Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 25, 2026

1 Introduction

Joseph Ayo Babalola University is committed to protecting the privacy of our students, staff, and portal users. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you access our University Portal, including any related academic platforms, mobile applications, or digital services connected thereto (collectively, the "University Portal").

2 Information We Collect

We collect information necessary to facilitate your academic journey and administrative interactions. The information we may collect on the University Portal includes:

Personal Data

Personally identifiable information such as your full name, residential address, email address, telephone number, date of birth, gender, state of origin, and next-of-kin details provided during admission or registration processes.

Academic Data

Information related to your academic records, including matriculation number, course registrations, examination results, attendance records, and other educational data required for the administration of your studentship.

Financial Data

Information related to fee payments, such as transaction reference numbers and payment history. We do not store sensitive card details on our servers; all payments are processed through secure, regulated payment gateways.

3 Use of Your Information

We use the information collected to provide a seamless academic and administrative experience. Specifically, we may use your information to:

Create and manage your student or staff profile on the University Portal.
Process academic registrations, fee payments, and other university-related transactions.
Generate academic transcripts, results, and progress reports.
Communicate important university announcements, deadlines, and academic updates.
Ensure compliance with National Universities Commission (NUC) regulations and internal university policies.
Enhance the security and operational efficiency of the University Portal.

4 Disclosure of Your Information

We respect your data privacy and only share information in specific circumstances:

Regulatory Compliance: We may disclose information to the National Universities Commission (NUC), Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), or other regulatory bodies as required by law.
Service Providers: We may share data with trusted third-party service providers who assist us with payment processing, data hosting, or communication services, subject to strict confidentiality agreements.
Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required to do so by law or in the good faith belief that such action is necessary to comply with legal obligations or protect the rights and safety of the University community.

5 Security of Your Information

We implement robust administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect your personal and academic data. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, we advise users to maintain the confidentiality of their portal login credentials.

Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or data practices, please contact the University Registry or ICT Directorate:

Joseph Ayo Babalola University
Ikeji Arakeji, Osun State, Nigeria

helpdesk@jabu.edu.ng