Introduction
At A.J. Silicon, we are committed to protecting the privacy, confidentiality, and security of the personal information entrusted to us.
As a provider of professional training, certification preparation, financial and information technology consulting, data analytics, artificial intelligence, and corporate development solutions, we recognise the importance of responsible data management in building trust and maintaining professional relationships.
This Privacy Policy explains how A.J. Silicon collects, uses, stores, processes, shares, and protects personal information when individuals visit our website, register for training programmes, subscribe to communications, request consulting services, or interact with us through other communication channels.
We are committed to handling personal information fairly, transparently, and in accordance with applicable data protection legislation, including the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA) 2023 and relevant regulatory directives.
Information We Collect
Depending on your interaction with A.J. Silicon, we may collect the following categories of personal information:
Personal Identification Information
• Full name
• Email address
• Telephone and WhatsApp numbers
• Residential or business address, where necessary
• Professional designation and qualifications
• Employer, organisation, or institutional affiliation
Training and Registration Information
• Selected training programmes or professional certifications
• Registration and attendance records
• Educational and professional background, where relevant
• Learning preferences and training feedback
• Assessment results and certificate information, where applicable
Payment and Transaction Information
• Training fees and payment records
• Transaction references
• Payment confirmation or transfer evidence
• Other information necessary for financial administration
Website and Technical Information
When you interact with our website, certain technical information may be collected, including your IP browser type, device information, pages visited, and website interaction data.
We collect only information that is relevant and reasonably necessary for legitimate and clearly defined purposes.
How We Use Your Information
A.J. Silicon may process personal information for the following purposes:
1. Training Administration: To process registrations, confirm enrolment, communicate programme schedules, manage attendance, and provide relevant learning materials.
2. Certification and Professional Development: To support certification preparation, issue completion certificates, maintain training records, and facilitate applicable professional development documentation.
3. Customer Support: To respond to enquiries, address complaints, provide technical assistance, and maintain effective communication with participants and clients.
4. Payment Administration: To verify payments, maintain accurate transaction records, issue payment confirmations, and fulfil relevant accounting obligations.
5. Professional and Corporate Services: To respond to consulting requests, develop proposals, manage client engagements, and deliver agreed professional services.
6. Marketing and Communication: To share information about upcoming training programmes, professional development opportunities, educational resources, and relevant service announcements, where permitted by applicable law.
7. Website Improvement: To evaluate website performance, improve user experience, understand visitor interests, and enhance our digital services.
8. Legal and Regulatory Compliance: To fulfil applicable legal obligations, respond to lawful requests, protect legitimate interests, and maintain appropriate business records.
Legal Basis for Processing Personal Data
We process personal information only where an appropriate lawful basis exists.
Depending on the circumstances, these bases may include:
• Consent: Where you voluntarily agree to receive promotional communications or participate in activities requiring your consent.
• Contractual Necessity: Where processing is required to register you for training or deliver services you have requested.
• Legal Obligation: Where information must be retained or disclosed to comply with applicable laws and regulatory requirements.
• Legitimate Interests: Where processing is necessary for lawful business administration, service improvement, security, or customer relationship management, provided such interests do not override your rights and freedoms.
You may withdraw consent at any time where consent is the basis for processing, without affecting processing lawfully undertaken before withdrawal.
Sharing and Disclosure of Information
A.J. Silicon respects the confidentiality of personal information.
We may share relevant information with authorised service providers and other parties where necessary to deliver our services or meet legal obligations.
Depending on the services used, these may include:
• Payment processing and banking service providers
• Website hosting and IT support providers
• Email marketing and business communication platforms
• Online registration and learning management platforms
• Virtual meeting and training platforms
• Professional certification or accreditation bodies, where applicable
• Regulatory authorities where disclosure is legally required
Information shared with third-party service providers will be limited to what is necessary for the intended purpose and subject to applicable confidentiality and data protection requirements.
We do not permit unrelated third parties to use participant information for their independent marketing without an appropriate lawful basis.
Cookies and Website Analytics
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to support website functionality, improve browsing experiences, and understand how visitors interact with our content.
Cookies are small data files stored on a user's device when visiting a website.
Where applicable, cookies may include:
• Essential Cookies: Required for fundamental website functionality and security.
• Analytics Cookies: Used to understand website traffic and user engagement.
• Preference Cookies: Used to remember visitor settings and preferences.
• Marketing Cookies: Used to measure promotional campaign performance and deliver relevant advertising, where enabled and legally permitted.
Where consent is required for non-essential cookies, we will provide the relevant information and consent choices.
Visitors may also manage cookies through their browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.
Email, WhatsApp, and Marketing Communications
A.J. Silicon may communicate with registered participants, prospective clients, and subscribers through email, telephone calls, WhatsApp, SMS, and other appropriate communication channels.
Such communications may include training confirmations, schedules, reminders, learning resources, payment information, certificates, programme announcements, and promotional offers.
We distinguish communications necessary to provide requested services from optional marketing communications.
Individuals may opt out of promotional communications by using an available unsubscribe option or contacting us directly at info@ajsilicon.com.
Opting out of promotional communications will not prevent us from sending essential information relating to an existing registration, transaction, or service engagement.
Data Security and Protection
A.J. Silicon recognises the importance of protecting personal information against unauthorised access, misuse, disclosure, alteration, accidental loss, or destruction.
We are committed to maintaining appropriate technical and organisational safeguards proportionate to the nature and sensitivity of the information processed.
Such safeguards may include access restrictions, secure systems, staff confidentiality obligations, and periodic reviews of information management practices.
Although reasonable measures are taken to protect personal information, no internet-based transmission or electronic storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
Where a personal data breach occurs, we will assess and address it in accordance with applicable legal requirements.
Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected or to satisfy applicable legal, accounting, professional, and regulatory requirements.
Retention periods depend on the type of information and the purpose of processing.
For example, training and certification records may be retained to support attendance verification, certificate validation, and participant enquiries.
Financial records may be retained to meet applicable accounting and statutory obligations.
Marketing information will be retained only while an appropriate lawful basis exists, subject to applicable opt-out rights.
Once personal information is no longer required, we will take appropriate steps to delete, anonymise, or securely dispose of it.
Your Data Protection Rights
Subject to applicable law and relevant exceptions, individuals whose personal information is processed by A.J. Silicon may exercise the following rights:
• Right to Information: To understand how and why their personal information is processed.
• Right of Access: To request access to personal information held about them.
• Right to Rectification: To request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Right to Erasure: To request deletion of personal information where legally applicable.
• Right to Object: To object to certain forms of processing, including direct marketing.
• Right to Restriction: To request restrictions on processing in applicable circumstances.
• Right to Data Portability: To request transfer of personal information where this right applies.
• Right to Withdraw Consent: To withdraw previously provided consent.
• Rights Relating to Automated Decisions: To exercise applicable rights concerning automated decision-making and profiling.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact info@ajsilicon.com.
We may request reasonable information to verify your identity before processing a request and will respond within the timelines required by applicable law.
Online Training, Webinars, and Virtual Events
A.J. Silicon provides physical, virtual, and hybrid professional development programmes.
Participation in online training, webinars, or virtual events may involve the processing of registration details, attendance information, display names, chat contributions, and other information shared through the relevant training platform.
Where sessions are recorded, participants will be informed appropriately about the recording and its intended use.
Recordings, photographs, testimonials, or participant information used for publicity and marketing will be handled in accordance with applicable privacy requirements.
Third-Party Websites and External Links
Our website may contain links to external websites, registration platforms, payment services, social media pages, and other third-party resources.
A.J. Silicon is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of independently operated third-party websites.
We encourage visitors to review the privacy policies of external platforms before submitting personal information.
Children's Privacy
Our professional training and consulting services are primarily designed for adults, professionals, corporate organisations, and individuals pursuing career development.
Where personal information relating to a child is processed, we will apply the additional protections, consent requirements, and safeguards required by applicable law.
Contact Information
If you have questions, concerns, complaints, or requests relating to this Privacy Policy or the processing of your personal information, please contact us:
A.J. SILICON
Email: info@ajsilicon.com
Telephone: +234 913 023 2184
Alternative Contact: +234 907 171 3185
Website: www.ajsilicon.com
Office Address: 46, Amara Olu Street, off Zenith Bank, Lafeef Jakande Road, Agidingbi, Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria.
Privacy/Data Protection Contact: info@ajsilicon.com
We value your trust and remain committed to the responsible management of your personal information.