Ebonyi State University
Electronic Voting Portal

This Privacy Policy outlines how Ebonyi State University ("University," "we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, discloses, and protects your personal information when you use the Electronic Voting (eVoting) Website ("website"). By accessing or using the website, you ("User," "you," or "your") agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy..

1. Information We Collect:

1.1 User-Provided Information:

When you create an account on the eVoting website, we may collect certain personal information, including your name, email address, from the university's main portal (https://ebsu.edu.ng). You may also voluntarily provide additional information when participating in elections or polls.

1.2 Automatically Collected Information:

We may collect certain information automatically when you access the website, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, and browsing activity. We may also use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to enhance your experience on the website.

2. Use of Information:

2.1 Election Participation:

The personal information collected may be used to verify your eligibility to participate in elections or polls and to ensure the integrity and security of the voting process.

2.2 Communication:

We may use your contact information to send you important notifications regarding upcoming elections, voting results, and other relevant information.

2.3 Analytics and Improvements:

We may use the collected information for analytical purposes to improve the website's functionality, user experience, and content.

2.4 Legal Compliance:

We may use and disclose your information as required by applicable laws, regulations, or legal processes.

3. Sharing of Information:

3.1 Third Parties:

We do not share your personal information with third parties, except as described in this Privacy Policy or with your explicit consent.

3.2 Service Providers:

We may engage third-party service providers to assist with website operations and services. These providers are contractually obligated to safeguard your information and are not allowed to use it for any other purpose.

3.3 Legal Requirements:

We may disclose your information to comply with legal obligations, protect our rights, or respond to lawful requests from public authorities.

4. Data Security:

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no data transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.

5. Your Rights:

You have the right to access, update, correct, or delete your personal information. You may also have the right to restrict or object to certain processing activities. To exercise these rights, please contact us at ictsupport@ebsu.edu.ng.

6. Children's Privacy:

The eVoting website is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent. If you believe a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, please contact us to have the information removed.

7. Changes to the Privacy Policy:

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will post the revised Privacy Policy on the website and update the 01-08-2023 date.

By using the eVoting website, you consent to the practices outlined in this Privacy Policy. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact ictsupport@ebsu.edu.ng.

Last updated: 01-08-2023

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