1. Overview
Babcock Innovation & Ventures ("BIV", "we", "us", or "our") is the innovation and entrepreneurship hub of Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State, Nigeria. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect information about you when you visit our website at https://www.babcockinnovation.com (the "Site"), interact with our services, or attend our events — including the BIV Inaugural Innovation Summit 2026.
By using the Site or submitting any form, you confirm that you have read and understood this policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the Site.
2. Information We Collect
We collect information in the following ways:
Information You Provide Directly
- Registration forms — name, email address, phone number, organisation, and role
- Contact forms — enquiry details, message content
- Startup or innovation submission forms — business/project descriptions and supporting details
- Newsletter subscription — email address
- Summit attendance registration — attendee details and dietary preferences
Automatically Collected Information
- IP address (collected at the time of cookie consent for compliance logging)
- Browser type, device type, and operating system
- Pages visited, time on page, and referral sources (via analytics cookies)
- Cookie consent status and timestamp
Information From Third Parties
- We do not purchase or obtain personal data from third-party data brokers.
- If you interact with our social media channels and subsequently contact us, we may hold any information you shared voluntarily.
4. How We Use Your Information
- To process and manage event registrations (e.g., BIV Summit 2026) and communicate access pass decisions
- To respond to enquiries submitted via the Contact page
- To send newsletters, event updates, and programme announcements to subscribers who have opted in
- To review and manage startup or innovation submissions to BIV programmes
- To monitor and improve the performance, usability, and security of the Site
- To comply with legal obligations under Nigerian law (NDPR) and, where applicable, international data protection frameworks (GDPR)
- To record and maintain evidence of cookie consent for audit and compliance purposes
5. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data on the following legal bases under the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR) 2019 and, where applicable, the GDPR:
Consent
Cookie usage (non-essential), newsletter subscription, and marketing communications
Contractual Necessity
Processing registrations, applications, and enquiries you have submitted
Legal Obligation
Compliance logging, audit trails, and regulatory reporting
Legitimate Interest
Site analytics, fraud prevention, and improving our innovation programmes
6. Data Sharing & Disclosure
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data. We may share it only in the following limited circumstances:
- With Babcock University administrative offices where necessary to manage event logistics or academic programmes
- With trusted service providers who help us operate the Site (e.g., form processing infrastructure, analytics services) — only under strict data processing agreements
- With legal or regulatory authorities if required by Nigerian law, court order, or to protect the rights and safety of BIV, its partners, or the public
- With programme partners or co-hosts of BIV events — only where you have been informed and have consented
7. Data Retention
Event Registration Data
Contact Enquiries
Newsletter Subscriptions
Cookie Consent Logs
Analytics Data
8. Your Rights
Under the NDPR and applicable data protection law, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
Right to Access
Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
Right to Rectification
Ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete data
Right to Erasure
Request deletion of your personal data where there is no lawful reason to retain it
Right to Restrict Processing
Ask us to limit how we use your data while a complaint is being resolved
Right to Data Portability
Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
Right to Object
Object to processing based on legitimate interest or for direct marketing purposes
Right to Withdraw Consent
Withdraw cookie or marketing consent at any time without affecting prior lawful processing
Right to Complain
Lodge a complaint with the Nigeria Data Protection Bureau (NDPB)
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at privacy@babcockinnovation.com or use the Contact page. We will respond within 30 days.
9. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against accidental loss, unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These include encrypted data transmission (HTTPS), access controls, and regular security reviews. However, no online transmission is completely secure — while we take every reasonable precaution, we cannot guarantee absolute security. If you suspect any unauthorised use of your data, please notify us immediately at privacy@babcockinnovation.com.
10. Third-Party Links
The Site may contain links to external websites (e.g., partner organisations, sponsor pages, or social media profiles). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to read their respective privacy policies before providing any personal data.
11. Children's Privacy
The Site is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has submitted personal information to us, please contact us and we will take prompt steps to delete that information.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. When we do, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy each time you visit the Site. Continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please reach out:
Organisation
Babcock Innovation & Ventures (BIV)
Address
Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State, Nigeria
Privacy Email
privacy@babcockinnovation.com