Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 2026
1. Introduction
Cosmopolitan University is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Admission Portal.
2. Information We Collect
We collect information that you provide directly to us, including:
- Personal identification information (name, date of birth, gender)
- Contact information (email address, phone number, address)
- Educational background and academic records
- JAMB and O-Level results
- Passport photographs and identification documents
- Guardian/parent information
- Payment information for application fees
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Process and evaluate your admission application
- Communicate with you about your application status
- Verify the authenticity of submitted documents
- Maintain academic records upon enrollment
- Comply with legal and regulatory requirements
- Improve our services and user experience
4. Information Sharing
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information with regulatory bodies (such as JAMB and NUC), government agencies when required by law, and service providers who assist in portal operations under strict confidentiality agreements.
5. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this privacy policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
7. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access your personal information
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data (subject to legal requirements)
- Withdraw consent for optional data processing
8. Cookies and Tracking
Our portal uses cookies to enhance your experience, remember your preferences, and analyze usage patterns. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.
9. Third-Party Services
Our portal may integrate with third-party services such as payment gateways and authentication providers (e.g., Google Sign-In). These services have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new privacy policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact our Data Protection Officer at privacy@cosmopolitan.edu.ng or visit our campus in Abuja, Nigeria.