Light Automation Academy ("we", "us", "our") — a division of Light Automation and Control Systems Ltd — respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store and protect information you share with us, in line with the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR) 2019 and the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA) 2023.
1. Who We Are
Light Automation Academy is an industrial automation training institute located at 3 Oluyole Way, New Bodija, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria. We operate as a training division of Light Automation and Control Systems Ltd.
Data Controller contact:
Email: academy@lightautomations.com
Phone: +234 813 006 3696
2. Information We Collect
We collect personal information that you provide directly when you:
- Submit an enrollment or application form
- Request a callback or contact us via email, phone or WhatsApp
- Visit our campus
- Subscribe to updates or communications
Categories of data we collect:
- Identity data: Full name, date of birth, gender
- Contact data: Email address, phone number, residential address
- Educational data: Qualifications, institution attended, academic background
- Professional data: Prior experience, employment status
- Emergency contact data: Name and phone number of emergency contact
- Payment data: Bank transfer references (we do not store card details)
- Technical data: IP address, browser type, device information when you visit our website
3. How We Use Your Data
We use your personal data for the following purposes:
- Processing your application and enrollment
- Communicating about programs, schedules and updates
- Delivering training services and issuing certificates
- Facilitating job placement and connecting you with employer partners (only with your consent)
- Processing payments and issuing receipts
- Responding to your inquiries
- Complying with legal and regulatory obligations
- Improving our programs and services
4. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data on the following legal bases under NDPR and NDPA:
- Consent: Where you have actively agreed to our processing of your data
- Contract: Where processing is necessary to deliver the training services you've enrolled in
- Legal obligation: Where we must process data to comply with Nigerian law
- Legitimate interest: For improving our services, ensuring security, and protecting our business — balanced against your rights
5. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell your personal data. We may share your data only in the following circumstances:
- Employer partners: For job placement, only with your explicit consent
- Educational institutions: For SIWES documentation, with your knowledge
- Service providers: Payment processors, email providers, analytics — bound by confidentiality
- Legal authorities: Where required by Nigerian law or court order
- Parent company: Light Automation and Control Systems Ltd, for group administrative purposes
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined above:
- Student records: Retained for 7 years after course completion for certification verification
- Unsuccessful applications: Retained for 12 months then securely deleted
- Financial records: Retained for 7 years per Nigerian tax regulations
- Marketing communications: Until you unsubscribe
7. Your Rights Under NDPR
You have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Right of access: Request a copy of the data we hold about you
- Right to rectification: Ask us to correct inaccurate data
- Right to erasure: Request deletion of your data (subject to legal retention requirements)
- Right to restrict processing: Ask us to pause processing in certain circumstances
- Right to data portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
- Right to object: Object to processing based on legitimate interest or direct marketing
- Right to withdraw consent: At any time, without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing
- Right to lodge a complaint: With the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC)
To exercise these rights, email us at academy@lightautomations.com. We will respond within 30 days.
8. Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including:
- Encrypted data transmission (SSL/TLS) on our website
- Access controls limiting who can view your data
- Regular security reviews and staff training
- Secure data storage with reputable cloud providers
- Confidentiality agreements with all staff
9. Cookies and Tracking
Our website uses cookies for essential functionality, analytics and user experience. By continuing to use our site, you consent to our use of cookies. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though some features may not work properly.
10. Children's Privacy
Our programs are intended for individuals aged 18 and above. We do not knowingly collect data from anyone under 18 without parental or guardian consent.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Effective" date at the top will reflect the latest revision. Material changes will be communicated via email or a prominent notice on our website.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, contact us:
Light Automation Academy
3 Oluyole Way, New Bodija, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria
Email: academy@lightautomations.com
Phone: +234 813 006 3696
You can also file a complaint with the Nigeria Data Protection Commission at ndpc.gov.ng.