Niger Delta Scholars Olympiad (NDSO)
The Niger Delta Scholars Olympiad (“NDSO,” “we, is committed to protecting the privacy, security, and confidentiality of all participants, parents, guardians, schools, sponsors, partners, volunteers, and website visitors.
Students protect us limited to the exam venue. The organization will not be held responsible on what happened to the students before and after the exam venue.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, disclose, and protect your personal information when you register for or participate in any NDSO program, competition, event, website, application, or related service.
By accessing our services or registering for the Olympiad, you agree to this Privacy Policy.
- INFORMATION WE COLLECT
We may collect the following categories of information:
- Personal Information
This may include:
Full name
Date of birth
Gender
Nationality
Residential address
State of origin
School name
Class or academic level
Student Identification Number
Passport photograph
Email address
Phone number
Parent or guardian information
Emergency contact information
- Academic Information
Including but not limited to:
Examination records
Olympiad scores
Academic achievements
School performance records
Certificates earned
- Payment Information
When registration fees are paid, we may collect:
Payment reference
Transaction ID
Payment status
Amount paid
Payment date
For security purposes, we do not store debit card, credit card, or banking credentials. Payments are securely processed through trusted third-party payment providers.
- Technical Information
When using our website or platform, we may automatically collect:
IP address
Browser type
Device information
Operating system
Cookies
Usage statistics
Pages visited
Login timestamps
- HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION
We use your information to:
Register participants
Verify eligibility
Process competition entries
Manage examinations
Publish results
Issue certificates
Communicate updates
Provide customer support
Improve our services
Prevent fraud
Maintain security
Conduct research and statistical analysis
Comply with applicable laws
- LEGAL BASIS FOR PROCESSING
We process personal data based on:
Consent
Contractual necessity
Legal obligations
Legitimate organizational interests
Protection of participants
- COOKIES
Our website may use cookies to:
Improve user experience
Remember preferences
Analyze website traffic
Enhance security
Monitor platform performance
Users may disable cookies through their browser settings, although some services may not function properly.
- SHARING OF INFORMATION
We do not sell personal information.
Information may be shared with:
Authorized staff
Examination officials
Partner institutions
Educational organizations
Payment processors
Government agencies where legally required
Technology service providers
All third parties are expected to maintain strict confidentiality.
- DATA SECURITY
We implement appropriate technical and organizational safeguards including:
Secure servers
Encrypted connections
Password-protected systems
Access controls
Routine security monitoring
Secure backups
Although we strive to protect personal data, no online transmission or storage system is completely secure.
- DATA RETENTION
We retain information only for as long as necessary to:
Administer competitions
Maintain historical records
Verify certificates
Resolve disputes
Meet legal obligations
After this period, data may be securely deleted or anonymized.
- CHILDREN’S PRIVACY
Many participants are minors.
Registration of minors should be completed with the knowledge and consent of a parent, guardian, or authorized school representative.
We take additional measures to safeguard children’s personal information.
- PUBLIC RESULTS
To recognize academic excellence, NDSO may publish:
Names of successful participants
Schools
States
Rankings
Awards
Certificates
Photographs taken during events
Participation constitutes consent to such publication unless prohibited by applicable law.
- MEDIA CONSENT
Participants authorize NDSO to use photographs, videos, interviews, and recordings taken during competitions, award ceremonies, workshops, and related events for:
Publications
Social media
Promotional materials
Educational purposes
Annual reports
News coverage
No additional compensation shall be payable for such use.
- YOUR RIGHTS
Subject to applicable law, you may have the right to:
Access your personal data
Correct inaccurate information
Request deletion
Restrict processing
Object to certain processing
Withdraw consent
Request data portability
Requests may be made through our official contact channels.
- THIRD-PARTY LINKS
Our website may contain links to external websites.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites.
Users are encouraged to review their respective privacy policies.
- DATA BREACHES
In the event of a significant data breach, NDSO will:
Investigate promptly
Contain the incident
Notify affected individuals where required
Cooperate with relevant authorities
Take corrective measures
- INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS
Where necessary, personal information may be processed or stored outside Nigeria using service providers that maintain appropriate data protection standards.
- CHANGES TO THIS POLICY
NDSO reserves the right to amend this Privacy Policy at any time.
Updated versions become effective immediately upon publication.
Continued use of our services constitutes acceptance of any revisions.
PAYMENT AND REFUND POLICY
Registration Fees
Registration is deemed complete only after full payment has been successfully received and confirmed.
Participants are responsible for ensuring that all registration information provided before payment is accurate.
No Refund Policy
ALL PAYMENTS MADE TO THE NIGER DELTA SCHOLARS OLYMPIAD ARE FINAL.
Once a payment has been successfully processed:
No refunds will be issued under any circumstances.
Fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Payments cannot be reassigned to another participant.
Registration fees cannot be credited toward future competitions unless expressly approved in writing by NDSO.
Failure to attend the examination or event does not qualify for a refund.
Withdrawal after registration does not qualify for a refund.
Disqualification resulting from violation of competition rules does not qualify for a refund.
Duplicate or mistaken payments will only be reviewed where there is clear evidence of an accidental duplicate transaction, and any resolution shall be at the sole discretion of NDSO.
Participants are advised to carefully review all registration details before making payment.
- LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
NDSO shall not be liable for:
Internet interruptions
Technical failures
Participant errors during registration
Payment delays caused by third-party payment providers
Force majeure events including natural disasters, strikes, civil unrest, pandemics, or government directives
- GOVERNING LAW
This Privacy Policy shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, including applicable data protection legislation.
- CONTACT INFORMATION
For questions regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact:
Niger Delta Scholars Olympiad (NDSO)
Email: admin@ndsolymiad.com
Phone: +2347039867121
Website:https://ndsolymiad.com
Address: 42 Emerald Garden Close, New Harbour District, Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
By registering for the Niger Delta Scholars Olympiad, making payment, or using any NDSO platform or service, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to this Privacy Policy, including the Payment and No Refund policy.