1. Introduction

The National Association of Kaduna State Students ("NAKASS", "we", "us") is committed to respecting the privacy of our visitors, members, and student chapters. This Privacy Policy details how we collect, process, and safeguard personal information in compliance with the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA) and applicable privacy regulations.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following categories of information:

• Identity & Contact Data: Full name, institutional email address, phone number, and residential/LGA details provided during membership registration or communication inquiries.
• Academic & Chapter Data: Enrolled institution, matriculation number, faculty, department, year of study, and chapter branch.
• Welfare & Support Data: Information submitted voluntarily for emergency student relief, scholarships, or academic welfare interventions, treated under strict confidentiality.
• Technical Data: Anonymised network metadata such as browser type, operating system, and timestamp logs collected for site performance and security audits.

3. Purpose of Processing

We use your personal data strictly to:

• Maintain the verified NAKASS central student membership register and chapter records.
• Process applications for bursaries, welfare interventions, and academic awards.
• Send official union communiques, election notices, and educational bulletins.
• Authenticate voting credentials during constitutional congresses and elections.
• Maintain portal stability and protect against unauthorized network abuse.

4. Information Sharing & Disclosure

NAKASS does not monetize, sell, or rent student information. Data is only accessible to authorized executive council officers and chapter coordinators on a strict need-to-know basis. External sharing is restricted to:

• Accredited scholarship and institutional partners when processing verified awards you have applied for.
• Statutory regulatory bodies where required by Nigerian law or lawful court orders.

5. Data Retention & Security

We implement robust technical and operational controls to safeguard your data against loss, misuse, or unauthorised access. Membership information is retained throughout your period of active tertiary study and archived securely for institutional alumni records. Inactive or transient support queries are pruned after their resolution.

6. Your Rights

Under the Nigeria Data Protection Act, you have the right to request access to your personal data, rectify inaccuracies in your student records, or request deletion of non-statutory records. To exercise any of these rights, contact our secretariat.

7. Cookies & Session Storage

Our website utilizes only essential technical session cookies and local storage tokens required for functional UI preferences (such as light/dark mode selection). We do not employ invasive third-party cross-site behavioral tracking cookies.

8. Contact the Secretariat

For questions, clarifications, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact our secretariat at [email protected] or visit the National Secretariat at Kaduna State Scholarship and Loans Board. Off Golf Course Road, Opposite National Ear Center, Kaduna State.