U-Connect Human Resources Limited (U-Connect), is committed to safeguarding the personal
data entrusted to us by our clients, employees, candidates, partners, and visitors to our platforms.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, share, and protect your personal data i
line with the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA) 2023 and applicable international data
protection standards.
By engaging with our services, submitting information to us, or visiting our website, you
acknowledge and accept the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
- Who We Are
U-Connect Human Resources Limited is a Human Resource Outsourcing and Consulting
company providing staffing, recruitment, outsourcing, training, verification, payroll, and
workforce management solutions to clients across various industries. In delivering these services,
we act as both a data controller, deciding how personal data is processed and a data processor
(processing data on behalf of our clients).
- Data We Collect
We may collect the following categories of personal data depending on the nature of your
relationship with us:
Identity Data: Full name, date of birth, gender, nationality, next of kin.
Contact Data: Address, phone number, email address.
Employment & Career Data: CVs, employment history, references, professional
certifications, performance records.
Financial Data: Bank account details, tax identification, pension details, and statutory
deductions.
Sensitive Personal Data (Special Categories): Health information- where required by
law or for employment purposes such as, biometric data (e.g., for verification),
background checks, and criminal records where applicable.
Digital Data: IP addresses, cookies, and browsing activity on our website.
- How We Use Personal Data
We process your personal data for legitimate business purposes including:
Recruitment, outsourcing, and staffing services.
Payroll administration and statutory remittances (e.g., tax, pension, insurance).
Background checks, verification, and compliance requirements.
Training, assessments, and talent development programs.
Communication regarding job opportunities, updates, and company services.
Business operations, audits, risk management, and dispute resolution.
Compliance with legal obligations under Nigerian law and international best practices.
We only process personal data in ways that are lawful, fair, transparent, and limited to what is
necessary.
- Legal Basis for Processing
Our processing activities rely on one or more of the following legal bases:
Consent: where you voluntarily provide data for recruitment or services.
Contractual necessity: to fulfill our obligations in employment or service agreements.
Legal obligation: compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.
Legitimate interest: for business efficiency, fraud prevention, or service improvements.
- Sharing of Data
We may share your personal data with:
Clients and prospective employers (for recruitment and placement).
Regulatory bodies (e.g., tax authorities, pension administrators, NDPC).
Third-party service providers (IT, verification, background checks, payroll).
Law enforcement agencies, where required by law.
We ensure that all third parties adhere to strict confidentiality and data protection standards.
- International Data Transfers
Where personal data is transferred outside Nigeria (e.g., for multinational clients), we ensure
such transfers are done in compliance with the NDPA 2023 and international safeguards,
including contractual clauses and secure transfer mechanisms.
- Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this
policy, or as required by law. Once data is no longer needed, it will be securely deleted,
anonymized, or archived.
- Data Subject Rights
In line with the NDPA 2023, you have the following rights:
Right to access your personal data.
Right to request rectification of inaccurate or incomplete data.
Right to withdraw consent at any time.
Right to request erasure (“right to be forgotten”) where applicable.
Right to restrict or object to processing.
Right to data portability.
Right to lodge a complaint with the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC).
To exercise these rights, please contact us (see Section 11)
- Data Security
We implement appropriate technical, organizational, and physical safeguards to protect your data
against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, alteration, or disclosure. These include:
Secure encryption and firewalls.
Access controls and authentication procedures.
Regular audits, monitoring, and staff training.
Vendor and partner compliance checks.
- Use of Cookies
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to improve user experience, analyze traffic,
and deliver personalised content. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser
settings.
- Contact Us
For questions, requests, or complaints regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please
contact:
Data Protection Desk
U-Connect Human Resources Limited
No. 5, Emmanuel Ogbunike Street, Lekki Phase 1
Email: info@u-connect-ng.com
Phone: +2349135450354
- Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in law, technology, or our
services. Updates will be posted on our website with the effective date clearly indicated.