1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy describes how OAU ExamGuard Nigeria ("we", "us", "our", "the Platform") at https://oau.examguard.com.ng collects, uses, discloses, and safeguards your personal information. By using our services, you agree to this Policy.
2. Information We Collect
- Personal Information: Name, email, phone, institution, username, demographic details, profile photo, and other registration details.
- Academic & Transactional Data: Test results, marketplace transactions, earnings, blog posts, user content, comments, and participation data.
- Technical Data: Device type, IP address, browser type, location (city/country), cookies, log files, usage data, and analytics.
- Marketing Data: Referral codes, campaign participation, and engagement with promotions or newsletters.
3. How We Use Your Information
- To create and manage your account, authenticate you, and provide our services.
- To process mock tests, manage earnings, operate the marketplace, and enable blogging and community features.
- To communicate with you (support, newsletters, updates, promotions, security alerts).
- To analyze usage, improve our platform, personalize your experience, and develop new features.
- To enforce our Terms & Conditions and comply with legal obligations.
- For marketing, analytics, and research, with your consent where required.
4. How We Share Your Information
- With trusted service providers for hosting, analytics, email delivery, payments, and security (under confidentiality agreements).
- With other users, as needed for community features (e.g. blog authorship, comments, marketplace transactions).
- As required by law, regulation, court order, or to protect the rights and safety of users and the platform.
- In connection with business transfers (e.g., merger, acquisition, or sale), with appropriate safeguards.
- We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their own marketing purposes.
5. Cookies and Analytics
- We use cookies and similar technologies for authentication, preferences, analytics, and improving user experience.
- Third-party tools (like Google Analytics) may collect usage data; see their respective policies for details.
- You can control cookies via your browser settings. Disabling cookies may limit some features.
6. Marketing and Communications
- We may send you updates, newsletters, or promotional messages. You can opt out at any time via the unsubscribe link or by contacting us.
- Participation in marketing or referral programs is voluntary. Data collected for these purposes is handled securely.
7. How We Protect Your Information
- We use reasonable organizational, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your data against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration.
- Access to your information is limited to authorized personnel and trusted partners under strict confidentiality.
- Despite our efforts, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure. Use the platform at your own risk.
8. Children’s Privacy
- The Platform is not intended for children under 16. If you are under 16, use the Platform only with parental or guardian consent.
- We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without such consent. Parents may request deletion of their child’s information.
9. Your Rights & Choices
- Access, correct, update, or delete your personal data via your account or by contacting us.
- Object to processing or request restriction of processing in certain circumstances.
- Withdraw consent for marketing communications at any time.
- Request a copy of your data (“data portability”) where applicable by law.
10. International Users & Data Transfers
- We are based in Nigeria but serve users worldwide. Your data may be processed in Nigeria or other countries with adequate safeguards.
- If you are in the EU, EEA, UK, or California, you have additional rights under GDPR or CCPA/NDPR.
11. Third-Party Links & Services
- Our platform may contain links to third-party sites or services. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.
- Review the privacy policies of any third-party site or service you interact with.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Policy from time to time. Changes take effect upon posting. Please review it regularly. Continued use constitutes acceptance of any changes.
13. Contact Us
For questions, data requests, or privacy concerns, contact our Data Protection Officer at:
support@examguard.com.ng
Last updated: October 2025