Abuja Laparoscopy Academy Last Updated: June 2026
1. Introduction
Abuja Laparoscopy Academy (“we”, “us”, or “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy of every individual who visits our website or engages with our training programmes. This Privacy Policy explains what personal information we collect, why we collect it, how we use it, and your rights regarding that information.
By using our website or submitting an enquiry or registration form, you agree to the terms described in this policy.
2. What Personal Data We Collect
When you interact with our website or contact us directly, we may collect the following information:
- Full name — to identify you and address you correctly in all communications
- Email address — to send you programme information, confirmations, and updates
- Phone number / WhatsApp number — to contact you regarding your enquiry or registration
- Medical specialty or role — (e.g. medical student, surgical resident, gynaecologist) to match you with the most suitable training programme
- Institution or hospital affiliation — to understand your training background and tailor our communication
- Course of interest — to respond to your enquiry with relevant programme details and available cohort dates
- Message content — any additional information you voluntarily provide in the enquiry or contact form
We do not collect sensitive financial information such as card numbers or bank details through our website.
3. Why We Collect It and How It Is Used
We collect your personal data solely for legitimate purposes related to the delivery of our training services. Specifically, we use your information to:
- Respond to your enquiry or registration request promptly
- Confirm your enrolment in a training course or cohort
- Send you relevant information about the programme you expressed interest in
- Communicate important updates such as changes to course dates, venue details, or pre-course requirements
- Follow up after training for feedback and certification purposes
- Notify you of upcoming courses or new programmes where you have consented to receive such updates
We will never use your personal data for purposes unrelated to your engagement with Abuja Laparoscopy Academy, and we will not send you unsolicited promotional content from third parties.
4. Who Has Access to Your Data
Your personal information is handled by the administrative team at Abuja Laparoscopy Academy. Access is restricted to authorised staff involved in course coordination, communications, and training delivery.
We may share your information with the following categories of third-party service providers, strictly for operational purposes:
- Email service providers — used to send confirmation and communication emails (e.g. Gmail or similar platforms)
- WhatsApp Business — used for direct communication regarding your enquiry or enrolment
- Website and form plugins — if our contact or registration forms are processed through a third-party plugin or service, that provider may temporarily handle your submitted data in accordance with their own privacy policy
- Google Workspace or similar tools — used internally for organising registrations and course records
We do not sell, rent, trade, or otherwise share your personal data with any third party for marketing or commercial purposes.
5. Communication via WhatsApp and Email
Once you submit an enquiry or registration form, our team may contact you via:
- Email — for formal confirmations, course details, and documentation
- WhatsApp — for quick follow-ups, scheduling, and direct communication regarding your enrolment
By submitting your phone number and email address through our forms, you consent to being contacted through these channels in connection with your enquiry. You may opt out of further WhatsApp communication at any time by informing us directly.
6. How Long We Retain Your Data
We retain your personal information only for as long as is necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this policy:
- Active enquiries and enrolments — your data is retained throughout your engagement with us and for a reasonable period thereafter to support certification records and alumni communications
- Completed training records — basic details (name, course completed, date) may be retained for up to 3 years for certification verification purposes
- Unactioned enquiries — if you submitted an enquiry but did not proceed with enrolment, your data will be deleted within 12 months of last contact
- Marketing consent — if you consented to receive updates about future programmes, we will retain your contact details until you withdraw that consent
You may request deletion of your data at any time (see Section 8).
7. Cookies and Website Analytics
Our website may use cookies and analytics tools to help us understand how visitors use our site and to improve the user experience. This may include:
- Session cookies — temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser, used to maintain basic website functionality
- Analytics tools — such as Google Analytics, which tracks anonymised visitor data including pages visited, time spent on site, and general location. This data is aggregated and does not personally identify you
- Plugin cookies — if third-party plugins are active on our WordPress site, they may set their own cookies in accordance with their respective privacy policies
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings at any time. Disabling cookies may affect some aspects of website functionality but will not prevent you from accessing our content.
8. Your Rights and How to Exercise Them
You have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Correct any inaccurate or outdated information
- Request deletion of your personal data, subject to any legal or operational obligations we may have to retain certain records
- Withdraw consent to marketing communications or WhatsApp contact at any time
- Object to how your data is being used, where you believe it is not being handled appropriately
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below. We will respond to all legitimate requests within 14 business days.
9. Data Security
We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from unauthorised access, loss, or misuse. Our internal records are access-controlled, and we use reputable third-party service providers who maintain appropriate security standards. However, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our operations, the services we offer, or applicable regulations. When we do, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
11. Contact Us About Privacy
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise your data rights, or want to report a privacy concern, please contact us:
Abuja Laparoscopy Academy
📧 privacy@abujalaparoscopyacademy.com
📞 +234 803-377-6968
📍 4 Abdulrahim Babaita Street, Dawaki Extension. FCT
This policy applies to personal data collected through our website, contact forms, and direct communications. It does not cover third-party websites that may be linked from our pages.