SICILINK OPERATIONAL PRIVACY POLICY

Effective Date: 25 August 2026
Website: www.sicilink.org
Organisation: Split Image Creative International (SICI), trading as Sicilink

1. Introduction

Sicilink, operated by Split Image Creative International (SICI), respects the privacy of individuals who visit our website, contact us, apply for training, participate in our programmes, purchase our services, partner with us, or interact with us through digital platforms.

This Privacy Policy explains how Sicilink collects, uses, stores, protects and discloses personal information obtained through www.sicilink.org, our training programmes, inquiry forms, registration forms, payment processes, communications, events, social-media activities and other legitimate business activities.

By using our website or voluntarily providing personal information to Sicilink, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.

2. Who We Are

Sicilink is a digital creative consulting, skills development and entrepreneurship platform operated by Split Image Creative International (SICI).

Our activities may include:

Creative and digital skills training

Barbering, hairstyling and beauty-related skills development

Entrepreneurship and business development training

Digital branding and marketing

Creative consulting

Business promotion and networking

Events, competitions and programmes

Partnerships with individuals, businesses, salons and organisations

3. Information We Collect

Depending on how you interact with Sicilink, we may collect:

A. Information You Provide Directly

This may include:

Full name

Email address

Telephone number

Business or organisation name

Business location

Address where necessary

Training interests

Programme application information

Enquiry details

Information provided through contact or inquiry forms

Payment-related information required to confirm a transaction

Information you voluntarily provide when communicating with us

B. Training and Programme Information

If you register for a Sicilink programme, we may collect information necessary to administer your participation, including:

Course or programme selected

Registration information

Attendance

Assessment results

Certificates issued

Training progress

Relevant communication records

C. Website and Technical Information

When you use our website, certain technical information may be collected automatically by our website provider or third-party services. This may include:

IP address

Browser type

Device type

Operating system

Pages visited

Approximate location derived from technical information

Date and time of visits

Website interaction information

D. Cookies

Sicilink may use cookies and similar technologies to improve website functionality, understand visitor behaviour, remember preferences and improve our services.

Where required, appropriate consent mechanisms will be used for non-essential cookies.

4. How We Use Personal Information

Sicilink may use personal information to:

Respond to enquiries.

Register individuals for training programmes.

Administer courses, events and competitions.

Communicate programme information.

Process and confirm payments.

Provide certificates and programme records.

Provide consulting or other requested services.

Improve our website and services.

Conduct legitimate business administration.

Prevent fraud, misuse or unauthorised activity.

Maintain appropriate business and financial records.

Send marketing or promotional communications where permitted.

Meet legal, regulatory or contractual obligations.

Protect the rights, property and safety of Sicilink, participants and other persons.

5. Marketing Communications

Sicilink may send information about new courses, programmes, events, competitions, consulting services and other activities.

Where consent is required, we will obtain appropriate consent before sending direct marketing communications.

You may unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions provided or contacting Sicilink.

Unsubscribing from marketing communications does not prevent us from sending important administrative or transactional communications relating to a service or programme you have requested.

6. Payments

Where payment is made through a third-party payment provider, payment information may be processed directly by that provider.

Sicilink does not intend to store complete debit-card or credit-card numbers, CVV/security codes or online banking passwords on its own website.

Payment providers may process information according to their own privacy policies and security procedures.

7. Information Sharing

Sicilink does not sell personal information to third parties.

We may share information where reasonably necessary with:

Website and hosting providers

Payment service providers

Email and communication service providers

Training or programme partners

Professional advisers

Technology and software providers

Government or regulatory authorities where legally required

Law-enforcement authorities where legally required

Service providers acting on our instructions

Where third parties process information on our behalf, Sicilink will take reasonable steps to ensure that personal information is handled appropriately.

8. Social Media and Public Content

Sicilink may operate social-media pages and accounts.

If you voluntarily post or submit content intended for public publication, such as photographs, videos, testimonials, competition entries or business profiles, that content may become publicly accessible.

Where Sicilink intends to use identifiable photographs, videos, testimonials or other personal content for promotional purposes, we will seek appropriate permission where required.

9. Children's Privacy

Sicilink's programmes and services may have different age requirements.

Where a programme involves individuals under the applicable age of consent, Sicilink may require appropriate parental or guardian involvement or consent.

We do not knowingly collect children's personal information for purposes unrelated to a legitimate programme or service.

If a parent or guardian believes that a child has provided personal information improperly, they may contact us so that the matter can be reviewed.

10. Data Security

Sicilink takes reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal information against:

Unauthorised access

Accidental loss

Destruction

Alteration

Unauthorised disclosure

Misuse

However, no internet transmission or electronic storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Users should avoid submitting highly sensitive information through ordinary website forms unless specifically requested through a secure process.

11. Data Retention

Sicilink will retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purpose for which it was collected, including:

Providing services

Administering training

Maintaining programme and certification records

Handling enquiries

Meeting accounting requirements

Meeting legal or regulatory obligations

Resolving disputes

Protecting legitimate business interests

When information is no longer reasonably required, Sicilink will take reasonable steps to securely delete, destroy or anonymise it.

Some records, such as financial, contractual, certification or regulatory records, may need to be retained for longer periods.

12. Your Privacy Rights

Subject to applicable law, you may have rights relating to your personal information, including the right to:

Request access to personal information we hold about you.

Request correction of inaccurate information.

Request deletion where legally applicable.

Object to or restrict certain processing.

Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.

Request information about how your personal information is being used.

Make a complaint concerning the handling of your personal information.

Some requests may be subject to legal or regulatory limitations.

13. Nigeria Data Protection

Sicilink will handle personal information in accordance with applicable Nigerian data-protection requirements, including the Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023 (NDPA) and applicable regulations and guidance.

Where Sicilink processes personal information in another jurisdiction, additional privacy requirements may apply depending on the circumstances.

14. International Data Transfers

Some of our technology, communication, hosting or payment providers may process information outside Nigeria.

Where personal information is transferred internationally, Sicilink will take reasonable steps to ensure that the transfer and subsequent processing comply with applicable data-protection requirements.

15. Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, social-media platforms, payment providers or other online services.

Sicilink is not responsible for the privacy practices, security or content of third-party websites.

Users should review the privacy policies of third-party services before providing personal information to them.

16. Accuracy of Information

Sicilink relies on individuals to provide accurate and up-to-date information.

If your personal information changes, you may contact us to request that our records be updated.

17. Data Breaches and Security Incidents

Where Sicilink becomes aware of a personal-data breach, we will assess the incident and take reasonable steps to contain, investigate and remedy it.

Where notification is required by applicable law, Sicilink will make the required notification to the appropriate authority and/or affected individuals within the applicable timeframe.

18. Website Forms

Information submitted through Sicilink website forms may be used to:

Respond to the enquiry

Contact the person who submitted the form

Provide requested information

Register the person for a programme

Follow up on a service request

Maintain appropriate business records

Information submitted through a form should be limited to information reasonably necessary for the stated purpose.

19. Changes to This Privacy Policy

Sicilink may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in:

Our services

Website functionality

Technology

Legal requirements

Data-protection practices

The updated policy will be published on www.sicilink.org, together with the revised effective date.

20. Contact Us

For privacy questions, requests or concerns, please contact Sicilink through the official contact details published on our website.

Sicilink / Split Image Creative International (SICI)
Website: www.sicilink.org

When contacting us regarding personal information, please provide enough information for us to identify your request. We may request reasonable verification of identity before releasing or changing personal information.

21. Acceptance

By using the Sicilink website and voluntarily providing personal information, you acknowledge that you have had an opportunity to read this Privacy Policy.

This Privacy Policy should be read together with Sicilink's other applicable website terms, programme terms, payment terms and consent notices.

Last Updated: 25 August 2026