments
• Hackathon participation
• Capability scores
• Talent Passport records
• Marketplace activity
• Communications

Technical Information

We may automatically collect:

• IP address
• Browser data
• Device information
• Usage analytics
• Cookies
• Log files

3. Biometric Data Processing

LEG UP may process:

• Facial images.
• Video recordings.
• Voice recordings.
• Liveness detection.
• Identity verification information.

Where required by law, explicit consent will be obtained.

Users may withdraw consent, although certain features may become unavailable.

4. AI Processing and Automated Decision-Making

LEG UP uses humans and AI systems for:

• Capability verification.
• Recommendations.
• Learning support.
• Fraud detection.
• Matching opportunities.

Users may request human review of legally significant automated decisions where applicable.

5. How We Use Information

We use information to:

• Provide services.
• Verify capabilities.
• Improve the Platform.
• Process payments.
• Detect fraud.
• Conduct research.
• Communicate with users.
• Comply with legal obligations.

6. Sharing of Information

We may share information with:

• Employers.
• Recruiters.
• Educational institutions.
• Assessors.
• Payment providers.
• Service providers.
• Regulators.

We do not sell personal information.

7. Educational Institution Data Sharing

LEG UP may share authorised information with universities, bootcamps, certification bodies, and educational partners for verification, employability, accreditation, programme administration, and research purposes.

Where required, consent will be obtained.

8. International Data Transfers

Information may be transferred internationally.

Appropriate safeguards shall be implemented in accordance with applicable law.

9. Data Retention

Personal information shall be retained only as long as necessary for legitimate business, legal, and operational purposes.

10. Security

LEG UP implements technical and organisational safeguards designed to protect personal information.

However, no system is completely secure.

11. Your Rights

Subject to applicable laws, users may:

• Access information.
• Correct information.
• Delete information.
• Restrict processing.
• Object to processing.
• Request portability.
• Withdraw consent.

Requests should be sent to: privacy@joinlegup.com

12. Cookies

LEG UP uses cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality, security, and analytics.

13. Children's Privacy

LEG UP is not intended for persons under eighteen (18) years of age.

14. Changes to this Policy

LEG UP may update this document periodically.

Material changes shall be communicated through the Platform.

15. Contact Information