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Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 1, 2025

This Privacy Policy explains how the Association of Retired Nigerian Sports Men & Women (RENISA) collects, uses, and protects the personal information you provide when using our website and services. By accessing our website, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information:

  • Identity Information: Full name, date of birth, gender, nationality.
  • Contact Information: Email address, phone number, residential address, state of origin.
  • Sports History: Sport discipline(s), years of active competition, achievements, representative roles.
  • Account Credentials: Username and encrypted password for member portal access.
  • Payment Information: Bank transfer details or donation references (we do not store card data).
  • Usage Data: IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on our website.

2. How We Use Your Information

RENISA uses your personal information to:

  • Process and manage your membership registration and renewals.
  • Communicate updates, events, newsletters, and important announcements.
  • Administer awards, welfare programmes, and member benefits.
  • Process donations and issue acknowledgment receipts.
  • Maintain accurate records of our membership database.
  • Improve the functionality and content of our website.
  • Comply with legal and regulatory obligations.

3. Sharing of Information

RENISA does not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your data only in the following circumstances:

  • With government agencies or the Nigerian Sports Ministry where required by law.
  • With service providers who assist in operating our website (under strict confidentiality agreements).
  • When you have given explicit consent for your profile to be featured on our public directory.
  • In connection with legal proceedings or to enforce our Terms of Use.

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These include secure servers, encrypted data transmission (HTTPS), and access controls limited to authorised RENISA personnel. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small data files stored on your device. We use them to remember your login session, understand site usage patterns, and improve performance. You may disable cookies through your browser settings, but this may affect certain features of the website.

6. Your Rights

As a member or visitor, you have the right to:

  • Access the personal information we hold about you.
  • Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal obligations).
  • Opt out of marketing communications at any time.
  • Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@renisa.org.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your membership is active and for a period of seven (7) years thereafter, or as required by Nigerian law. Usage data collected through cookies is retained for up to 12 months.

8. Children's Privacy

RENISA's website is intended for adults aged 18 and over. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 18. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. RENISA is not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourages you to read their respective privacy policies before submitting any personal information.

10. Changes to This Policy

RENISA reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. Continued use of our website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact:

RENISA — Association of Retired Nigerian Sports Men & Women

Email: info@renisa.org

Address: RENISA Secretariat, National Stadium Complex, Surulere, Lagos, Nigeria