Who We Are

Sisterpreneur Club (SPC) is a free community for women entrepreneurs in Nigeria and across Africa. We are the data controller responsible for the personal information collected through our website, our registration form, our learning platform and our community channels.

Information We Collect

Information you give us:

• Registration details: your name, email address, phone or WhatsApp number, and any other details our community registration form asks for.
• Account and learning data: your login details, the courses you enrol in, your progress, and the Vault resources you open.
• Onboarding and enquiries: messages you send our administrator on WhatsApp, and messages or requests you send through our contact form, including enquiries about live classes, workshops and events.
• Community interactions: content you share, posts, comments and messages within SPC community spaces.
• Event participation: attendance records, feedback and information shared during workshops and events.

Information we collect automatically:

• Device and browser data: IP address, browser type, operating system and device identifiers.
• Usage data: pages visited, time on page, links clicked and how you move around our website.
• Cookies and similar technologies: as described in the Cookies section below.

Our website does not currently run a payment checkout. If an individual live class or event carries a fee, our administrator will explain how it is paid, and we will keep only the payment records we need.

How We Use Your Information

• Welcoming you: to process your registration, guide your onboarding and set up your account.
• Service delivery: to give you access to our free courses, Vault resources, community spaces and, where you take part, events and workshops.
• Communication: to send you community updates, event invitations, newsletters and important announcements, and to reply to your enquiries.
• Community integrity: to monitor compliance with our Code of Conduct and Terms & Conditions and act where needed.
• Improving our services: to understand how our website, courses and Vault are used so we can make them better.
• Legal compliance: to meet our duties under applicable Nigerian data protection law.
• Marketing: where you have consented, to tell you about new offerings, events and opportunities in the SPC community.

We never sell your personal information to third parties for their own marketing. Your data is used to serve you and to keep our community safe.

Legal Basis for Processing

Under the Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023 (NDPA) and its implementing directive, we process your personal data on these bases:

How We Share Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal data. We share it only in these limited cases:

• Service providers: trusted companies that help us run the platform, such as website hosting, email and messaging services. They are required to protect your data.
• Community members: where a community feature shows member names or profiles to other members, we will tell you what is visible during onboarding.
• Legal requirements: where the law, a court or a regulator requires us to disclose information.
• Business transfers: in the unlikely event of a merger or sale of SPC assets, your data may transfer to the new entity, and we will tell you in advance.
• With your consent: in any other case where you clearly agree.

Data Retention

We keep personal data only as long as needed for the purpose it was collected, including legal, accounting and reporting duties.

• Active accounts: kept while your account is active, and for up to 2 years after it closes, to handle any outstanding matters or disputes.
• Payment records: where a fee has been paid for a live session, the record is kept for the minimum period required by Nigerian financial regulations.
• Contact enquiries: kept for up to 12 months unless a continuing relationship develops.
• Marketing preferences: kept until you withdraw consent or ask us to delete them.
• Members removed for conduct breaches: a record of removal may be kept to prevent re-registration where our Terms were breached.

When data is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymise it.

Your Rights

Under the NDPA and applicable laws, you have these rights over your personal data:

To use any of these rights, email info@sisterpreneur.com. We will respond within 30 days.

Cookies & Tracking

Our website uses cookies, which are small text files stored on your device, to make the site work and to understand how it is used.

• Essential cookies: needed for core features such as logging in. These cannot be switched off.
• Analytics cookies: collect anonymous usage data so we can improve our content and structure.
• Functional cookies: remember your preferences when you return.
• Marketing cookies: used to deliver relevant content and measure campaigns. These run only with your consent.

You can manage or disable cookies in your browser settings at any time. Turning some off may affect how the website works.

Third-Party Services

We work with trusted providers to deliver our services. Each has its own privacy policy:

• WordPress and website hosting: our website and learning platform run on WordPress infrastructure. Our host may collect standard server logs and technical data.
• Email service providers: we use email platforms to send community updates and event notices, and your email address is stored securely there.
• WhatsApp and social platforms: onboarding and enquiries through WhatsApp, and interactions on Instagram or Facebook, are also governed by those platforms’ privacy policies.
• Google Analytics: we may use it to understand website traffic. It collects anonymised data about your visit, and you can opt out through Google’s tools.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party platforms, so please read their policies before using them.

Data Security

We use appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure or destruction.

• SSL encryption: protects data sent between your browser and our servers.
• Access controls: personal data is available only to authorised SPC staff and administrators who need it for their work.
• Protected accounts: learning and Vault content opens only with your member login.
• Regular reviews: we review our security practices to keep them effective and current.

If a data breach is likely to affect your rights and freedoms, we will notify you and the relevant authorities within the time the law requires.

Children’s Privacy

Sisterpreneur Club is designed for adult women entrepreneurs. We do not direct our services at, or knowingly collect personal data from, anyone under 18.

If we learn we have collected data from a minor, we will delete it promptly. If you believe this has happened, contact us at info@sisterpreneur.com.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy to reflect changes in our practices, services or the law. For significant changes we will notify you by email and update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. Previous versions are available on request.

Contact Us

Questions, concerns or requests about this policy or how we handle your data? Please reach out.

Regulator: if you are not satisfied with our response, you may lodge a complaint with the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) at ndpc.gov.ng.