Bridgia

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 01/01/2024

Bridgia Solutions Ltd (“Bridgia”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal data is collected, processed, and stored in accordance with the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you access or use our website, applications, tools, and services.

By using our Services, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.

1. Who We Are

Bridgia is an edtech platform operated by Bridgia Solutions Ltd, a company registered in Nigeria. We provide digital career resources, learning tools, and training programmes to students, often in partnership with schools and institutions.

2. What Personal Data We Collect

We may collect the following categories of personal information:

  • Identification Data: Name, email address, phone number, gender, date of birth

  • Academic/School Data: School name, student ID, class level, field of study

  • Usage Data: Pages visited, activities completed, time spent on platform, assessments taken

  • Technical Data: Device type, IP address, browser type, cookies

  • Parental/Guardian Consent (for minors): Where applicable

We do not knowingly collect more data than necessary to provide our services effectively.

3. How We Collect Personal Data

We collect data through:

  • Registration and onboarding forms

  • Direct input by users or partner institutions

  • Interaction with our learning platform

  • Cookies and usage tracking tools

  • Surveys, feedback forms, or support requests

4. Why We Collect Your Data

We process your personal data to:

  • Provide and manage learning content, assessments, and certificates

  • Personalize and improve user experience

  • Communicate updates, reminders, or support

  • Monitor learning progress and participation

  • Meet contractual obligations with schools and institutions

  • Comply with legal obligations

We will only process your data based on your consent, contractual necessity, or our legitimate educational interests.

5. Lawful Basis for Processing

We rely on the following legal bases under NDPR:

  • Consent: When you or your guardian gives clear permission to process your data

  • Contractual: When processing is necessary to deliver our services

  • Legal obligation: To comply with regulatory requirements

  • Legitimate interest: To improve services and ensure platform security

6. Children’s Data and Consent

If you are under 18, your personal data will only be collected with the consent of a parent, guardian, or authorized school representative. Schools using Bridgia must ensure that proper consent has been obtained before submitting student information.

7. How We Share Your Data

We may share your data with:

  • Partner schools or institutions for learning management and reporting

  • Service providers who support our platform (e.g., cloud hosting, analytics)

  • Regulatory authorities when legally required

We do not sell your personal data to any third party.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or to comply with legal obligations.

After this period, data will be securely deleted or anonymized.

9. Your Rights Under NDPR

You have the right to:

  • Request access to your personal data

  • Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data

  • Withdraw your consent at any time

  • Request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”)

  • Object to or restrict processing in certain situations

  • Lodge a complaint with NITDA (National Information Technology Development Agency)

To exercise your rights, contact us using the details provided below.

10. Data Security

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

  • Encrypted data storage

  • Access controls and authentication

  • Secure transmission using HTTPS

  • Regular system updates and security reviews

11. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Bridgia uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience and analyze platform usage. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.

12. International Data Transfers

If data must be transferred outside Nigeria, we ensure that such transfers are done under appropriate safeguards that comply with NDPR standards.

13. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. We will notify you of significant changes by updating the “Effective Date” above or through platform notices. Continued use of our Services after changes indicates your acceptance.

14. Contact Us

For questions, requests, or complaints related to your privacy, please contact us:

Bridgia Solutions Ltd
Email: hello[a]bridgia.africa

For enquiries, send an email to hello[a]bridgia.net