PRIVACY POLICY FOR THE LEEP JOB PORTAL 

Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment (FMLE)
Labour Employment and Empowerment Programme (LEEP)

1. INTRODUCTION

This Privacy Policy describes how the LEEP Job Portal, operated by the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment (FMLE) in partnership with Sapphital Limited, collects, uses, discloses, and protects personal information of users accessing the platform. By using this platform, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

We collect the following categories of personal data:

2.1 Personal Identification Information

• Full Name
• Date of Birth
• Gender
• National Identification Number (NIN), BVN (optional), or any other verified ID
• Contact Details (Phone, Email Address, Residential Address)
• Photograph or biometric information (optional)

2.2 Professional & Employment Data

• Educational Qualifications
• Resume or CV
• Employment History
• Skills and Certifications
• Job Preferences
• Application History

2.3 Technical and Usage Data

• IP Address
• Device and Browser Information
• Pages Visited and Click Activity
• Login History and Session Duration
• Location Data (if enabled)

2.4 Employer Data

• Company Name and Registration Details
• Company Contact Information
• Posted Jobs, Applications Received
• Communications with Candidates and Platform Administrators

3. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

We use your data to:

• Facilitate job matching between candidates and employers
• Create and manage user accounts
• Communicate with users about opportunities and account activity
• Improve platform functionality and user experience
• Comply with legal and regulatory obligations
• Enable employers to evaluate candidate suitability
• Personalize content and job recommendations 

4. DATA SHARING AND DISCLOSURE

We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share data with:

• Verified employers for recruitment purposes
• Government regulatory bodies if required by law
• Third-party service providers involved in hosting, analytics, or support (under strict confidentiality obligations)
• FMLE, Sapphital, and authorized program partners
• All third parties are obligated to handle your data in compliance with Nigerian data protection regulations.

 5. DATA SECURITY

We implement strong security measures to protect your personal data, including:

• Secure Socket Layer (SSL) encryption
• Firewalls and intrusion detection systems
• Regular vulnerability assessments
• Role-based access controls for platform administrators
• Data backups and disaster recovery protocols

However, no system is completely secure. Users are solely responsible for safeguarding their login credentials and must report any suspicious activity immediately. FMLE and Sapphital shall not be held liable for any unauthorized access, data breaches, or losses resulting from negligence in protecting login details or sharing credentials with third parties.

6. DATA RETENTION

Personal data will be retained for as long as necessary to:

• Fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy
• Meet legal, regulatory, or contractual obligations
• Resolve disputes and enforce agreements
• Data no longer required will be securely deleted or anonymized.

7. USER RIGHTS

As a user, you have the following rights under the Nigeria Data Protection Act:

• Right to access your personal data
• Right to correct inaccurate or incomplete data
• Right to withdraw consent (where applicable)
• Right to request deletion of your data
• Right to data portability
• Requests can be submitted via the contact information below. 

8. COOKIES AND TRACKING

The platform may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience. These help us:

• Remember login sessions
• Understand usage trends
• Improve performance and functionality

Users may disable cookies via browser settings, though this may limit platform features.

 9. THIRD-PARTY LINKS

Our platform may contain links to third-party websites. This policy does not cover the privacy practices of those websites. We encourage users to review the privacy policies of any external sites they visit.

10. POLICY UPDATES

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Material changes will be communicated via email or posted prominently on the platform. Continued use of the Portal indicates acceptance of the revised policy.

11. CONTACT US

For questions, concerns, or to exercise your rights under this policy, please contact:

Email: info@leep.gov.ng
Website: leep.gov.ng
Address: Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment, Federal Secretariat, Abuja

 Last Updated: March 2025