Privacy Policy

01 Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

Personal Information

• Full name
• Date of birth
• Contact information (email address, phone number, residential address)
• Nationality and proof of Nigerian identity
• Passport or identification details where required
• Educational institution and academic records
• Enrollment verification documents
• Financial information where relevant for relief applications
• FirstBank Diaspora Banking details where applicable
• Essays, written submissions, and application responses

Technical Information

When you use our website, we may also collect:

• IP address
• Browser type and device information
• Pages visited and time spent on the website
• Referral sources
• Cookies and basic website analytics data

02 How We Use Your Information

Your information may be used for:

• Reviewing and processing applications
• Verifying eligibility and supporting documents
• Communicating updates regarding your application
• Administering scholarships and relief programs
• Coordinating with approved funding partners and sponsors
• Internal reporting and compliance requirements
• Improving website functionality and user experience
• Preventing fraud, misuse, or unauthorized access

We only use your information for purposes directly related to program administration and platform operations.

03 Sharing of Information

We may share your information with:

• Verified funding partners and sponsors
• Banking partners where required for scholarship disbursement or eligibility verification
• Educational verification partners
• Legal, regulatory, or government authorities where required by law
• Internal administrative and compliance teams

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

04 Data Security

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, misuse, disclosure, or loss.

While we work to protect your information, no online platform can guarantee absolute security. Users submit information at their own discretion.

05 Data Retention

We retain applicant information only for as long as necessary to:

• Process applications
• Manage active scholarship or relief programs
• Meet legal, financial, and compliance obligations
• Maintain required reporting records

Information that is no longer required will be securely deleted or archived where appropriate.

06 Cookies and Website Analytics

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality and understand user behavior.

Cookies help us:

• Improve website performance
• Track visitor engagement
• Understand user preferences
• Support future website improvements

Users may choose to disable cookies through their browser settings, though some website functions may be affected.

07 Your Rights

You may request to:

• Access your personal information
• Correct inaccurate information
• Update your submitted details
• Withdraw from non-mandatory communications
• Request deletion of your data where legally permitted

Some requests may be limited where information is required for compliance, legal obligations, or active program administration.

08 Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including banking partners, sponsors, or educational institutions.

Motherland University is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external websites. Users are encouraged to review their individual privacy policies.

09 Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect operational, legal, or program changes.

Updated versions will be published on this page with a revised effective date.

Continued use of the website after updates indicates acceptance of the revised policy.