Privacy Policy

Our website address is https://sftas.org.ng.

SFTAS Nigeria (“we,” “us,” “our”) manages this website and prioritises the privacy and security of our visitors. Our team is dedicated to ensuring that your personal information is handled with care, especially when it comes to the content and services we provide. This privacy statement explains the types of information we collect, how we collect it, and the steps we take to protect your privacy. It also outlines how you can contact us regarding our privacy practices.

We encourage all visitors to review this privacy policy to understand how we handle data. Please note that this policy is updated periodically to address new changes or issues that may arise.

By using this website after any updates to our privacy policy have been posted, you are considered to have accepted the revisions.

Information We Collect

At SFTAS Nigeria, we may collect both personal and anonymous information when you interact with our website. Such information is only used to make sure you have the best experience while navigating this website. SFTAS Nigeria takes your experience seriously, and works hard to make it pleasant for every user.

  • Personal Information –
    When you comment on our website or fill out a form, we may collect personal details such as your name, email address, and IP address. If you choose to leave a comment, the email address you provide will only be visible to us. However, any additional personal information you share in the comment box, like a phone number, will be publicly visible unless we moderate it to protect your privacy. For instance, if a user enters a phone number, we may replace part of it with asterisks (e.g., 080***1234) to safeguard the user from unwanted contact. We may also use your email address to respond to your queries when necessary.
  • Anonymous Information –
    We also collect non-identifiable data from your device, such as:
    • Browser type and operating system.
    • Referring pages and the pages you visit on our site.
    • Time spent on specific pages.
    • Your device’s IP address.

An IP address is a unique identifier assigned to your device whenever you connect to the internet.

How We Collect Information

We collect information from you in several ways:

  • Through direct interaction, which includes information provided when you fill out a form, comment on our articles, or contact us directly.
  • Through automated technologies, whereby we use technologies like cookies, server logs, and web beacons to collect anonymous information about your browsing activity.
    • Cookies are small text files stored on your device to track your preferences and improve your browsing experience. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings, though this may impact the functionality of our site.
    • Web beacons are single-pixel images used to monitor your activity on our website, track responses to promotions, and gather data such as browser type, operating system, and IP address.

For more details on managing cookies, you can visit allAboutCookies.org.

How We Use Your Information

The information collected on this website is used to:

Enhance User Experience

  • Personalise your interactions with our website.
  • Provide you with relevant updates about recruitment opportunities and government schemes.

Improve Website Functionality

Analyse how users interact with the website to optimise its content and design. Changes we make to this website may be as a result of user interactions. We strive to make sure your user experience is smooth.

Protect Against Fraud

Safeguard the integrity of our website by monitoring suspicious activities. We may report suspicious activities to local or foreign authorities, as it applies.

Communicate With You

Respond to your inquiries and provide support when needed. For example, when you send us an email, we use your address to send you a response.

Advertising and Marketing

With your consent, we may use your information for advertisements related to recruitment opportunities and government grants.

    We may share your data with third-party vendors providing services for our website. However, these vendors are prohibited from using your information for purposes other than what we have authorised.

    We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

    Do Not Track

    SFTAS Nigeria may respond to “Do Not Track” signals sent by your browser. However, policies regarding these signals are subject to change, so please review this section regularly for updates.

    About Our Advertisers

    Our website may display advertisements from third-party sponsors related to recruitment jobs and government funding opportunities. While we strive to work with credible advertisers, we are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties.

    Before interacting with advertisements, we recommend reviewing the privacy policies of the advertisers to understand how they handle your data.

    Security Measures

    We take data security seriously and have implemented measures to protect your personal information. These include:

    • Encryption of sensitive data transmissions.
    • Secure storage of collected data.
    • Regular monitoring of our systems for vulnerabilities.

    Despite these precautions, no method of data transmission or storage is completely secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.

    Our website uses SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) encryption to ensure that data exchanged between your browser and our website is secure.

    Cross-Border Data Transfers

    Your personal information may be stored or processed in countries outside of Nigeria. We adhere to this privacy policy’s guidelines when handling data internationally, though local legal requirements may apply.

    Cookie and Advertising Preferences

    We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to support advertising efforts. Visitors from the European Union (EU) can manage their consent settings through our cookie management system.

    Updates to Our Privacy Policy

    This privacy policy is subject to change. Any updates will be posted on this page and take effect immediately. We encourage you to review this policy regularly to stay informed about how we handle your data.

    How to Contact Us

    If you have questions about this privacy policy or wish to update your personal information, please reach out to us via email at contact@sftas.org.ng.

    Your feedback and concerns are valuable to us, and we are committed to addressing them promptly.

    Thank you for using SFTAS Nigeria, States Fiscal Transparency, Accountability, and Sustainability, as your source for recruitment news and government funding opportunities.