Privacy Policy for ObichiPitchLab.com

Effective Date: 26th March 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to ObichiPitchLab.com (“we,” “our,” or “us”). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you interact with our platform.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information when you use our website:

Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, educational background, and other details provided when submitting pitches, signing up as a mentor or investor, or subscribing to our updates.
Pitch Submissions: Videos, descriptions, and other content related to final-year project pitches.
Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, and usage details collected via cookies and analytics tools.
Communication Data: Messages, feedback, and inquiries you send to us.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected data to:

Facilitate pitch submissions and competitions.
Connect mentors, investors, and student innovators.
Improve our platform’s functionality and user experience.
Communicate updates, promotional content, and important announcements.
Ensure security, prevent fraud, and comply with legal obligations.

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell or rent personal data. However, we may share information with:

Partners & Investors: To facilitate networking and investment opportunities.
Mentors & Experts: To enable professional guidance for student innovators.
Service Providers: Third-party vendors assisting with website management, analytics, and security.
Legal Authorities: When required by law or to protect our rights.

5. Data Protection & Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we encourage users to take precautions when sharing sensitive information.

6. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and tracking tools to enhance user experience. You can modify your browser settings to decline cookies, but this may affect functionality.

7. Third-Party Links

ObichiPitchLab.com may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices, and we encourage you to review their policies before providing personal data.

8. Your Rights & Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

Access, update, or delete your personal information.
Withdraw consent for data processing.
Request information on how your data is used.

To exercise your rights, contact us at [Insert Contact Email].

9. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any significant changes will be communicated via our website or email.

10. Contact Us

For questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Email: info@obichipitchlab.com
Address: African University of Science and Technology, Abuja