Plain-English Summary: We collect your name and email when you sign up for our free book or training programmes. We use it to send you what you asked for, and occasionally relevant resources. We never sell your data. You can unsubscribe or request deletion at any time.
Section 01
Who We Are
This Privacy Policy applies to Jude Akinkuade operating under the brand Finance AI with Jude Akinkuade and associated platforms including the ICAN Success Blueprint Academy, accessible at thejudeakinkuade.com and theicansuccessblueprint.com.ng (collectively, "we", "us", or "our").
We are committed to protecting the privacy of everyone who visits our website, downloads our resources, or engages with our services. This policy explains what personal data we collect, why we collect it, how we use it, and what rights you have.
We comply with the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR) 2019 issued by the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), and where applicable, align with globally accepted data protection standards including the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
Section 02
Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:
Information You Provide Directly
- Identity data: First name, last name, professional title
- Contact data: Email address, phone number (where provided)
- Professional data: Organisation name, professional designation (e.g. ACA), job role
- Transaction data: Payment and billing information when purchasing products or services (processed by our payment providers — we do not store card details)
- Communications data: Messages, enquiries, or feedback you send us
Information Collected Automatically
- Technical data: IP address, browser type, device type, operating system
- Usage data: Pages visited, time spent, links clicked, referral source
- Cookie data: Preferences and session information (see Section 11)
Section 03
How We Collect Your Data
We collect your personal data through the following means:
- Lead capture forms on our website (e.g. free book download, newsletter sign-up, bootcamp registration)
- Booking and enquiry forms when you request a speaking engagement or consulting session
- Course enrolment on the ICAN Success Blueprint Academy platform
- Email correspondence you initiate with us directly
- Social media platforms (LinkedIn, Facebook) when you follow, message, or engage with our content
- Analytics tools that collect data automatically when you browse our website
Section 04
Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data only where we have a lawful basis to do so. The legal bases we rely on are:
- Consent: You have given clear, informed consent — for example, by submitting your email address to receive our free book or newsletter. You may withdraw consent at any time.
- Contract: Processing is necessary to fulfil a contract with you — for example, delivering a course you have purchased, or providing a consulting service you have engaged us for.
- Legitimate interests: We have a legitimate interest in communicating with existing clients and subscribers about relevant services, provided this does not override your rights and interests.
- Legal obligation: In limited cases, we may be required to process data to comply with applicable law (e.g. financial record-keeping obligations).
Note on Consent Withdrawal: Where our processing is based on your consent, you have the right to withdraw it at any time by clicking "Unsubscribe" in any of our emails or contacting us directly. Withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out before the withdrawal.
Section 05
How We Use Your Data
We use your personal data for the following purposes:
- To deliver requested resources, including the free eBook and paid publications
- To process enrolments in our bootcamps, courses, and training programmes
- To send you relevant educational content, updates, and offers related to AI in finance — where you have consented
- To respond to your enquiries, booking requests, and support queries
- To fulfil contractual obligations for consulting and speaking engagements
- To improve our website, content, and services based on usage data
- To maintain records required by law, including financial and tax records
- To protect the security and integrity of our platforms
We will never use your data for automated decision-making or profiling that produces significant legal or similar effects on you without your explicit consent.
Section 06
Tools & Third-Party Platforms We Use
In delivering our services, we use the following tools that may process your personal data:
- Mailchimp / ConvertKit — Email marketing and subscriber management. Your email address and name are stored on their platforms in accordance with their respective privacy policies.
- Google Forms / Google Workspace — For enquiry forms, event registrations, and client intake. Data is stored in Google's infrastructure.
- Google Analytics — Website analytics. Collects anonymised usage data via cookies to help us understand how visitors use our site.
- Payment Processors (Paystack / Flutterwave / Stripe) — For secure payment processing. We do not store card or banking details on our servers.
- Zoom / Google Meet — For virtual training sessions and consulting calls. Subject to those providers' own privacy policies.
- LMS Platform (LearnDash / WooCommerce) — For course delivery at the ICAN Success Blueprint Academy. Enrolment and progress data is stored within this system.
All third-party tools we use are selected for their compliance commitments and industry-standard security practices. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these providers as they govern their own data processing.
Section 07
Data Sharing & Disclosure
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to any third party. We may share your data only in the following limited circumstances:
- Service providers: Third-party tools listed in Section 06 that process data on our behalf under data processing agreements
- Legal requirements: Where we are legally obliged to disclose data (e.g. court order, regulatory authority request)
- Professional advisors: Lawyers or accountants under strict confidentiality obligations, where necessary
- Business transfers: In the unlikely event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of business assets, your data may be transferred — you will be notified in advance
Any third parties we engage are contractually required to handle your data in accordance with applicable data protection law.
Section 08
Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by applicable law. Our general retention schedule is:
- Email subscribers: For the duration of your subscription. Data is deleted within 30 days of unsubscription.
- Course and training records: For up to 7 years following completion, to satisfy professional and financial record-keeping obligations.
- Client and consulting records: For 7 years after the end of an engagement, in accordance with Nigerian financial record-keeping regulations.
- General enquiries: For up to 12 months after the enquiry is resolved, unless an ongoing relationship is established.
- Payment records: As required by tax and financial regulations — typically 7 years.
- Website analytics: Aggregated, anonymised data may be retained indefinitely as it cannot be used to identify individuals.
When data is no longer required, it is securely deleted or anonymised so it can no longer be associated with you.
Section 09
Your Rights
Under the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR) and aligned global standards, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Right to access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
- Right to rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
- Right to erasure: Request deletion of your personal data ("right to be forgotten"), subject to legal retention requirements
- Right to restriction: Request that we limit how we process your data in certain circumstances
- Right to data portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
- Right to object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests, including for direct marketing
- Right to withdraw consent: Where processing is based on consent, withdraw it at any time
- Right to lodge a complaint: File a complaint with NITDA (the Nigerian data protection authority) at nitda.gov.ng
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at hello@thejudeakinkuade.com. We will respond within 30 days.
Section 10
Data Security
We take the security of your personal data seriously and implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect it against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:
- SSL/TLS encryption across all our web platforms (HTTPS)
- Access controls — only authorised personnel can access personal data
- Regular review of our data processing practices and security posture
- Use of reputable, security-certified third-party tools (see Section 06)
No method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security. In the event of a data breach that poses a risk to your rights and freedoms, we will notify affected individuals and the appropriate regulatory authority in accordance with applicable law.
Section 11
Cookies & Tracking
Our website uses cookies — small text files stored on your device — to enhance your experience and gather usage analytics. The types of cookies we use include:
- Essential cookies: Necessary for the website to function (e.g. session management). Cannot be disabled.
- Analytics cookies: Collect anonymised data on how visitors use our site (via Google Analytics). Help us improve content and navigation.
- Preference cookies: Remember your choices (e.g. language, settings) to improve your experience.
You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. Disabling analytics cookies will not affect your ability to use the site. By continuing to use our site, you consent to our use of cookies as described.
Section 12
Children's Privacy
Our services are directed exclusively at adults and working professionals. We do not knowingly collect personal data from anyone under the age of 18. If you believe we have inadvertently collected data from a minor, please contact us immediately and we will take prompt steps to delete it.
Section 13
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or operational circumstances. When we make material changes, we will:
- Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page
- Notify active email subscribers of significant changes
- Where required by law, seek renewed consent
We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of our services after changes are published constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.
Section 14
Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact us:
Jude Akinkuade
Finance AI with Jude Akinkuade
Email: hello@thejudeakinkuade.com
Website: thejudeakinkuade.com
Location: Ibadan, Nigeria
We aim to respond to all privacy-related enquiries within 30 days of receipt.