World Energy Council Nigeria

Privacy Policy

How we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you interact with WEC Nigeria online.

Last updated: 21 July 2026

World Energy Council Nigeria (WEC Nigeria), also known as the Nigerian National Committee of the World Energy Council, is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what personal information we collect, how we use it, and the choices available to you when you visit wecnigeria.org or contact us through our website.

1. Who we are

WEC Nigeria is the Nigerian National Committee of the World Energy Council, a non-profit organisation dedicated to promoting informed energy dialogue in Nigeria.

For the purposes of this policy, "we", "us", and "our" refer to World Energy Council Nigeria. If you have questions about this policy or how we handle your data, please contact us using the details at the end of this page.

2. Information we collect

We may collect personal information that you choose to provide when you interact with our website or services. This may include:

Contact details such as your name, email address, phone number, organisation, and location when you submit our contact form
Information you provide when expressing interest in volunteering, membership, partnerships, or other programmes through our forms
Your email address and optional phone number when you subscribe to our newsletter
The content of messages or enquiries you send to us
Technical information such as browser type, device information, and pages visited, collected through cookies and similar technologies when you use our website

3. How we use your information

We use the information we collect for legitimate purposes related to our work, including:

Responding to your enquiries, requests, and applications
Sending newsletters, event updates, and other communications you have asked to receive
Managing membership, volunteer, and partnership enquiries
Improving our website, content, and user experience
Understanding how visitors use our site so we can improve our services
Complying with applicable legal and regulatory obligations

4. Legal basis for processing

We process personal information in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR) and, where relevant, other applicable regulations.

Depending on the context, we may rely on your consent, our legitimate interests in operating and improving our organisation and website, or our need to perform a service you have requested.

5. Cookies and similar technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to help the site function properly and to understand how it is used. When you first visit the site, you may see a cookie notice asking for your consent.

Essential cookies help our website operate. Analytics or preference cookies, where used, help us understand site usage and improve your experience. You can manage cookies through your browser settings, although disabling certain cookies may affect how the site works.

6. Sharing your information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information only where necessary, such as:

With trusted service providers who help us operate our website, email communications, or related services, and who are required to protect your information
With the World Energy Council or affiliated committees where relevant to your enquiry or participation in global programmes
When required by law, regulation, court order, or to protect the rights, safety, and security of WEC Nigeria and others

7. Data retention

We keep personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

When information is no longer needed, we take reasonable steps to delete or anonymise it securely.

8. Data security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal information against unauthorised access, loss, misuse, or alteration. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Your rights

Subject to applicable law, you may have the right to:

Request access to the personal information we hold about you
Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
Request deletion of your personal information in certain circumstances
Object to or restrict certain processing of your information
Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent, such as newsletter subscriptions
Lodge a complaint with a relevant data protection authority

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe.

10. Third-party links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including social media platforms, partner organisations, and embedded content such as maps or videos. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing personal information.

11. Children's privacy

Our website and services are not directed at children under the age of 18, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us so we can take appropriate action.

12. Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. When we make changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

13. Contact us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data protection rights, please contact us: