Privacy & Data Protection

    Privacy Policy.

    knowtheblocks.org is provided by Know The Blocks Maven (“KBM”). At KBM, we value your privacy and are committed to safeguarding your personal information. All personal data provided to us is protected and kept confidential among our affiliates, representatives, and partners.

    By visiting our website, using our services, or enrolling in our programs (including REWIRED), You agree to this Privacy Policy.

    1Introduction

    This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal data in connection with your relationship with us as a learner, professional, or partner.

    2Definitions

    “Consent”: The freely given, specific, informed, and unambiguous indication of the data subject’s agreement to the processing of their personal data.

    “Data Controller”: KBM, which determines the purposes and means of processing personal data.

    “Data Protection Legislation”: All applicable laws including the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA) 2023, the NDPR 2019, and the GDPR where applicable.

    “Personal Data”: Any information relating to an identified or identifiable individual, such as name, email, or professional industry.

    3Data Protection Officer & Scope

    3.1. KBM’s Data Compliance contact is operations@knowtheblocks.org. The Data Protection Officer (DPO) is responsible for overseeing this policy and ensuring all third-party contractors and employees adhere to these standards.

    3.2. Any questions regarding KBM’s data practices should be referred to the DPO.

    4Consent & Age Restriction

    4.1. You consent to the processing of your information when you access our site, subscribe to the KBM Briefing, or download our Professional AI Prompt Templates. You may withdraw consent at any time, though this does not affect the lawfulness of processing prior to withdrawal.

    4.2. Age Limit: You affirm that you are over 18 years old. Individuals under 18 may only engage with KBM services under the direct supervision and contractual consent of a parent or legal guardian.

    5Data Protection Principles

    • Lawfulness & Transparency: Data is processed fairly and openly.
    • Purpose Limitation: Data is collected for specified, legitimate educational and professional training purposes.
    • Data Minimization: We collect only what is necessary (e.g., your industry to provide "profession-indexed" AI training).
    • Storage Limitation: Data is kept only as long as necessary for its intended purpose.

    6Information We Collect

    6.1. Automatically Collected: Domain names, IP addresses, time spent on pages, and resources searched for (to improve our curriculum delivery).

    6.2. Information You Provide: Full legal name, contact information (Email/Phone), professional/educational history, financial info for payments, and ID where required for certification.

    7Using Your Personal Data

    • Verify your identity and carry out contractual obligations.
    • Provide customized products like the Professional Edge AI Template.
    • Send support messages, security alerts, and the KBM newsletter via Mailchimp.
    • Conduct risk assessments and prevent unauthorized use of KBM intellectual property.

    8Sharing Your Personal Data

    8.1. Service Providers: Resend (email forms), Mailchimp (newsletters), and Sanity CMS.

    8.2. Financial Partners: Paystack for secure payment and refund processing.

    8.3. Professional Partners: Organizations we partner with for networking and career placements (only with explicit consent).

    8.4. Legal Requirements: Compliance with Nigerian law or protection of community safety.

    9Data Accuracy & Retention

    Educational records (participation and progress) are retained permanently to allow for future verification of your technical skills, unless you submit a valid erasure request.

    10Your Rights

    Under the NDPA, you have the right to request copies of your personal information, rectification of inaccurate data, erasure ('Right to be forgotten'), or object to processing.

    11Data Breach Management

    In the event of a harmful data breach, KBM will notify you within 24 hours of discovery and take immediate steps to mitigate the risk and notify the NDPC.

    Contact Information

    For legal inquiries or data requests:
    Email: operations@knowtheblocks.org
    Address: Zone 4, 1 Lakota Street, Wuse, Abuja 904101, FCT, Nigeria
    Phone: (+234) 7035081460

    Last Updated: March 24, 2026