Privacy Policy

Last updated: 23rd November 2025

SK Collective (the Samuel-Kanu Collective) is committed to protecting your privacy. We comply with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the Data Protection Act 2018, and all relevant UK privacy laws.

This policy explains what personal data we collect, how we use it, and your rights.

By using our website, completing a form, communicating with us, or interacting with us on social media, you agree to this Privacy Policy.

1. Who We Are (Data Controller)

SK Collective
United Kingdom
Email: hello@skcollectivehq.com

SK Collective is the data controller for the personal data collected through our website, forms, email, WhatsApp, and social media channels.

2. How We Collect Personal Data

We collect personal data in the following ways:

Information you provide directly

• Contact forms and application forms
• Email enquiries
• Messages through WhatsApp
• Direct messages through social media (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn)
• Newsletter sign-up forms
• Project briefs and discovery call requests
• CVs, portfolios, and cohort applications

Information collected automatically

• Device and browser details
• Website usage and page visit data
• Basic analytics (via Google Sites and Google Analytics, if enabled)

Information from social media

If you interact with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, or other platforms, we may receive your public profile information, depending on your privacy settings.

We do not collect sensitive personal data unless you voluntarily provide it.

3. Personal Data We Collect

Depending on your interaction with us, we may collect:

For clients:
• Name
• Email
• Phone or WhatsApp number
• Organisation
• Project details and documents

For cohort applicants:
• Name
• Email
• Phone or WhatsApp number
• Location
• Skills and experience
• CV, portfolio or LinkedIn link
• Availability
• Application answers

For newsletter subscribers:
• Email address
• Subscription preferences

For social media and website users:
• Username or profile name
• Public profile data
• Message content
• Basic website analytics

4. How We Use Your Personal Data

We only use your data for legitimate reasons, including:

To communicate with you

• Responding to enquiries
• Scheduling discovery calls
• Project updates
• WhatsApp, email, or direct message communication

To deliver our services

• Project management
• Talent matching
• Client communication
• Quality assurance

For cohort applications

• Reviewing applications
• Contacting you about opportunities
• Managing cohort activities

For newsletters and updates

• Sending occasional updates, news, opportunities, and resources
(Only if you choose to subscribe. You can unsubscribe any time.)

For improvement and operations

• Internal record keeping
• Improving our website, services, and communication

We do not use your data for automated decision-making or profiling.

5. Legal Basis for Processing (UK GDPR)

We process your personal data on the following legal bases:

• Consent — when you submit a form, subscribe to a newsletter, or message us on social media
• Legitimate interests — to communicate with clients, review applications, run SK Collective, and maintain safe operations
• Contract — when we deliver a service or enter into an agreement with you
• Legal obligation — when required for tax, accounting, or legal compliance

You can withdraw consent at any time.

6. How We Store and Protect Your Data

We store your data securely using trusted providers such as:

• Google Workspace
• Google Drive
• Google Forms
• WhatsApp
• Email platforms (e.g., Gmail or newsletter tools)

We use access controls, secure storage, and good data protection practices.
Only authorised team members may access your information.

We never sell your personal data.

7. When We Share Your Data

We only share your data when necessary:

• With our UK-based team for client communication and project coordination
• With vetted mentors or team members in Nigeria when relevant to a project or application
• With service providers we use to operate (Google, WhatsApp, email platforms)
• With legal authorities if required by law

We do not share your data for marketing purposes.

8. International Transfers

As part of our UK–Nigeria partnership, certain project information may be shared with team members in Nigeria only when required for project delivery or mentoring.

We ensure data is shared securely and only when necessary.

9. How Long We Keep Your Data

We keep your data only as long as needed:

• Client information: while the project is active plus up to 24 months
• Cohort applications: up to 12 months
• Newsletter subscriptions: until you unsubscribe
• Social media messages: as long as the message is stored on the platform
• Email enquiries: up to 12 months
• Legal or financial records: as required by law

You can request deletion at any time.

10. Your Rights (Under UK GDPR)

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Ask us to correct inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data
• Withdraw consent at any time
• Restrict or object to processing in certain cases
• Request data portability
• Complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

To exercise your rights, contact:
hello@skcollectivehq.com

11. Cookies and Website Tracking

Our website runs on Google Sites, which may use cookies for:

• Basic website functionality
• Website analytics
• Performance improvement

We do not use cookies for advertising or tracking across other websites.

12. Newsletters and Marketing

If you sign up for newsletters or updates, we will only send messages you have opted into.

You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in the email or by contacting us.

We do not send unsolicited marketing messages.

13. Contact Us About Your Data

If you have questions about your data or this policy, email us at:
hello@skcollectivehq.com

14. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy when needed. Any updates will appear on this page with a new “Last updated” date.