Privacy Policy

Govera International Consult Limited 

1. Introduction 

Govera International Consult Limited is  committed to protecting the privacy, confidentiality, and security of  the personal information entrusted to us by students, parents, sponsors,  educational institutions, business partners, and visitors to our  website. 

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, store, and protect your personal information when you use our website or engage with our services. 

We are committed to processing personal data in accordance with the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA) 2023 and, where applicable, other relevant data protection laws. 

2. Who We Are 

Govera International Consult Limited is an education consultancy and  international student recruitment company providing services including: 

• International student recruitment 
• University and college admissions support 
• Education counselling 
• Study abroad advisory services 
• Visa guidance and application support 
• Scholarship information and application assistance 
• Pre-departure orientation 

3. Information We Collect 

We may collect the following categories of personal information: 

Personal Information 

• Full name 
• Date of birth 
• Gender 
• Nationality 
• Residential address 
• Email address 
• Telephone number 
• Passport photograph 

Educational Information 

• Academic transcripts 
• Certificates 
• WAEC, NECO, NABTEB or equivalent results 
• Degree certificates 
• English language test results 
• Personal statement 
• Curriculum Vitae (CV) 
• Employment history where relevant 

Identification Documents 

• International Passport 
• National Identity Number (where applicable) 
• Other identity documents required for applications 

Financial Information 

Where required for university applications or visa purposes: 

• Bank statements 
• Sponsorship documents 
• Scholarship information 
• Financial guarantee documents 

Technical Information 

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect: 

• IP address 
• Browser type 
• Device information 
• Pages visited 
• Time spent on the website 
• Cookies and analytics information 

4. How We Use Your Information 

Your information may be used to: 

• Assess your eligibility for admission. 
• Recommend suitable universities and courses. 
• Process applications to educational institutions. 
• Assist with scholarship applications. 
• Provide education counselling. 
• Support student visa applications. 
• Arrange interviews where required. 
• Respond to enquiries. 
• Communicate application updates. 
• Provide customer support. 
• Improve our website and services. 
• Meet legal and regulatory obligations. 
• Prevent fraud and protect our business. 

5. Legal Basis for Processing 

We process personal information where: 

• You have provided your consent. 
• Processing is necessary to provide requested services. 
• Processing is required to comply with legal obligations. 
• Processing is necessary for our legitimate business interests, provided those interests do not override your rights. 

6. Sharing Your Information 

We may share your personal information with: 

• Partner universities and colleges 
• Educational institutions 
• Visa support professionals 
• Immigration advisers where authorised 
• Government agencies where required by law 
• Payment processors 
• Information technology service providers 
• Professional advisers including auditors and legal advisers 

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes. 

7. International Transfer of Data 

As  part of our international student recruitment services, your personal  information may be transferred to educational institutions and  authorised organisations outside Nigeria. 

Where such transfers occur, we take reasonable steps to ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your personal information. 

8. Data Security 

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to safeguard personal information, including: 

• Secure electronic storage 
• Password-protected systems 
• Access controls 
• Staff confidentiality obligations 
• Anti-virus and cybersecurity measures 
• Secure communication channels 

While we take reasonable precautions, no internet-based transmission or electronic storage system is completely secure. 

9. Data Retention 

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to: 

• Provide our services. 
• Complete university applications. 
• Meet legal and regulatory requirements. 
• Resolve disputes. 
• Maintain appropriate business records. 

Information that is no longer required will be securely deleted or anonymised after enrolment. 

10. Cookies 

Our website uses cookies to: 

• Improve website functionality. 
• Remember user preferences. 
• Analyse website traffic. 
• Enhance user experience. 

You may disable cookies through your browser settings; however, some features of the website may not function properly. 

11. Your Rights 

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

• Request access to your personal information. 
• Request correction of inaccurate information. 
• Request deletion of your personal information where applicable. 
• Withdraw your consent at any time where processing is based on consent. 
• Object to certain processing activities. 
• Request restriction of processing. 
• Request a copy of your personal information. 

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided below. 

12. Marketing Communications 

We may send information regarding university admissions, scholarships, educational opportunities, and company updates. 

You  may unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time by following  the unsubscribe instructions in our emails or by contacting us directly. 

13. Children's Privacy 

Where applicants are under the age of 18, we may require consent from a parent or legal guardian before processing personal information where required by applicable law. 

14. Third-Party Websites 

Our website may contain links to external websites operated by universities, colleges, visa authorities, or other organisations. 

We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites. 

15. Changes to This Privacy Policy 

We reserve the right to amend this Privacy Policy from time to time. 

Any updates will be published on our website, and the revised version will become effective immediately upon publication unless otherwise stated. 

16. Contact Us 

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we process your personal information, please contact us: 

Govera International Consult Limited 

Nigeria Office
16 Cairo Street, Off Ademola Adetokunbo Crescent
Wuse 2, Abuja, Nigeria 

Telephone (Nigeria): +234 906 977 5745 

Telephone (UK): +44 7884 818307 

Email: goveraworld@gmail.com 

17. Complaints 

If  you believe your personal information has been processed unlawfully,  please contact us first so that we can investigate and attempt to  resolve your concerns promptly. 

Where appropriate, you may also lodge a complaint with the relevant data protection regulator in Nigeria.