Data Privacy Policy
Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning, Sokoto State
Effective Date: May 1, 2025
1. Introduction
The Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning, Sokoto State (“the Ministry”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy, confidentiality, and security of the personal and organizational data collected through our platforms and activities.
This Data Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, protect, and disclose the data you share with us, particularly through the Ministry’s official website (https://mbep.sk.gov.ng) and digital data collection tools, including the Partner Data Form.
By engaging with our website or submitting information to us, you agree to the practices described in this Policy.
2. Data We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
A. Organizational and Project Data
Organization name, address and contact information
Project name(s), descriptions, locations, timelines, exit strategy, sustainability plan and thematic areas
Sectoral focus areas and target beneficiaries
Funding sources and implementing partners
B. Personal Information
Full names of contact persons
Designation and official email addresses
Phone numbers
C. Web Usage Data
IP address, device type, browser type
Pages visited, time spent, and date/time of access
3. Purpose of Data Collection
We collect and process data for the following reasons:
To maintain an accurate and up-to-date Development Partner Dashboard
To support planning, coordination, and alignment of development efforts in the state
To facilitate internal monitoring, reporting, and decision-making
To improve public transparency and accountability in development interventions
To ensure efficient stakeholder engagement and avoid duplication of efforts
4. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell or share personal or organizational data with third parties for marketing or commercial purposes.
Your data may be shared only with:
Relevant government departments within Sokoto State for planning and coordination
Authorized staff of the Ministry for operational and reporting needs
Public dashboards, only with prior aggregation and anonymization, unless explicit consent is provided for disclosure
All disclosures are governed by strict confidentiality protocols.
5. Data Security
We take data security seriously. Measures in place include:
Hosting all data on secure, encrypted government-managed servers
Role-based access control and activity logging
Regular security updates and infrastructure monitoring
Staff training on data protection and confidentiality
6. Your Rights
As a data provider, you have the right to:
Request access to the data you submitted
Request correction or update of inaccurate information
Request that your data be deleted (where applicable)
Withdraw consent at any time (subject to legal and operational constraints)
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at: info@mbep.sk.gov.ng
7. Retention of Data
Data collected will be retained only for as long as it is necessary for the purposes stated above, or as required by law. After the retention period, data will be securely archived or deleted.
8. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external websites. The Ministry is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of such sites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies separately.
9. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Policy periodically. All changes will be posted on this page with the effective date. We encourage users to review this page from time to time to stay informed of any updates.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or complaints regarding this Policy or our data practices, please contact:
Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning
Sokoto State Government
Email: info@mbep.sk.gov.ng
Website: https://mbep.sk.gov.ng
Phone: +234 (0)704 3416479