LEGAL

Privacy Policy.

Last updated: May 2026

1. Introduction

Valoria Institute ("we", "us", "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you use our website, assessment platform, and related services (collectively, the "Services").

2. Information We Collect

We collect information that you provide directly to us, including:

Personal identifiers — name, email address, phone number
Professional information — current role, years of experience, company, industry
Assessment responses — your answers to the VALU Index questions and resulting scores
Profile information — bio, location, skills, portfolio items, experience history
Communication preferences — your choices regarding receiving updates and marketing
Technical data — IP address, browser type, device information, and usage patterns

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

To provide and improve Services — process assessments, generate reports, and maintain your profile
To match professionals with opportunities — connect assessed professionals with employers, event organisers, and training buyers
To communicate with you — send updates about your assessment, programmes, platform changes, and relevant opportunities
To verify identity and prevent fraud — ensure the integrity of assessments and marketplace interactions
To comply with legal obligations — respond to lawful requests and protect our rights
To improve our algorithms and standards — anonymised data may be used to refine the PRIME framework and VALU Index

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal information under the following legal bases:

Contract performance — to provide the Services you have requested or entered into an agreement for
Legitimate interests — to improve our Services, prevent fraud, and maintain platform integrity
Consent — where you have given explicit consent for specific processing activities
Legal compliance — to comply with applicable laws and regulations

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

With your consent — when you enable public visibility for your profile, certain information becomes visible to employers, event organisers, and training buyers
With service providers — third-party vendors who assist with hosting, analytics, email delivery, and customer support
For legal reasons — to comply with legal obligations, protect our rights, or respond to lawful requests
Business transfers — in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

Encryption of assessment data at rest and in transit
Regular security assessments and vulnerability testing
Access controls restricted to authorised personnel only
Secure data storage and backup procedures

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you Services. Assessment results are retained for 12 months from the date of completion, after which you may retake the assessment. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

Access — request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
Correction — request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
Deletion — request deletion of your personal data
Restriction — request restriction of processing in certain circumstances
Portability — request a copy of your data in a structured, machine-readable format
Objection — object to processing based on legitimate interests
Withdraw consent — withdraw previously given consent at any time

To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@valoria.institute. We will respond within 30 days.

9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on our platform. Cookies help us remember your preferences, analyse usage patterns, and improve our Services. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are necessary for platform functionality.

10. Third-Party Links

Our platform may contain links to third-party websites, services, or social media platforms. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

11. International Data Transfers

As Valoria Institute operates across Africa and may use service providers located in other regions, your personal information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your home country. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with applicable laws.

12. Children's Privacy

Our Services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If you believe a minor has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by email or through a notice on our platform. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page indicates when the policy was last revised. Your continued use of the Services after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Email: privacy@valoria.institute
Address: African Talent Bureau Ltd, Lagos, Nigeria
Data Protection Officer: dpo@valoria.institute

For questions about your data or to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us at privacy@valoria.institute.