Privacy Policy
Effective Date: June 2026 | Metabridge Academy, Port Harcourt, Nigeria
Metabridge Academy (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy of every individual who interacts with our platform. This Policy explains what personal data we collect, how we use it, and your rights in relation to it.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following personal data:
- Contact form submissions: Name, email address, and any message content you choose to send us.
- Course enrollment data: Name, email address, phone number, and selected programme, collected when you enroll via WhatsApp or our platform.
- Certificate verification queries: Certificate codes submitted for verification. No personal data is collected from the person verifying; only the code is processed.
- Usage data: Anonymous page-view data collected via analytics tools to improve our platform. This data is not linked to any individual.
2. How We Use Your Data
- To process your course enrollment and manage your training
- To issue and verify certificates of completion and achievement
- To respond to enquiries submitted via our contact form or WhatsApp
- To send programme updates and course announcements (only if you have opted in)
- To improve our website and training programmes
3. Data Sharing
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties for marketing or commercial purposes. Your data is never shared with any external party except:
- Service providers who assist us in operating our platform (e.g. database providers), bound by confidentiality agreements
- Where required by Nigerian law or a valid legal process
4. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purpose it was collected. Certificate records are retained indefinitely to support ongoing verification. Contact form data is retained for up to 12 months. You may request deletion at any time.
5. Your Rights
Under the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA) 2023, you have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”)
- Object to processing of your data for certain purposes
To exercise any of these rights, email us at info@metabridgeacademy.com.
6. Cookies
Our website uses essential cookies only — those required for the site to function correctly. We do not use advertising or tracking cookies. Anonymous analytics data may be collected to help us understand how the site is used.
7. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external platforms such as WhatsApp and social media. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third parties and encourage you to review their privacy policies.
8. Governing Law
This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, including the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA) 2023. Any disputes arising from this policy shall be subject to the jurisdiction of Nigerian courts.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, the effective date at the top of this page will be updated. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
10. Contact
For any privacy-related questions or requests, contact us at: