KBM Learning Management System - Privacy Policy

Last updated: April 22, 2026

1. Introduction

Know The Blocks Maven (KBM) is committed to protecting your privacy and personal data in accordance with the Nigerian Data Protection Act 2023 (NDPA 2023). This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information.

2. Data Controller

Know The Blocks Maven
Email: privacy@knowtheblocks.org
Website: www.knowtheblocks.org

3. Data We Collect

We collect the following types of personal data:

  • Account Information: Name, email address, username, password (encrypted)
  • Profile Information: Profile picture, bio, location, interests
  • Learning Data: Course enrollments, progress, grades, assignments, quiz responses
  • Communication Data: Forum posts, messages, comments
  • Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, login times
  • Payment Data: Payment transaction records (payment details are processed by Paystack and not stored by us)

4. How We Use Your Data

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

  • To provide access to our learning management system
  • To deliver courses and educational content
  • To track your learning progress and issue certificates
  • To communicate with you about courses, updates, and support
  • To process payments for paid courses
  • To improve our services and user experience
  • To comply with legal obligations

5. Legal Basis for Processing

Under NDPA 2023, we process your personal data based on:

  • Consent: You have given explicit consent for us to process your personal data
  • Contract: Processing is necessary to fulfill our contract with you (providing educational services)
  • Legal Obligation: Processing is necessary to comply with legal requirements
  • Legitimate Interest: Processing is necessary for our legitimate business interests (improving services)

6. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal data. We may share your data with:

  • Course Instructors: To facilitate learning and provide feedback
  • Payment Processors: Paystack for processing payments
  • Service Providers: Email service providers, hosting providers (with data processing agreements)
  • Legal Authorities: When required by law or to protect our rights

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data:

  • SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
  • Encrypted password storage
  • Regular security audits and updates
  • Access controls and authentication
  • Regular backups
  • Two-factor authentication for admin accounts

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as:

  • Your account is active
  • Required to provide services to you
  • Required by law (e.g., financial records for 7 years)
  • Necessary for legitimate business purposes

After this period, we will securely delete or anonymize your data.

9. Your Rights Under NDPA 2023

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Right to Access: Request a copy of your personal data
  • Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
  • Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
  • Right to Restrict Processing: Limit how we use your data
  • Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured format
  • Right to Object: Object to processing of your data
  • Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time
  • Right to Lodge a Complaint: Complain to the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC)

10. Exercising Your Rights

To exercise any of your rights, please contact us at:

Email: privacy@knowtheblocks.org
Subject: NDPA Data Rights Request

We will respond to your request within 30 days.

11. Cookies

We use cookies to:

  • Keep you logged in
  • Remember your preferences
  • Analyze site usage
  • Improve user experience

You can control cookies through your browser settings.

12. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13. If you believe we have collected data from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

13. International Data Transfers

Your data is primarily stored and processed in Nigeria. If we transfer data outside Nigeria, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place in accordance with NDPA 2023.

14. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by:

  • Posting the updated policy on this page
  • Updating the "Last updated" date
  • Sending you an email notification (for material changes)

15. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Know The Blocks Maven
Email: privacy@knowtheblocks.org
Website: www.knowtheblocks.org

16. Nigeria Data Protection Commission

If you are not satisfied with our response to your data protection concerns, you have the right to lodge a complaint with:

Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC)
Website: ndpc.gov.ng
Email: info@ndpc.gov.ng