Privacy Policy

Your privacy is important to us. Read how we collect, use, and protect your data.

Federal Polytechnic Nekede Privacy Policy

Effective Date: July 2025

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy outlines how the Federal Polytechnic Nekede ("we", "our", or "the Institution") collects, uses, discloses, and protects your personal information when you access our website or interact with our services.

2. Information We Collect

Personal identification information (e.g., name, email address, phone number, staff/student ID).
Biometric data used for attendance and identification purposes (e.g., fingerprints).
Academic and administrative records.
Usage data from our website and related platforms (e.g., IP address, browser type, pages visited).

3. How We Use Your Information

To verify identity and manage attendance through biometric systems.
To maintain academic and administrative records.
To improve user experience and website functionality.
To communicate with you about academic updates or institutional announcements.

4. Information Sharing

We do not sell or rent your personal information. Your data may only be shared with:

Authorized institutional departments (e.g., ICT, Registry) for official duties.
Regulatory bodies as required by Nigerian law.
Service providers under strict confidentiality obligations.

5. Data Security

We implement physical, technical, and administrative safeguards to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. Access to biometric and academic data is strictly limited to authorized personnel.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to request access to your personal data, correct inaccurate data, and raise concerns about its use. Requests can be made to the ICT Department or relevant authorities.

7. Cookies and Analytics

Our website may use cookies and analytics tools (like Google Analytics) to understand how visitors interact with our content. You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings.

8. Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to update this policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated effective date.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact the ICT Department or email: support@fpno.edu.ng