Last Updated: April 2026
Welcome to InkRise Academy (“we,” “our,” or “us”). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at inkriseacademy.com and when you engage with our services, coaching programs, or communications.
Please read this policy carefully. If you disagree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please discontinue use of our website.
InkRise Academy operates from Lagos, Nigeria, and is committed to full compliance with the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR) 2019, issued by the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), as well as other applicable international data protection standards relevant to our global audience.
If you have any questions or concerns about this policy, please contact us at hello@inkriseacademy.com.
- INFORMATION WE COLLECT
We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you register for our programs, fill out a contact or inquiry form, subscribe to our email list, make a purchase, or communicate with us in any way.
The personal information we may collect includes:
Full Name — to personalize your experience and communications with us.
Email Address — to send you program information, updates, newsletters, coaching materials, and important notices.
Phone Number — if provided, for communication purposes related to your enrollment or coaching sessions.
Payment Information — including billing details such as card information- is processed securely through Paystack. We do not store your full card details on our servers. All payment processing is handled by Paystack in accordance with its own privacy and security policies.
Location Information — such as your country or city- to understand our audience and comply with applicable laws.
Device and Technical Information — including your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and pages visited on our website. This is collected automatically through cookies and analytics tools.
Communication Records — including emails, form submissions, and any messages you send to us through our contact form or email.
- HOW WE COLLECT YOUR INFORMATION
We collect information from you in the following ways:
Directly from you — when you fill out our WPForms contact form, enroll in a coaching program, book a free discovery call, or subscribe to our email list.
Automatically — when you visit our website, we automatically collect certain technical information through cookies, Google Analytics, and other tracking technologies. This includes pages viewed, time spent on pages, links clicked, and general geographic location.
From third-party services — such as Paystack (payment processing), email marketing platforms, and Google (analytics and advertising).
- HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION
We use the personal information we collect for the following purposes:
To deliver our coaching programs and services — including sending you course materials, session links, recordings, and program updates.
To process your payments — securely through Paystack and to manage your enrollment and billing.
To communicate with you — responding to your enquiries, sending important service-related notices, and providing support.
To send you marketing communications — including newsletters, program updates, and promotional offers- where you have given us consent to do so. You may unsubscribe at any time using the unsubscribe link in any email we send.
To improve our website and services — using analytics data to understand how visitors use our site and to make improvements.
To run advertising campaigns — including Google Ads and other digital advertising platforms- to reach potential students who may benefit from our programs.
To comply with legal obligations — including maintaining records as required by applicable Nigerian law and international regulations.
To protect our rights and interests — including enforcing our Terms of Service and protecting against fraudulent activity.
- COOKIES AND TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES
Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and to collect analytics data.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the website remember your preferences and understand how you use the site.
Types of Cookies We Use:
Essential Cookies — These are necessary for the website to function properly. Without these cookies, certain features of our website would not work.
Analytics Cookies — We use Google Analytics and other analytics tools to collect information about how visitors use our website. This data is aggregated and anonymous and helps us improve our content and user experience.
Advertising Cookies — We use cookies to deliver relevant advertisements to users who have visited our website through Google Ads and other advertising platforms. These cookies track your activity across websites to help us show you relevant ads.
Functional Cookies — These cookies remember your preferences and personalize your experience on our website.
Managing Cookies:
You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. Please note that if you disable cookies, some features of our website may not function correctly.
You can also opt out of Google Analytics tracking by visiting: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
- HOW WE SHARE YOUR INFORMATION
We do not sell your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website and delivering our services. These include:
Paystack — for secure payment processing. Your payment information is transmitted directly to Paystack and is subject to their Privacy Policy available at paystack.com/privacy.
Email Marketing Platforms — to manage our email lists and send communications to our subscribers.
Google — for analytics (Google Analytics) and advertising (Google Ads). Google may use your data in accordance with its Privacy Policy available at policies.google.com/privacy.
Other Advertising Platforms — including any other digital advertising networks we may use to promote InkRise Academy.
Legal Authorities — we may disclose your information if required to do so by law, court order, or government authority, or if we believe such disclosure is necessary to protect our rights or the safety of others.
All third-party service providers are required to handle your data securely and only for the purposes we specify.
- DATA RETENTION
We retain your personal information for as long as is necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, to comply with our legal obligations, to resolve disputes, and to enforce our agreements.
In general terms:
Customer and student records are retained for the duration of our business relationship and for a reasonable period thereafter as required by applicable law.
Email marketing data is retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion.
Payment records may be retained for up to seven years in accordance with financial record-keeping requirements under Nigerian law.
Analytics data collected through Google Analytics is retained in accordance with Google’s own data retention policies.
If you would like us to delete your personal data, please contact us at hello@inkriseacademy.com, and we will respond to your request within a reasonable time frame, subject to any legal obligations we may have to retain certain information.
- DATA SECURITY
We take the security of your personal information seriously and implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, loss, alteration, or disclosure.
These measures include the use of secure HTTPS encryption on our website, restricted access to personal data, and working only with reputable third-party service providers who maintain their own security standards.
However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
- YOUR RIGHTS AND CHOICES
Under the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR) and applicable international law, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
Right to Access — you have the right to request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
Right to Correction — you have the right to request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal information.
Right to Deletion — you have the right to request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain legal exceptions.
Right to Object — you have the right to object to the processing of your personal information in certain circumstances.
Right to Withdraw Consent — where we process your information based on your consent, you have the right to withdraw that consent at any time. This will not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out before your withdrawal.
Right to Unsubscribe — you may unsubscribe from our marketing emails at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link at the bottom of any email we send.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at hello@inkriseacademy.com. We will respond to your request within 30 days.
- CHILDREN’S PRIVACY
Our website and services are not directed at children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under the age of 18. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately at hello@inkriseacademy.com, and we will take steps to delete such information.
- AFFILIATE PROGRAM DATA COLLECTION
For users who apply and register as promotional partners in our Affiliate Program, we collect and securely process additional personal data. This includes full names, email addresses, website URLs, and bank account information required solely to process commission payouts. This data is handled strictly in accordance with local regulations and is never shared, sold, or used for third-party marketing
- THIRD-PARTY WEBSITES AND LINKS
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including affiliate links. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those external websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit, as we have no control over their content or privacy practices and accept no responsibility for them.
- INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS
InkRise Academy serves students from Nigeria and from the diaspora around the world. If you are accessing our website from outside Nigeria, please be aware that your information may be transferred to and processed in Nigeria or in countries where our third-party service providers operate. By using our website and services, you consent to the transfer of your information to these locations.
We take appropriate steps to ensure that international data transfers comply with applicable data protection laws.
- CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY
We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. When we make changes, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page.
We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.
Your continued use of our website after any changes to this Privacy Policy constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
- CONTACT US
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact us:
InkRise Academy
Lagos, Nigeria
Email: hello@inkriseacademy.com
Website: inkriseacademy.com
Response Time: We aim to respond to all enquiries within 24 to 48 business hours.