We respect your right to privacy. Protecting your Personal Data is important to us, and we are committed to handling it responsibly, transparently, and securely.
Olotu Square (also operating as SQ Academy) is a technology innovation hub and community-focused tech company based in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria. We provide software development and digital services, startup incubation and mentorship, trainings and bootcamps, coworking space, events, and youth empowerment programmes.
Who This Policy Applies To
This Privacy Policy applies to visitors to our websites and online platforms, participants in our programmes and events, clients, coworking users, startup incubation members, subscribers to updates, and any other individuals who interact with us and provide Personal Data.
Personal Data We Collect
We collect only Personal Data that is adequate, relevant, and limited to what is necessary for our legitimate business purposes.
This may include:
- Full name, email address, phone number, and contact details.
- Date of birth, gender, or profile information where relevant to a programme.
- Payment and billing information.
- Registration forms, assessments, surveys, support requests, and communications.
- Company or organisation details for business engagements.
- IP address, browser type, device information, operating system, and usage analytics.
- Attendance records, training progress, and platform interactions.
- Cookie and similar tracking data.
We do not collect Sensitive Personal Data unless it is strictly necessary and supported by a lawful basis.
How We Collect Data
We collect Personal Data directly from you when you register, apply, make enquiries, purchase services, or communicate with us. We also collect certain information automatically through our websites, learning platforms, and digital systems. In limited cases, we may receive information from trusted third parties where required to deliver services.
How We Use Personal Data
We use Personal Data to provide and improve our services, including to:
- Manage registrations, accounts, and participation.
- Deliver trainings, programmes, certifications, and resources.
- Provide software development, coworking, and incubation services.
- Process payments and issue receipts.
- Send updates, service communications, newsletters, and consent-based marketing.
- Monitor attendance, progress, and programme outcomes.
- Respond to enquiries and provide support.
- Protect our systems, prevent fraud, and enforce our terms.
- Meet legal and regulatory obligations.
We do not sell your Personal Data.
Legal Basis for Processing
We process Personal Data only where permitted by law, including where processing is based on your consent, necessary for a contract, required by law, or supported by our legitimate interests where those interests do not override your rights.
Where consent is relied upon, you may withdraw it at any time.
Sharing of Personal Data
We may share Personal Data only where necessary with trusted service providers such as payment processors, email or learning management platforms, analytics providers, security vendors, contractors, programme partners and regulators where legally required.
All third parties are required to protect your data and use it only for authorised purposes.
International Transfers
Where Personal Data is transferred outside Nigeria, we will ensure that the transfer complies with applicable legal requirements and that appropriate safeguards are in place.
Data Retention
We retain Personal Data only for as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law. When no longer needed, data is securely deleted, anonymised, or archived in line with retention requirements.
Security
We use reasonable technical and organisational safeguards to protect Personal Data, including access controls, secure systems, encryption where appropriate, staff training, and periodic reviews.
Although no system can guarantee absolute security, we take prompt action in the event of any suspected incident.
Your Rights
Subject to applicable law, you may have the right to:
- Access your Personal Data.
- Correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
- Request deletion where legally permitted.
- Withdraw consent.
- Object to or restrict certain processing.
- Request portable copies of eligible data.
- Lodge a complaint with us or the Nigeria Data Protection Commission.
To exercise your rights, contact us at [email protected]
Children’s Privacy
Our programmes are generally intended for individuals aged 13 and above. We do not knowingly collect Personal Data from children under 13 without appropriate parental consent where required.
Cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies to improve user experience, analyse traffic, and enhance functionality. You can manage cookies through your browser settings.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any revised version will be posted with an updated effective date. Where material changes occur, we may provide additional notice.
Contact Us
For questions, concerns, or privacy requests:
Data Protection Contact
Olotu Square Solutions Ltd.
31 Isiokpo Street, D/Line, Port Harcourt
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +234 916 766 6752
Approved by Executive Management
| Name | Designation | Signature | Date |
| Bruce Lucas | Chief Executive Officer (CEO) | 04/24/2026 |
