Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

At Rock City Academy, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and store your information when you access our website or use our educational services.

We comply with the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR) 2019 issued by NITDA, and all other applicable data protection laws in Nigeria.

2. Who We Are

If you have any questions about this policy, please contact our Data Protection Officer (DPO) at: hr@rockcityacademy.live

3. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of personal data:

4. Purpose of Data Collection

We collect your data for the following purposes:

• To register students and manage user accounts
• To provide access to learning materials, assignments, and assessments
• To track academic progress and performance
• To communicate with students, parents, and staff
• For administrative and internal record-keeping
• To improve our platform and educational services
• To comply with legal or regulatory requirements

5. Legal Basis for Processing

Under the NDPR, we rely on the following lawful bases for processing your personal data:

• Consent – when you actively agree to data collection
• Performance of a contract – to provide educational services
• Legal obligation – to comply with laws (e.g., educational regulations)
• Legitimate interest – e.g., for internal analysis and service improvement

6. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your data with:

• Teachers, administrators, and school officials
• Technology service providers (e.g., cloud storage, hosting)
• Regulatory authorities (if required by law)
• Parents or guardians (in the case of minors)

We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose it was collected for, or as required by law (e.g., academic records).

8. Your Rights Under NDPR

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion ("right to be forgotten")
• Withdraw consent at any time
• Object to certain types of processing
• File a complaint with the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA)

To exercise these rights, contact us at: hr@rockcityacademy.live

9. Children's Privacy

If you are under 13, you must obtain permission from a parent or guardian before submitting any personal data. We do not knowingly collect data from children without parental consent.

10. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to secure your data, including:

• Encrypted connections (SSL/TLS)
• Access control and authentication
• Data backup and recovery systems

However, no system is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection against all cyber threats.

11. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies to:

• Remember your preferences
• Authenticate user sessions
• Analyze site traffic for improvement

You can control cookie settings via your browser. Continued use of our site implies consent to our use of cookies.

12. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party educational tools or services. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies before submitting any data.

13. Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be posted on this page, with the effective date.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions, complaints, or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact: