Privacy Policy

1. Overview & Commitment

TAIF Food Process and Quality Academy ("TAIF Academy", "we", "us", or "our") respects the privacy rights of our students, partner organizations, and website visitors. This Privacy Policy sets out how we collect, process, and safeguard personal and academic information collected through our official websites, portal systems, and WhatsApp admissions desks.

2. Information We Collect

When you submit an inquiry, register for cohorts, or request certification verification, we collect:

• Personal Identifiers: Full legal name, date of birth, identity card number (for exam verification).
• Contact Information: Active WhatsApp phone number, email address, physical mailing address.
• Academic & Professional History: Prior educational qualifications, employer/food manufacturing sponsor, dietary compliance roles.
• Assessment Records: Examination grades, laboratory practical sign-offs, and IQAF accreditation serial numbers.

3. Purpose of Processing

We process your data exclusively for candidate admission processing, certificate generation, registry verification with statutory bodies (including NAFDAC verification), and delivery of educational timetables. We never sell, lease, or monetize your contact records to third-party commercial marketing platforms.

4. Certificate Verification & Public Registry

In accordance with international IQAF standards, verified graduation registries (including Certificate ID, student name, and course completion date) may be confirmed by prospective employers, factory audit teams, and regulatory inspectors upon submission of an authentic certificate serial number.

5. Data Security & Retention

Candidate records are stored in secure, encrypted environments with strict role-based access. Physical examination papers and laboratory worksheets are kept for statutory compliance audits and securely archived.

6. Contacting the Data Protection Officer

For inquiries regarding your personal records, certificate reprints, or data deletion requests, contact our registrar at: