Privacy Policy

1. Who We Are

Nollywood CV Limited is a company registered under the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, operating NollywoodCV.com, a digital talent and casting platform for the Nigerian film industry.

For all data protection matters, you may contact us at:

Email: hello@nollywoodcv.com
Website: www.nollywoodcv.com

2. What Personal Data We Collect

2.1 Data You Provide Directly

When you register or use the Platform, we may collect:

• Full name, stage name, and profile photograph.
• Email address and phone number.
• Date of birth and gender.
• Professional biography, CV details, skills, and experience.
• Portfolio materials including images, video reels, and audio recordings.
• Payment information where applicable (processed securely through third-party providers).
• Communications you send to us, including support requests and complaints.

2.2 Data Collected Automatically

When you visit NollywoodCV.com, we automatically collect:

• IP address and device identifiers.
• Browser type, operating system, and language settings.
• Pages visited, time spent on the Platform, and navigation patterns.
• Referring URLs and search terms used to find the Platform.
• Cookie data and tracking tool data, including data collected by Google Analytics (see Clause 8 for full cookie details).

2.3 Data From Third Parties

We may receive personal data about you from third-party platforms (such as social media networks) if you choose to connect those accounts to your NollywoodCV.com profile.

3. Legal Basis for Processing Your Data

Under the NDPA 2023 and GAID 2025, Nollywood CV Limited processes your personal data only where a lawful basis exists. The legal bases we rely on are:

• Consent - where you have given us clear, freely given, and informed consent, including for the use of non-essential cookies and marketing communications.
• Contractual necessity - where processing is required to provide you with the services you have requested through the Platform.
• Legal obligation - where we are required to process your data to comply with Nigerian law or the directives of a regulatory authority.
• Legitimate interests - where processing is necessary for our legitimate business interests, provided those interests are not overridden by your rights and freedoms.

4. How We Use Your Personal Data

We use the personal data we collect for the following purposes:

• To create and manage your user account and profile on the Platform.
• To display your profile to casting directors, producers, and other industry professionals.
• To facilitate connections and opportunities within the Nigerian film industry.
• To send you service-related communications, including account notifications and policy updates.
• To send you marketing and promotional materials where you have given your consent.
• To improve the Platform through analytics, user research, and performance monitoring.
• To detect, prevent, and investigate fraud, security breaches, and violations of our Terms and Conditions.
• To comply with our legal obligations under Nigerian law.

We will not use your personal data for purposes that are incompatible with those stated above without first obtaining your consent.

5. Sharing of Personal Data

Nollywood CV Limited does not sell your personal data. We may share your data only in the following circumstances:

• With casting directors, producers, and industry professionals who access the Platform in accordance with its purpose as a talent-connecting service.
• With trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating the Platform, including hosting providers, analytics providers, and payment processors. All such providers are required to process your data in accordance with the NDPA 2023 and the GAID 2025.
• Where required by law, court order, or a directive from a Nigerian government authority or regulatory body.
• In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets involving Nollywood CV Limited, in which case users will be notified in advance.

Your contact details will never be sold, traded, or disclosed to advertisers or marketing companies without your explicit consent.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as is necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including any legal or regulatory retention obligations.

Where you deactivate your account, we will retain certain data for a reasonable period as required by Nigerian law before deletion. You may request full deletion of your data by contacting us at hello@nollywoodcv.com, and we will respond within the timeframes prescribed by the NDPA 2023 and the GAID 2025.

7. Your Rights as a Data Subject

Under the NDPA 2023 and the GAID 2025, you have the following rights with respect to your personal data held by Nollywood CV Limited:

• Right to be informed - to know what data we hold about you and how it is used.
• Right of access - to request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Right to rectification - to request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Right to erasure - to request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten"), subject to legal retention obligations.
• Right to data portability - to receive your data in a structured, commonly used format.
• Right to object - to object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing.
• Right to restriction - to request that we limit the processing of your data in certain circumstances.
• Right to withdraw consent - to withdraw any consent you have previously given at any time, without affecting the lawfulness of processing prior to withdrawal.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at hello@nollywoodcv.com. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) at www.ndpc.gov.ng if you believe your rights have been violated.

8. Cookies and Tracking Tools

NollywoodCV.com uses cookies and similar tracking tools to improve your experience on the Platform. In accordance with Article 19 of the GAID 2025, we are required to obtain your informed, freely given consent before deploying any non-essential cookies.

8.1 Types of Cookies We Use

• Necessary cookies - these enable core functions such as login security and session management. They do not require your consent.
• Analytics cookies - we use Google Analytics to collect anonymous data about how users interact with the Platform. This helps us understand usage patterns and improve the Platform. These cookies require your consent.
• Marketing and preference cookies - where enabled, these allow us to remember your preferences and deliver more relevant content. These cookies require your consent.

8.2 Cookie Consent

When you first visit NollywoodCV.com, a cookie banner will be prominently displayed in accordance with the GAID 2025 requirement that such notices obstruct part of the screen and are visible without scrolling. The banner will explain what cookies are in use, who deploys them, and how you may accept or decline them.

You may withdraw your cookie consent at any time by adjusting your browser settings or by using the cookie preference tool on the Platform. Withdrawing consent will not affect the lawfulness of any processing that occurred prior to withdrawal.

8.3 Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google LLC. Google Analytics collects data such as your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on the Platform. This data is processed by Google in accordance with its own privacy policy. You may opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on available at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.

9. Data Security

Nollywood CV Limited implements appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include:

• Secure HTTPS encryption across the Platform.
• Access controls limiting data access to authorised personnel only.
• Regular security assessments and monitoring.

In the event of a data breach that poses a risk to your rights and freedoms, we will notify the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) within 72 hours of becoming aware of the breach, and we will notify affected users without undue delay, in accordance with the NDPA 2023 and the GAID 2025.

10. Children's Privacy

NollywoodCV.com is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13 without verifiable parental consent. If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided us with personal data without parental consent, we will delete that data promptly. Parents or guardians who believe their child has submitted data to the Platform should contact us immediately at hello@nollywoodcv.com.

11. International Data Transfers

Where any of our third-party service providers are located outside Nigeria, any transfer of your personal data to such providers will be carried out in compliance with the cross-border transfer requirements of the NDPA 2023 and the GAID 2025, including ensuring that adequate safeguards are in place to protect your data.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

Nollywood CV Limited may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or applicable Nigerian law. The updated Policy will be published on the Platform with a revised effective date. Your continued use of the Platform after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Policy. We encourage you to review this Policy periodically.

13. Contact and Complaints

For any questions, requests, or complaints regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us at:

Nollywood CV Limited
Email: hello@nollywoodcv.com
Website: www.nollywoodcv.com

If you are not satisfied with our response, you have the right to escalate your complaint to the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) at www.ndpc.gov.ng.

1. Our Commitment

Nollywood CV Limited is committed to protecting the intellectual property rights of creators, filmmakers, actors, and all rights holders within the Nigerian film industry and beyond. We take piracy and copyright infringement seriously and will act swiftly and decisively to address any violations on the Platform.

We operate as a service provider within the meaning of the Copyright Act 2022. We comply fully with our obligations under Part VII of that Act, including the mandatory notice-and-takedown regime established under Sections 54 and 55 of the Act.

2. Definition of Copyright Infringement and Piracy

For the purposes of this Policy, copyright infringement and piracy include but are not limited to:

• Uploading, sharing, streaming, or distributing any film, script, video, image, audio recording, or other creative work on the Platform without the authorisation of the copyright owner.
• Reproducing, copying, or redistributing content from the Platform or from other users without their express written consent.
• Circumventing or disabling any Technological Protection Measures (TPMs) or Digital Rights Management (DRM) tools applied to any content, contrary to Section 43 of the Copyright Act 2022.
• Importing or distributing infringing copies of copyrighted works in any format, including digital formats.
• Removing, altering, or falsifying any electronic rights management information attached to a work.
• Using another user's portfolio content, images, or profile materials without their consent.

3. User Responsibilities

Every user of NollywoodCV.com bears sole responsibility for all content they upload or share on the Platform. By uploading any content, you represent and warrant that:

• You are the original creator and copyright owner of the content, or you have obtained all necessary licences, permissions, and consents from the copyright owner to upload and share it on the Platform.
• Your content does not infringe the copyright, moral rights, or any other intellectual property rights of any third party.
• You have not circumvented any TPM or DRM measure in order to obtain or share the content.

Any breach of these representations exposes you to immediate account action by Nollywood CV Limited, as well as civil and criminal liability under the Copyright Act 2022 and the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, Etc.) Amendment Act 2024.

4. Prohibited Activities

The following activities are strictly prohibited on NollywoodCV.com:

• Uploading any full-length or partial Nollywood film, music video, script, or other audiovisual work that you do not own or have explicit authorisation to share.
• Downloading, recording, screen-capturing, or otherwise extracting content uploaded by other users without their consent.
• Using any automated tool, bot, or software to scrape, harvest, or download content from the Platform.
• Sharing links to or embedding content hosted on piracy sites or unauthorised streaming platforms.
• Commercially exploiting any content on the Platform without the express written consent of the rights holder.
• Circumventing any security or access control feature of the Platform.

5. Notice and Takedown Procedure

Nollywood CV Limited operates a formal notice-and-takedown procedure in compliance with Sections 54 and 55 of the Copyright Act 2022. If you are a copyright owner and you believe that content on NollywoodCV.com infringes your rights, you may submit a written infringement notice to us as follows:

5.1 How to Submit an Infringement Notice

Send your notice to hello@nollywoodcv.com with the subject line: COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT NOTICE.

Your notice must include:

• Your full name, contact details, and a statement of your capacity as the rights holder or authorised agent.
• A clear description of the copyrighted work you claim has been infringed.
• The specific URL or location on the Platform where the infringing content is found.
• Evidence of your ownership of or authorisation to act in respect of the copyrighted work.
• A statement made in good faith that the use of the material is not authorised by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.
• A declaration that the information in your notice is accurate and that you are the rights holder or are authorised to act on behalf of the rights holder.

5.2 Our Response

Upon receipt of a valid infringement notice, Nollywood CV Limited will:

• Acknowledge receipt of the notice promptly.
• Investigate the claim and, where infringement is verified, expeditiously remove or disable access to the infringing content in accordance with Section 55 of the Copyright Act 2022.
• Notify the user who uploaded the content that it has been removed and the reason for removal.
• Maintain a record of the notice and takedown action taken.

A service provider that complies with a valid takedown notice is afforded a statutory defence under Section 55(6) of the Copyright Act 2022 and shall not be liable to any person for actions taken in good faith compliance with such a notice.

5.3 Stay-Down Obligation

In accordance with Section 54(3) of the Copyright Act 2022, Nollywood CV Limited will take reasonable technical measures to prevent the re-upload of content that has been the subject of a verified takedown notice. Any user who re-uploads content that has been taken down for copyright infringement will face immediate account suspension and may be reported to the Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC).

5.4 Counter-Notice

If you believe that content of yours has been removed in error, you may submit a counter-notice to hello@nollywoodcv.com. Your counter-notice must include your full contact details, identification of the removed content and its previous location, and a statement made in good faith that the content was removed as a result of a mistake or misidentification. Nollywood CV Limited will review counter-notices in accordance with the Copyright Act 2022 and restore content where appropriate.

6. Repeat Infringer Policy

Nollywood CV Limited maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy toward repeat copyright infringement, in accordance with the account suspension provisions of the Copyright Act 2022. Users who repeatedly infringe the rights of others will have their accounts permanently suspended without further notice. Nollywood CV Limited reserves the right to determine what constitutes repeated infringement based on the number, nature, and severity of verified infringement reports against a user.

Permanent suspension does not preclude Nollywood CV Limited from pursuing civil remedies or reporting the user to the Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) or law enforcement authorities.

7. Protection of Your Content on the Platform

Nollywood CV Limited takes the following measures to protect the content that users upload to the Platform:

• Implementation of secure access controls to restrict unauthorised downloads or redistribution of content.
• Monitoring for suspicious upload activity that may indicate infringing material.
• Enforcement of the notice-and-takedown regime described in Clause 5 above.

We also strongly encourage all users to take their own protective measures, including watermarking images and video materials before uploading them to the Platform, and registering their works with the Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) for additional legal protection.

8. Consequences of Violation

Users found to have violated this Policy may face any or all of the following:

• Immediate removal of the infringing content from the Platform.
• Formal warning issued to the user's account.
• Temporary suspension or permanent termination of the user's account.
• Reporting to the Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) for investigation and potential prosecution.
• Reporting to law enforcement authorities under the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, Etc.) Amendment Act 2024.
• Civil legal action by Nollywood CV Limited or the aggrieved rights holder, including claims for damages, injunctive relief, and account of profits.

9. Disclaimer of Liability

Nollywood CV Limited is not the author or producer of user-uploaded content and does not pre-screen all materials submitted to the Platform. However, upon receiving a valid infringement notice, we will act in accordance with our obligations under the Copyright Act 2022. Nollywood CV Limited shall not be liable for copyright infringement committed by users, provided we comply promptly with valid takedown notices as required by law.

10. Contact

All infringement notices, counter-notices, and copyright-related enquiries should be directed to:

Nollywood CV Limited
Email: hello@nollywoodcv.com
Subject line: COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT NOTICE

For general enquiries about this Policy, you may also contact the Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) at www.copyright.gov.ng.