Employ.ng — Effective Date: 28 November 2025
Employ Nigeria Limited (RC 1784521), owner and operator of employ.ng, respects your privacy and is fully committed to protecting your personal data in line with the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA) 2023 and international best practices.This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, who we share it with, and your rights over your data.

Who We Are

Data Controller: Employ Nigeria Limited
8A Sir Adeyemo Alakija Street, Victoria Island, Lagos
Email: privacy@employ.ng
Phone: 09020809593.

Information We Collect

 Information You Give Us Directly

  • Full name, phone number, email address
  • Date of birth, gender, location (state/LGA)
  • CV/resume (education, work history, skills, references)
  • Profile photo, salary expectations, cover letters
  • NYSC details, professional certifications
  • Account password (encrypted)

Information Collected Automatically

  • IP address, device type, browser, operating system
  • Pages visited, time spent, clicks and job applications
  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies

Information from Third Parties

  • If you sign up with Google or LinkedIn, we receive your name and email
  • Publicly available professional information (only to improve matching)

How We Use Your Information

We only use your data for legitimate purposes:

Purpose
Lawful Basis
Create and manage your account
Contract performance
Match you to suitable jobs
Legitimate interest
Show your profile/CV to employers
Your explicit consent
Send job alerts (email/SMS/WhatsApp)
Consent
Improve our algorithm and services
Legitimate interest
Detect and prevent fraud/scams
Legal obligation & legitimate interest
Comply with Nigerian laws (tax, labour, anti-fraud)
Legal obligation
Send occasional marketing (only if you opt-in)
Consent

 

Who We Share Your Data With

We never sell your personal data.

Recipient
Purpose
Safeguards
Verified employers
When you apply or allow “Visible” profile
Only name, CV, phone (on apply)
Payment processors (Paystack, Flutterwave)
Process employer payments
PCI-DSS compliant
Cloud hosting (AWS, Nigeria & EU)
Store data securely
NDPA-compliant contracts
Analytics tools (Google Analytics, Hotjar)
Understand usage (anonymised)
Data anonymised before sharing
Law enforcement / EFCC / Nigerian courts
Only when legally required
By court order only

 

How Long We Keep Your Data

  • Job seeker accounts: As long as you remain active + 3 years (you can delete anytime)
  • Inactive accounts: Automatically anonymised after 36 months
  • Job applications: Kept for 12 months (helps employers re-contact you)
  • Financial records: 7 years (required by Nigerian tax law)

You can request permanent deletion at any time.

Your Rights Under NDPA 2023

You have the following rights (free of charge):

  • Right to access your data
  • Right to rectify incorrect data
  • Right to delete your account and data
  • Right to restrict or object to processing
  • Right to withdraw consent (e.g., stop job alerts)
  • Right to data portability (get your data in readable format)

To exercise any right, email privacy@employ.ng or use “Delete My Account” in settings. We respond within 7–14 days.

Security of Your Data

  • All data encrypted in transit (HTTPS/TLS) and at rest (AES-256)
  • Passwords are salted and hashed (never stored in plain text)
  • Regular penetration testing and security audits
  • Two-factor authentication (2FA) available

While we use bank-level security, no method is 100% secure. We cannot be liable for unauthorised access beyond our reasonable control.

Children

employ.ng is not for persons under 18. We do not knowingly collect data from minors.

 International Data Transfers

Your data may be processed in Nigeria, the EU, or the US. We only use providers with adequate safeguards (NDPA-approved contracts and Standard Contractual Clauses).

Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy. Significant changes will be notified by email and a banner on the website. Continued use after changes means you accept the new policy.

Contact Us

Data Protection Officer
Email: dpo@employ.ng
Phone: 09020809593 (dedicated privacy line)
No. 10 Calcuta Crescent Apapa, Lagos

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) at www.ndpc.gov.ng

Thank you for trusting employ.ng with your career journey.
Your data na your power – we go guard am wella!

Last updated: 28 November 2025