Privacy Policy
Last Updated: 01/01/2026
Skill Verified Ltd (“Skill Verified”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information of users who access or use our website, platform, and services (collectively, the “Platform”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, share, and protect your information.
By using Skill Verified, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following categories of information:
1.1 Personal Information
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Full name
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Email address
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Phone number
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Country and location information
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Portfolio details and professional information
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Social media or professional profile links
1.2 Account & Verification Information
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Skills and service categories
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Portfolio submissions
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Assessment results and verification status
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Expert review feedback and scores
1.3 Payment Information
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Subscription and verification payment status
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Transaction references
Note: Skill Verified does not store your card or bank details. Payments are processed securely through third-party payment gateways.
1.4 Technical & Usage Data
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IP address
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Browser type and device information
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Pages visited and actions taken on the Platform
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Cookies and similar tracking technologies
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
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Create and manage your Skill Verified account
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Assess, verify, and display your professional skills
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Provide portfolio hosting and management services
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Process payments and subscriptions
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Communicate important updates, notifications, and service-related messages
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Improve platform performance, security, and user experience
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Prevent fraud, abuse, or misuse of the Platform
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Comply with legal and regulatory obligations
3. Public Information on Skill Verified
By using Skill Verified, you acknowledge and agree that certain information may be publicly visible, including:
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Your name or professional display name
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Portfolio content
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Verified skills and verification status
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Public contact links or social profiles you choose to display
You control what optional information is displayed publicly within your account settings.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Skill Verified uses cookies and similar technologies to:
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Maintain user sessions
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Understand how users interact with the Platform
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Improve functionality and performance
You may disable cookies through your browser settings, but some features of the Platform may not function properly.
5. Sharing of Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information.
We may share information only in the following circumstances:
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With trusted service providers (e.g., hosting, analytics, payment processors)
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With expert reviewers for skill assessment purposes
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To comply with legal obligations, court orders, or lawful requests
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To protect the rights, safety, and integrity of Skill Verified, users, or the public
All third parties are required to handle data in a secure and confidential manner.
6. Data Retention
We retain your information only for as long as necessary to:
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Provide our services
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Maintain verification records
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Comply with legal and accounting obligations
You may request deletion of your account, subject to retention requirements for compliance and fraud prevention.
7. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information against:
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Unauthorized access
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Loss or misuse
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Alteration or disclosure
However, no online system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:
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Access your personal data
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Correct inaccurate information
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Request deletion of your data
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Withdraw consent where applicable
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Object to certain data processing activities
Requests can be made by contacting us using the details below.
9. Third-Party Links
The Platform may contain links to third-party websites or services. Skill Verified is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party platforms.
10. Children’s Privacy
Skill Verified is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. Continued use of the Platform constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
12. Contact Information
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your data, contact us at:
Skill Verified Ltd
Email: support@skillverified.org
Website: www.skillverified.org
This Privacy Policy is designed to align with global data protection principles, including applicable Nigerian data protection regulations.