Privacy Policy

The Write House (“we”, “us”, “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. These terms were last updated in January 2026. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, store, and protect personal data when you interact with our website, services, events, programs, and communications (collectively, the “Services”).

By using our Services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1) Who We Are

The Write House is an organization specialized in legal writing trainings. We collect and use personal information to deliver our services, communicate with stakeholders, manage programs, and meet legal obligations.

Contact:
The Write House
Email: info@writehouse.org

2) Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of information:

A. Information you provide directly

Name, email address, phone number, organization
Messages or inquiries submitted via forms or email
Program applications and submissions (e.g., writing samples, bios, CVs)
Payment or donation information (processed via secure third-party payment processors)
Event registration details
Any information you choose to share with us

B. Information collected automatically

When you visit our website, we may collect:

IP address, device type, browser type
Pages visited, time spent, links clicked
Approximate location inferred from IP
Referring website or source
Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 7)

C. Information from third parties

We may receive information from:

Event or partner organizations (where you register through a partner)
Social media platforms (if you interact with us there)
Service providers (e.g., email marketing tools, analytics platforms)

3) How We Use Your Information

We use personal information to:

Provide and improve our Services
Respond to inquiries and communicate with you
Process registrations, applications, donations, and payments
Manage programs, events, and community engagement
Send newsletters, updates, and promotional communications (you can opt out anytime)
Conduct internal research and analytics
Prevent fraud and protect security
Comply with legal and regulatory obligations
Enforce our policies and agreements

4) Legal Bases for Processing (Where Applicable)

We process personal information where:

You have provided consent (e.g., newsletter signup)
It is necessary to perform a contract or take steps you request
We have a legitimate interest (e.g., improving services, program administration)
We must comply with a legal obligation
It is necessary to protect vital interests (rare cases)

5) How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal data.

We may share your information with:

Service providers who support our operations (e.g., website hosting, email services, event platforms, payment processors)
Partners and collaborators, where relevant for program delivery (with appropriate safeguards)
Legal and regulatory authorities, if required by law
Professional advisors (legal, audit, compliance), where necessary
Successors (if our organization is restructured, merged, or transferred)

We require service providers to protect personal data and use it only for the purposes we specify.

6) Data Retention

We keep personal information only as long as necessary for:

The purposes described in this policy
Legal, regulatory, accounting, or reporting requirements
Program administration needs (e.g., maintaining participant records)

When no longer required, we securely delete or anonymize the information.

7) Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We may use cookies, pixels, and similar technologies to:

Ensure the website functions properly
Understand how visitors use our site
Improve content and user experience
Support security and fraud prevention

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect site functionality.

8) Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location and applicable laws (e.g., NDPR, GDPR), you may have the right to:

Request access to your personal data
Request correction of inaccurate data
Request deletion of your personal data
Object to processing or request restriction
Withdraw consent (where processing is based on consent)
Request data portability (where applicable)
Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority

To exercise these rights, contact us at: info@writehouse.org

9) Security Measures

We implement reasonable technical and organizational safeguards to protect your information, including:

Secure access controls
Encryption where appropriate
Limited staff access to sensitive data
Trusted third-party service providers

However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

10) International Data Transfers

If you access our Services from outside Nigeria, your information may be transferred to and processed in countries where we or our service providers operate. We take steps to ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, as required by law.

11) Children’s Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under 13, depending on your policy choice and jurisdiction. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us so we can delete it.

12) Third-Party Links

Our website or communications may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

13) Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the Last Updated date at the top. If changes are significant, we may notify you via the website or email.

14) Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data, contact:

The Write House
Email: info@writehouse.org