PRIVACY POLICY
Effective Date: 2nd January, 2021
Last Updated: 3rd January, 2026
- INTRODUCTION
Welcome to Defensive Driving Training Academy Ltd (“DDT Academy”, “we”, “our”, or “us”).
We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled responsibly, securely, and transparently in accordance with the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA) 2023 and applicable regulations issued by the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC). The NDPA establishes the legal framework for personal data protection in Nigeria and grants data subjects’ various privacy rights.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, disclose, transfer, and protect your personal data when you use our website, training booking platform, training services, and related communications.
- PERSONAL DATA WE COLLECT
Depending on your interaction with us, we may collect:
Identity Information
- Full name
- Date of birth
- Gender
- Photograph
Contact Information
- Email address
- Telephone number
- Residential address
- Company address
Driver Information
- Driver’s licence details
- Licence class
- Licence expiry date
- Driving experience records
- Assessment results
Employment Information
- Employer name
- Job designation
- Department
- Fleet assignment
Training Information
- Course registration records
- Attendance records
- Examination results
- Practical assessment reports
- Certification records
Technical Information
- IP address
- Browser information
- Device information
- Website usage statistics
- Cookies and tracking technologies
- HOW WE COLLECT YOUR INFORMATION
We may collect information through:
- Training Registration Forms
- Online Booking Forms
- Contact Forms
- Email Correspondence
- Telephone Enquiries
- WhatsApp Communications
- Course Assessments
- Website Analytics Tools
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies
- PURPOSE OF PROCESSING PERSONAL DATA
We process personal information for lawful and legitimate purposes including:
Training Administration
- Course Registration
- Attendance Management
- Assessment Administration
- Certification Issuance
Customer Service
- Responding to Enquiries
- Providing Training Information
- Processing Complaints
Contract Performance
- Delivering Training Services
- Managing Client Relationships
- Fulfilling Contractual Obligations
Billing & Payments
- Invoice Generation
- Payment Verification
- Financial Record Keeping
Safety & Compliance
- Driver Competence Verification
- License Validation
- Regulatory Compliance
Marketing Communications
- Training updates
- Promotional offers
- Industry newsletters
You may opt out of marketing communications at any time.
- LEGAL BASIS FOR PROCESSING
We process personal data based on one or more of the following lawful grounds:
- Your consent
- Contractual necessity
- Compliance with legal obligations
- Legitimate business interests
- Protection of vital interests
Under the NDPA, consent must be freely given, informed, specific, and unambiguous.
- DISCLOSURE OF PERSONAL DATA
We do not sell personal data.
Information may be disclosed only where necessary to:
- Government Agencies
- Regulatory Authorities
- Law Enforcement Agencies
- Professional Advisers
- IT Service Providers
- Payment Processors
- Certification Bodies
- Training Partners
Such disclosures are limited to lawful and legitimate purposes.
- INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS
Where personal data is transferred outside Nigeria, appropriate safeguards shall be implemented in accordance with the NDPA and applicable NDPC requirements. The NDPA permits international transfers where adequate protection, safeguards, consent, or other lawful conditions exist.
- DATA SECURITY
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect personal information against:
- Unauthorized access
- Loss
- Theft
- Misuse
- Disclosure
- Alteration
- Destruction
Security measures may include:
- Access controls
- Password protection
- Encrypted communications
- Secure hosting environments
- Staff confidentiality obligations
- DATA RETENTION
Personal information shall be retained only for as long as necessary to:
- Deliver services
- Maintain training records
- Meet contractual obligations
- Comply with legal requirements
- Resolve disputes
After the retention period expires, data will be securely deleted, anonymized, or archived where legally required.
- YOUR RIGHTS UNDER THE NIGERIA DATA PROTECTION ACT
As a Data Subject, you may exercise the following rights:
- Right to Be Informed
Know how your personal data is collected and used.
- Right of Access
Request access to personal information held about you.
- Right to Rectification
Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
- Right to Erasure
Request deletion of personal data where applicable.
- Right to Restrict Processing
Request limitation of processing activities.
- Right to Object
Object to certain processing activities.
- Right to Data Portability
Receive personal information in a structured format.
- Right to Withdraw Consent
Withdraw previously granted consent.
- Right to Lodge Complaints
Submit complaints to the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC). The NDPC identifies these rights as core data-subject protections under Sections 34–38 of the NDPA.
- CHILDREN’S PRIVACY
Our services are generally intended for individuals aged 18 years and above.
Where information relating to minors is processed, we shall comply with applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
- THIRD-PARTY WEBSITES
Our website may contain links to third-party websites.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites. Users should review the privacy policies of those websites independently.
- CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy periodically.
Any updates will be published on this page with a revised effective date.
- CONTACT US
For privacy-related enquiries, requests, or complaints:
Defensive Driving Training Academy Ltd
Website: www.defensivedrivingacademy.com.ng
Email: info@defensivedrivingacademy.com.ng
Phone: +234 903 000 2449 | +234 802 1000 183
