Privacy Policy
Welcome — Gateway Computers is a computer school and web development agency. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This policy explains what information we collect, why we collect it, how we use it, and your rights.
1. Data Controller
The data controller responsible for your personal information is Gateway Computers. For questions about this policy or to exercise your data rights, contact us at info@gateway-computers.com or at Suite 3, Hadiza Plaza, Zuma bakery junction, Kubwa-Abujay.
2. Information We Collect
Depending on how you use our services (course registration, client projects, newsletter, support), we may collect:
- Identity & contact data: name, email, phone, postal address, company name.
- Account & transactional data: invoices, payment confirmations, order history.
- Training & project data: course progress, submitted code, project specifications.
- Technical & usage data: IP address, device/browser details, pages visited, log files, analytics cookies.
- Support communications: messages, attachments, and notes related to support or consulting.
3. How We Use Your Information
We process personal data for these primary purposes:
- To provide courses, development services, invoices and support;
- To manage accounts, process payments and comply with accounting obligations;
- To send operational messages such as course updates, receipts, and support replies;
- To improve our website, services and training materials using aggregated analytics;
- To comply with legal obligations and detect/prevent fraud.
4. Legal Bases for Processing
If you are an EU resident, or where local law requires it, we rely on one or more lawful bases to process personal data, including:
- Contract performance (e.g. delivering a course or service);
- Consent (for marketing or optional services you agree to);
- Legal compliance (e.g. tax, accounting and regulatory obligations);
- Legitimate interests (improving our services, fraud prevention) where not overridden by your rights.
5. Cookies & Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies for site operation, security, analytics and marketing. You can manage cookie preferences via your browser. Cookies used may include:
- Strictly necessary cookies (site functionality)
- Performance & analytics cookies (e.g. Google Analytics)
- Optional marketing cookies for advertising personalization (only with consent)
6. Sharing & Third Parties
We do not sell personal data. We may share data with:
- Service providers (payment processors, hosting, email delivery, analytics)
- Professional advisors (accountants, legal advisers) when necessary
- Authorities when required by law or to defend our rights
7. International Transfers
Because we use cloud services and third-party providers, your data may be transferred to servers outside Nigeria. When we transfer data cross-border we take steps to ensure appropriate protections (contracts, security measures or recognized transfer mechanisms).
8. Data Security & Retention
We implement administrative, technical and physical measures to protect data (access controls, encryption where available, backups). We retain personal data only as long as required for the purpose collected, legal obligations, or to resolve disputes.
9. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights including:
- Access to the personal data we hold about you;
- Request correction or deletion of data;
- Object to or restrict certain processing (including direct marketing);
- Request portability of data (machine-readable format);
- Withdraw consent where relied upon.
To exercise any of these rights contact us at info@gateway-computers.com. We may ask for ID to verify requests.
10. Children
Our services are not intended for children under 13 (or the local age of consent for information society services). We do not knowingly collect personal data from children without parental consent. If you believe we have collected data from a child without consent, contact us and we will promptly delete it.
11. Special Notices for Nigeria / EU / California
Nigeria: We aim to comply with Nigeria’s data protection framework, including the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR) and related guidance issued by the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA).
EU / EEA Residents: If you are in the EU/EEA, the GDPR may apply to our processing of your personal data. You have the rights described above and may also have additional rights under GDPR (e.g. right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority).
California Residents: California residents may have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) / CPRA. If you are a California resident and want to exercise those rights, please contact us at the address below.
12. How to Contact Us
If you have questions about this policy or wish to make a request, contact:
Email: info@gateway-computers.com
Address: Suite 3, Hadiza Plaza,
Zuma bakery junction,
Kubwa-Abujay
13. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy periodically. We will post the revised policy with an updated “Last updated” date. For significant changes we will provide notice by email or prominent notice on the Site.
Note: This is a general privacy policy tailored for a Nigeria-based computer school & web agency. It is not legal advice. For full compliance (NDPR/NDPA/GDPR/CCPA) consult a qualified privacy lawyer or compliance specialist.