Privacy Policy

Effective Date: June 11, 2026

1. Introduction & Scope

Bridge Ventures Scale Limited (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates a registered corporate ecosystem offering leadership development, mentorship, and business growth pipelines. This policy outlines how we collect, process, share, and protect personal data in compliance with the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA) 2023 and, where applicable, the GDPR.

2. Data Categories Collected

Identity Data: Name, date of birth, identity documents, academic/career status.
Contact Data: Email, phone/WhatsApp, physical/geographic location.
Professional & Portfolio Data: CVs, portfolio URLs, skills metrics, track records.
Technical & Behavioural Data: IP address, login metrics, session logs.
Biometric & Audio-Visual Data: Video introductions and recorded interview streams.

3. Legal Bases for Processing

Consent, contractual necessity (enrolment, placement tracking), and legitimate interests (candidate authenticity verification, platform integrity, screening).

4. Data Sharing & International Transfers

Shared with verified corporate partners, mentors, and investors solely to facilitate internship, mentorship, or funding opportunities. International transfers are governed by Standard Contractual Clauses aligned with NDPC mandates.

5. Data Retention & Erasure

Data is retained only as long as necessary. You may request access, rectification, portability, or erasure by contacting our Data Protection Officer at dpo@bridgeventuresscale.com.