Privacy Policy

1. Who We Are

JB Academy Limited is a company incorporated in Nigeria (CAC Reg: 8369338). We operate Pathway Prep, a pre-departure vocational training and international work-readiness programme that prepares individuals relocating abroad for employment across three core tracks: Healthcare Assistance, Professional Cleaning and Domestic Services, and Warehousing and Logistics.

We are committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of every individual and organisation we interact with. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information, and outlines the rights you hold in relation to that data.

2. Scope of This Policy

This policy applies to:

• Prospective and active distribution partners and travel, immigration, or education agencies
• Individuals who have enquired about or enrolled in Pathway Prep training programmes
• Visitors to our websites at pathwayprep.online and jbacademy.ltd
• Recipients of our email, WhatsApp, or social media outreach communications

3. Information We Collect

We may collect:

• Identity data such as your full name, job title, and business name
• Contact data including your email address, phone number, and WhatsApp number
• Business data such as your agency type, country of operation, and social media handles
• Communication data covering records of correspondence, enquiries, and responses
• Examination data including enrolment records, exam results, and certificates issued
• Technical data such as IP address, browser type, and pages visited on our websites

We collect this data through direct interactions, publicly available business directories, social media platforms, referrals, and our online portals and examination systems.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data on the following lawful bases under the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR) and applicable international data protection standards.

Legitimate Interests

To reach out to agencies and professionals whose services align with our distribution and training programmes.

Contractual Necessity

To fulfil obligations under signed partnership or service agreements.

Consent

Where you have expressly opted in to receive our communications.

Legal Obligation

Where processing is required by applicable law or regulation.

5. How We Use Your Information

Your data is used strictly to:

• Introduce and administer our International Distribution Partnership Programme
• Communicate training opportunities across our three vocational tracks
• Process certification examination enrolments and issue results and certificates
• Manage partner onboarding, agreements, and ongoing communications
• Improve our websites, portals, and digital services
• Comply with regulatory and legal requirements

6. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data.

We may share your information only with trusted service providers that support our operations, including Paystack for payment processing, email delivery services, and examination portal providers, all of whom are bound by confidentiality obligations.

We may also disclose data where required by law, court order, or regulatory authority, or in the event of a merger, acquisition, or restructuring of JB Academy Limited, with appropriate safeguards in place.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by applicable law. Partnership and contractual records are retained for a minimum of six years.

You may request deletion of your data at any time, subject to our legal obligations.

8. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, loss, alteration, or disclosure. These include secure portal access controls, encrypted communications, and restricted internal access to personal data.

While we take every reasonable precaution, no method of electronic transmission or storage is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Your Rights

Depending on your location and applicable law, you have the right to:

• Access a copy of the data we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
• Request deletion of your data where no lawful basis exists for retention
• Object to processing based on legitimate interests
• Request that we limit how we use your data
• Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
• Withdraw consent and opt out of all communications at any time without penalty

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at support@pathwayprep.online. We will respond within 30 days.

10. Cookies and Tracking

Our websites may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and analyse site usage. You may configure your browser to refuse cookies, though this may affect certain site functionality. No cookies are used to track you across third-party sites.

11. Third-Party Links

Our websites and communications may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites and encourage you to review their respective privacy policies before engaging.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our operations, legal obligations, or data practices. The Last Updated date at the top of this page will reflect the most recent revision. Continued engagement with our services following any update constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

13. Contact Us

This policy is governed by the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR) 2019 and is aligned with international best practices including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) where applicable.