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Our privacy notice is designed to elucidate what information we collect about you, the purpose of gathering this information, the legal basis underpinning its usage, and the parties with whom we may share this information. Moreover, it outlines your rights concerning your data and how to contact us for further inquiries.

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What This Privacy Notice Covers and Its Applicability

At YLG Group Limited, we highly value your personal information, and we are dedicated to preserving your privacy. This privacy notice outlines our approach to collecting, handling, storing, sharing, and protecting your information when you engage with us in various capacities, such as:

  • Applying for employment or experience opportunities with YLG, including role applications and assessment programs.

  • Applying for a YLG Foundation Scholarship.

  • Visiting and using our website, including subscribing to email alerts.

  • Engaging with us for media or investor communications, community and stakeholder outreach, or other interactions.

This privacy notice pertains to personal information collected on or through YLG Group Limited's website, encompassing entities like YLG GROUP LTD and various affiliates ("we" or "us"). The term "our Website" or "this Website" within this notice refers to specific webpages on YLG's website linked to this notice or any other pages explicitly referring to this notice. Personal information may be referred to as "your personal information," and the processes related to collecting, protecting, and storing personal information are collectively referred to as "processing."


Types of Personal Information We Collect

Our typical sources of personal information include:

  • Information voluntarily provided by you, such as during engagement in the Activities or through web forms on our Website.

  • Information provided by third parties, including recruitment agencies, universities, and third-party service providers.

  • Information inferred from your interactions with us or others, often involving the use of cookies and web beacons.

The personal information we generally collect includes:

  • Name, age, date of birth, gender, picture, identification documents, immigration status, and birth certificate.

  • Email addresses, including business, personal, and university addresses.

  • Home address, telephone number, and other contact details.

  • Details regarding family circumstances, such as marital status.

  • Employment and education details, including resumes, assessment scores, interview records, and more.

  • Financial and tax-related information.

  • Lifestyle and social circumstances.

  • Online activities and interactions, including blog posts and social media interactions.

  • IP address, browser and device type, language, access times, and usage details.

  • Correspondence and details related to how you use our website and interact with us.

In certain situations, personal information may be obtained from third parties, including recruitment agencies, background check providers, universities, third-party service providers, and publicly available sources.


How We Use Personal Information

We use your personal information in connection with the Activities, including recruitment, engagement with the Jardine Scholarship program, managing HR records, operating the Jardine Scholarship program, and corresponding with you. Additionally, personal information is employed in the overall operation of our business, meeting legal and regulatory requirements, and ensuring security and responsible management of IT resources.


Legal Basis for Processing Personal Information

The legal grounds for processing your personal information generally include legitimate interests, legal or regulatory obligations, contractual obligations, tasks performed in the public interest, or your prior consent.


Recipients of Your Personal Information

We may disclose your personal information to other members of the YLG Group, professional advisors, third-party service providers, competent authorities, and, in the case of the Jardine Scholarship, Relevant Colleges and other Jardine Scholars. Recipients may be located in countries outside your residence, and we take measures to ensure data protection.


Data Retention Period

We retain your personal information as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected or comply with legal, regulatory, or internal policy requirements.


Safeguarding Your Personal Information

We employ various measures to keep your personal information secure, accurate, and up to date. These include staff education and training, administrative and technical access controls, technological security measures, and physical security measures.


Your Rights and How to Reach Us

You have various rights concerning your personal information. These include objecting to processing, accessing your information, requesting updates or corrections, requesting deletion or restricted usage, withdrawing consent, and more. For inquiries or exercising your rights, contact us at privacy@ylggroup.com.ng


Updates to This Privacy Notice

The last update of this notice was on 31st May 2018. Subsequent changes or additions affecting your data processing will be communicated to you through an appropriate channel.

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