Pinnacle Culinary Academy Ltd ("Pinnacle," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and safeguard personal information when you visit our website, submit an application, use the student portal, or communicate with us.
1. Information We Collect
- Identity and contact details (name, email, phone number, address)
- Application information (date of birth, gender, state of origin, program choice, education history)
- Guardian or emergency contact details where applicable
- Payment references and proof-of-payment uploads
- Passport photographs submitted during registration
- Portal login credentials and activity within the student portal
- Technical data such as IP address, browser type, and cookies (see our Cookies Policy)
2. How We Use Your Information
- Processing admissions applications and enrollment
- Communicating about your application, payments, and academic records
- Operating the student portal and administrative systems
- Improving our website and services
- Complying with legal and regulatory obligations
3. Legal Basis for Processing
We process personal data based on your consent, the performance of a contract (such as your application or enrollment), our legitimate interests in running the academy, and applicable legal requirements under Nigerian data protection principles.
4. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell your personal data. We may share information with trusted service providers who assist us with hosting, email delivery, payment verification, and cloud storage, subject to appropriate safeguards. We may also disclose information when required by law.
5. Data Retention
We retain application and student records for as long as necessary to fulfill admissions, academic, and legal obligations. When data is no longer required, we securely delete or anonymise it.
6. Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure.
7. Your Rights
You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal data where applicable. Contact us using the details below to exercise these rights.
8. Children
Our programs are intended for applicants who meet our minimum age requirements. If you are under 18, a parent or guardian must provide consent as part of the application process.
9. Contact Us
Pinnacle Culinary Academy Ltd
Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria
Email: pinnacleculinaryacademy@gmail.com
Phone: +234 803 303 5133