Effective Date: 14 April 2026 | Version: 1.0
This policy applies to the Brixgate platform at www.brixgate.com and is aligned with Nigerian data protection law (NDPR) and, where applicable, the UK GDPR.
1. Who We Are
Brixgate ("we", "us", "our") is an EdTech company that designs and delivers expert-led professional development programmes focused on the practical application of AI within specific professional fields. We operate at www.brixgate.com.
For the purposes of applicable data protection law, Brixgate acts as the data controller in respect of personal data collected through this platform. For any data protection enquiries, please contact us at we@brixgate.com.
2. Personal Data We Collect
We collect only the personal data that is necessary to provide our services. This includes the following categories:
Identity & Contact Data
- Full name, email address, phone number
- Professional title, employer/organisation name
- Country or city of residence
Account & Profile Data
- Login credentials (password stored in hashed form)
- Programme preferences and field of practice
- Learning progress, assessment results, and completion records
Financial Data
- Payment transaction records (amount, date, reference)
- Enrolment confirmation details
- Note: card numbers and bank account details are processed by our payment provider (Paystack) and are never stored on Brixgate systems.
Technical & Usage Data
- IP address, browser type, operating system
- Pages visited, time spent on platform, click behaviour
- Device type and screen resolution
Marketing Preferences
- Whether you have opted in to receive marketing communications
- Communication history (emails opened, links clicked)
3. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data on the following legal bases:
- Contract performance — to deliver the programme you have enrolled in and manage your learner account.
- Legal obligation — to comply with applicable law including financial record-keeping requirements.
- Legitimate interests — to improve our platform, prevent fraud, and communicate with you about your enrolment or related services, where this does not override your rights.
- Consent — for optional marketing communications. You may withdraw consent at any time.
4. How We Use Your Data
We use your personal data for the following purposes:
- Creating and managing your learner account
- Processing enrolment and payment
- Matching you with an appropriate Expert Practitioner and cohort
- Delivering programme content and tracking your progress
- Issuing your Brixgate Certificate of Completion
- Communicating with you about your enrolment, programme schedule, and important updates
- Sending marketing communications where you have consented
- Improving the platform through analytics and usage insights
- Complying with our legal and regulatory obligations
5. How We Share Your Data
We do not sell your personal data. We share it only in the following circumstances:
- Expert Practitioners — your name, field, and learning goals may be shared with the expert assigned to your cohort for the purposes of programme delivery.
- Payment processors — Paystack processes your payment and receives the necessary transaction data. They are subject to their own privacy policy.
- Platform service providers — we use third-party tools for hosting, analytics, and communication. These providers are contractually obligated to process your data only as instructed.
- Legal authorities — where required by law, court order, or regulatory obligation.
6. International Data Transfers
Our servers are primarily located in the EU/EEA. Some service providers may process data outside Nigeria or the UK. Where such transfers occur, we apply appropriate safeguards, including standard contractual clauses or equivalent mechanisms recognised under applicable law.
7. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy or as required by law.
| Data Category | Retention Period |
|---|
| Learner account and profile | Duration of account + 3 years after last active use |
| Payment and financial records | 7 years from transaction date (legal requirement) |
| Certificate records | Indefinitely (for verification purposes) |
| Marketing preferences | Until consent is withdrawn or 3 years of inactivity |
| Technical/usage logs | 12 months |
8. Your Rights
Under the NDPR and, where applicable, the UK GDPR, you have the following rights:
- Access — you can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Rectification — you can ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Erasure — you can ask us to delete your data in certain circumstances ("right to be forgotten").
- Restriction — you can ask us to pause processing of your data in certain circumstances.
- Portability — you can request a machine-readable copy of data you have provided to us.
- Object — you can object to processing based on legitimate interests, including direct marketing.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at we@brixgate.com. We will respond within 30 days. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Nigerian Data Protection Commission (NDPC) or, for UK users, the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).
9. Cookies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to support platform functionality and analytics. Essential cookies are necessary for the platform to work. Analytics cookies help us understand how the platform is used. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings or our cookie consent banner.
10. Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data against unauthorised access, loss, or destruction. These include encryption in transit (TLS), access controls, and regular security reviews. However, no system is completely immune to risk, and we encourage you to use a strong, unique password for your account.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Where changes are material, we will notify you by email at least 14 days before the updated policy takes effect. The current version is always available at www.brixgate.com/privacy-policy.
12. Contact Us
For any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data:
Deborah Akano · Co-Founder, Brixgate