Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Mekaria Institute of Technology and Administration ("MITA", "we", "us", "our") is committed to protecting the privacy of all individuals who use our portal and services. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our portal at portal.mekaria.edu.ng.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

• Personal Identification Information: Full name, date of birth, gender, marital status, nationality, state of origin, local government area, home town, and residential address.
• Contact Information: Email address, mobile phone number, and mailing address.
• Academic Information: O'Level results, UTME/JAMB details, previous educational qualifications, transcripts, and academic records.
• Biometric Information: Passport photograph and other identification documents.
• Payment Information: Payment records, invoice numbers, and transaction references. We do not store credit/debit card details.
• Next of Kin Information: Name, contact address, relationship, and phone number of your next of kin.
• Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, and usage data collected through cookies and analytics.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Processing and evaluating applications for admission
• Managing student records and academic progress
• Communicating admission decisions and institutional updates
• Processing payments and generating invoices/receipts
• Verifying academic credentials and qualifications
• Complying with legal and regulatory obligations
• Improving our portal and services
• Preventing fraud and ensuring the security of our systems

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

• Consent: You have given clear consent for us to process your personal data for a specific purpose.
• Contract: Processing is necessary for the performance of a contract (admission/enrollment) to which you are a party.
• Legal Obligation: Processing is necessary for compliance with a legal obligation to which we are subject.
• Legitimate Interests: Processing is necessary for our legitimate interests in operating an educational institution.

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information with:

• Educational Partners: Affiliated institutions, examination bodies (JAMB, WAEC, NECO, NABTEB), and accreditation agencies.
• Payment Processors: Credo, Remita, and other payment gateway providers for transaction processing.
• Regulatory Authorities: Government agencies and regulatory bodies as required by law.
• Service Providers: Third-party service providers who assist in operating our portal and services.

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including for the satisfaction of any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. Academic records are retained in accordance with institutional policies and regulatory guidelines.

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include encryption, access controls, secure server infrastructure, and regular security audits.

8. Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Right to Access: Request access to your personal data we hold.
• Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal retention requirements).
• Right to Restrict Processing: Request restriction of processing under certain circumstances.
• Right to Data Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service provider.
• Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests.

9. Cookies

Our portal uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience, analyze usage patterns, and maintain session state. You can configure your browser to refuse cookies, but this may affect the functionality of our portal.

10. Third-Party Links

Our portal may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of such external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

11. Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

12. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Email: info@mekaria.edu.ng

Phone: +234 703 012 1928 | +234 812 071 5954

Address: Mekaria Institute of Technology and Administration