Effective Date: June, 2026.

1. Introduction

Kijana (“Kijana,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy, confidentiality, and security of the personal information entrusted to us. As a talent acquisition and workforce development platform, we process personal information responsibly and in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, store, and protect your personal information when you visit our website, create an account, apply for opportunities, use our recruitment services, or otherwise interact with Kijana.

By accessing or using our Platform, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.

2. Scope

This Privacy Policy applies to all personal information processed by Kijana in relation to:

• Job seekers and candidates;
• Employers and recruiters;
• Business partners;
• Website visitors;
• Vendors and service providers; and
• Individuals who contact us or otherwise engage with our services.

3. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of personal information:

Identity Information

• Full name
• Date of birth (where required)
• Gender (where voluntarily provided)
• Government-issued identification (where legally required)

Contact Information

• Email address
• Telephone number
• Residential address
• Country and location

Professional Information

• Curriculum Vitae (CV) or résumé
• Employment history
• Educational qualifications
• Professional certifications
• Skills and competencies
• Portfolio links
• References

Employer Information

Where you represent an organization, we may collect:

• Company name
• Business address
• Recruiter profile information
• Corporate contact details

Technical Information

When you use our Platform, we may automatically collect:

• IP address
• Browser type
• Device information
• Operating system
• Cookies
• Usage data
• Log files
• Session information

4. How We Collect Information

We collect information:

• Directly from you during registration or profile creation;
• When you submit applications;
• Through communications with our support team;
• Through cookies and analytics technologies;
• From publicly available professional sources where legally permitted;
• From employers or recruitment partners where appropriate.

5. Purpose of Processing

We process personal information to:

• Create and manage user accounts;
• Match candidates with employment opportunities;
• Facilitate recruitment and hiring processes;
• Verify user identity;
• Improve our Platform and services;
• Personalize user experience;
• Respond to enquiries and support requests;
• Prevent fraud and maintain platform security;
• Conduct analytics and service improvement;
• Comply with legal and regulatory obligations.

Where permitted, we may also send newsletters, career opportunities, marketing communications, and product updates. Users may opt out of marketing communications at any time.

6. Lawful Basis for Processing

Where required by applicable law, we process personal information based on one or more of the following legal grounds:

• Consent;
• Performance of a contract;
• Compliance with legal obligations;
• Legitimate interests;
• Protection of vital interests; or
• Any other lawful basis recognized under applicable data protection legislation.

7. Sharing Your Information

We may disclose personal information to:

• Employers and recruiters;
• Recruitment partners;
• Cloud hosting providers;
• Technology vendors;
• Identity verification providers;
• Payment service providers (where applicable);
• Professional advisers;
• Regulatory authorities;
• Law enforcement agencies where legally required.

Kijana does not sell personal information to third parties.

8. Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Remember user preferences;
• Improve website functionality;
• Analyze website traffic;
• Enhance security;
• Deliver a better user experience.

Users may manage cookie preferences through their browser settings. Certain features of the Platform may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

9. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, including compliance with legal, regulatory, accounting, or reporting obligations.

Where personal information is no longer required, it will be securely deleted, anonymized, or destroyed.

10. Data Security

Kijana implements appropriate technical, administrative, and organizational measures designed to protect personal information against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

These safeguards include access controls, encryption where appropriate, secure hosting environments, employee confidentiality obligations, and regular security reviews.

While we strive to maintain a high level of security, no method of electronic transmission or storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

11. Your Privacy Rights

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

• Access your personal information;
• Correct inaccurate or incomplete information;
• Request deletion of your personal information;
• Restrict or object to certain processing activities;
• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent;
• Request portability of your personal information;
• Lodge a complaint with the relevant data protection authority.

Requests may be submitted using the contact details provided below.

12. Children’s and Minor Data Privacy

Kijana is primarily intended for individuals seeking employment, internships, apprenticeships, graduate programmes, scholarships, and career development opportunities.

We recognise that some of these opportunities may be available to minors. Accordingly, we are committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of children and young people.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children below the minimum age permitted under applicable law without obtaining any required consent from a parent or legal guardian.

When We May Process Minor Data

In limited circumstances, Kijana may process the personal information of minors where:

• the processing is permitted under applicable law;
• parental or guardian consent has been obtained where legally required;
• the processing is necessary to facilitate internships, apprenticeships, educational programmes, scholarships, youth employment initiatives, or similar opportunities; or
• the minor is otherwise legally permitted to provide consent.

Information We May Collect

Where permitted, we may collect:

• Full name;
• Date of birth or age;
• Contact information;
• Educational institution;
• Academic qualifications;
• Skills and certifications;
• Career interests;
• Employment or internship applications; and
• Other information voluntarily submitted through the Platform.

We collect only the information reasonably necessary to provide our services.

How We Use Minor Information

Where permitted, personal information relating to minors may be used to:

• Create and manage user accounts;
• Match users with employment or educational opportunities;
• Process internship and apprenticeship applications;
• Communicate important account or application updates;
• Improve the safety, security, and functionality of our Platform; and
• Comply with applicable legal obligations.

We do not knowingly use children’s or minors’ personal information for behavioural advertising or profiling where prohibited by law.

Parents’ and Guardians’ Rights

Where parental consent is required, parents or legal guardians may:

• Request access to the personal information collected about their child;
• Request correction of inaccurate information;
• Withdraw previously provided consent;
• Request deletion of their child’s personal information, subject to applicable legal obligations; and
• Contact Kijana regarding concerns about the processing of their child’s personal information.

If We Learn We Have Collected Data Without Proper Consent

If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child or minor in violation of applicable law or without any required parental or guardian consent, we will promptly investigate the circumstances and, where appropriate, delete the information or obtain the necessary consent before continuing to process such information.

International Compliance

Kijana is committed to complying with applicable data protection and privacy laws governing the processing of children’s and minors’ personal information in the jurisdictions where we operate or provide our services. These may include the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA), the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the UK Age Appropriate Design Code, the U.S. Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), and other applicable privacy laws, where relevant.

Parents, legal guardians, or users who have questions regarding this section or wish to exercise privacy rights on behalf of a child or minor may contact our Data Protection Officer using the contact details provided below.

13. International Data Transfers

Where personal information is transferred outside the country in which it was collected, Kijana will implement appropriate safeguards to ensure that such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws.

14. Third-Party Websites

Our Platform may contain links to third-party websites or services. Kijana is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third-party websites. Users are encouraged to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites they visit.

15. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our services, legal requirements, or business practices.

The updated version will be published on our website with a revised Effective Date. Where required by law, we will notify users of material changes through appropriate communication channels.

16. Contact Us

If you have any questions, requests, complaints, or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or our processing of personal information, please contact:

Data Protection Officer

Kijana

Email: privacy@kijana.com

Website: www.kijana.app

Address: 16 Idowu Martins St, Victoria Island,

Lagos – 124774,

If you believe your privacy rights have been infringed, you also have the right to lodge a complaint with the relevant data protection authority in your jurisdiction.