The Dietitians Association of Nigeria (DAN) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website www.dietitiansnigeria.org, interact with our services, or engage with us online.

Please read this policy carefully to understand our views and practices regarding your personal data and how we will treat it.

1. Who We Are

The Dietitians Association of Nigeria (DAN) is a professional body representing registered dietitians–nutritionists in Nigeria. Our mission is to promote dietetic practice, nutrition education, and public health through advocacy, research, and professional development.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following categories of information about you:

a. Personal Information

Full name

Contact details (email address, phone number, postal address)

Professional details (registration number, qualifications, employment)

Payment information (for membership fees, conference registration, or event payments)

b. Technical and Usage Information

IP address, browser type, and version, Device information (e.g., operating system), Pages visited, duration of visit, and website navigation patterns, Cookies and similar technologies (see section 8)

c. Communication Data

Emails, messages, or inquiries sent via our contact forms or email addresses, as well as Feedback, survey responses, or event participation details.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your data to:

Manage membership registration and renewals, Process payments and issue receipts, communicate news, updates, and professional opportunities, organise and manage events, conferences, and continuing professional development (CPD) programs.

Respond to inquiries and provide customer support

Improve our website’s usability and performance

Comply with legal, professional, and regulatory requirements

4. Legal Basis for Processing (in line with NDPR & GDPR)

We process your data based on one or more of the following grounds:

Consent: When you provide personal information voluntarily.

Contractual necessity: When processing is required to fulfil our obligations to members or users.

Legal Obligation: When we are required to comply with Nigerian laws or professional regulations.

Legitimate interest: For administrative, security, and website improvement purposes.

5. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell or rent personal data. However, we may share information with:

Authorised officers of DAN for administrative or professional purposes

Payment processors (for secure transactions)

IT and website service providers under confidentiality agreements

Regulatory or law enforcement agencies, when required by law

6. Data Security

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

However, please note that no online transmission is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected or as required by applicable law and professional guidelines.

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies to:

Improve your browsing experience.

Analyse traffic patterns

Remember your preferences

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.

9. Your Rights

Under applicable data protection laws (including the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation, NDPR), you have the right to:

Access your personal data

Request correction or deletion

Withdraw consent at any time

Object to data processing

Lodge a complaint with the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC)

Requests should be sent to Contact@dietitiansnigeria.org

10. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external sites. Please note that we are not responsible for the privacy practices of such websites. We encourage you to read their privacy statements.

11. Children’s Privacy

Our website and services are not directed to individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from individuals under the age of 18.

12. Updates to This Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page, accompanied by an updated “Last Updated” date.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact:

The Data Protection Officer

Dietitians Association of Nigeria (DAN)

Email: contact@dietitiansnigeria.org

Website: www.dietitiansnigeria.org