1. Introduction

The Royal Master’s Montessori Centre (“RMMC”, “we”, “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal data. This policy explains how we collect, use, store, and safeguard information provided through our website, application processes, and academic activities.

We process personal data in accordance with the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR) and applicable standards for educational institutions.

Last Updated: March 2026

2. Information We Collect

To administer admissions and academic programmes, we collect the following categories of data:

• Personal Identification: Name, date of birth, passport photograph, and contact details (phone number, email address, residential address).

• Academic and Professional Records: Curriculum Vitae (CV), academic transcripts, employment history, and reference letters.

• Sensitive Personal Data: Health declarations relating to physical and mental fitness, where required for admission into the Diploma Programme.

• Financial Data: Records of application fees and tuition payments.

• Technical Data: IP address, browser type, and cookies collected to support website functionality and performance.


3. Purpose of Processing

Your data is processed for the following purposes:

• Admissions: To assess eligibility, academic readiness, and suitability for participation in the programme.
• Accreditation and Certification: To register students with the Montessori Accreditation Council for Teacher Education (MACTE). This may involve the transfer of required student data to the United States for certification purposes.
• Student Records: To maintain accurate academic records and verify qualifications when required.
• Communication: To provide information relating to applications, programme delivery, schedules, and institutional policies.


4. Data Sharing and Third Parties

RMMC does not sell or rent personal data. Data may be shared where necessary with:

• Accrediting Bodies: Montessori Accreditation Council for Teacher Education (MACTE), United States.

• Examiners: External examiners for assessment and moderation.

• Regulatory Authorities: Government or regulatory bodies, where required by law.


5. Data Security and Retention

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access, loss, or misuse.

• Physical Records: Stored in secure, access-controlled archives at our Alausa facility.

• Digital Records: Stored on secure systems with appropriate safeguards, including encryption where applicable.

Retention: Academic records are retained permanently for verification purposes. Data relating to unsuccessful applicants is deleted after the admissions cycle, except where retention is required by law.


6. Your Rights

Under the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR), you have the right to:

• Access: Request access to personal data held about you.

• Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.

• Erasure: Request deletion of personal data, subject to legal and academic record retention requirements.

• Objection: Object to the processing of your data for non-essential purposes.

Requests may be directed to: info@royalmastersmontessoricentre.com


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