Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 3/3/2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to the National Institute of Professional Engineers and Scientists (NIPES). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you visit our website (https://nipes.org) or engage with our services. By using our website, you consent to the collection, processing, and storage of your personal data in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

Personal Information:

Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address.
Membership registration details.
Payment details (processed securely by third-party providers).

Technical & Usage Information:

IP address, browser type, and website interactions collected via cookies.
Device information and user interactions for security and website improvements.

Compliance & Legal Information:

Information required for regulatory compliance in Nigeria and the United States.
Verification details for membership, professional certifications, and event participation.

3. How We Use Your Information

We process your data for the following purposes:

Membership management.
Training & certification.
Journal & research submissions.
Website security and analytics.
Legal and regulatory compliance.

4. How We Protect Your Data

We implement industry-standard security measures including encryption, access controls, and secure cloud hosting to protect your personal information.

5. Data Sharing & Third-Party Access

We do not sell or rent your personal data.
We may share information with:
- Payment processors for secure transactions.
- Government authorities when required by law.
- Research partners with user consent.

6. International Data Transfers

Since NIPES operates in both Nigeria and the United States, personal data may be transferred between these jurisdictions in compliance with:

Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA)
U.S. Federal and State Data Privacy Laws

7. Your Rights & Choices

You have the right to:

Request access, correction, or deletion of your personal data.
Withdraw consent for marketing communications.
Request data portability for your membership records.

8. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on our website.

📧 For inquiries, contact:
NIPES (U.S.)
📍 82 Wendell Ave. STE100 Pittsfield Massachusetts 01201, United States

NIPES Nigeria Office
📍 1, River Ethiope road, Faculty of Engineering, University of Benin, Edo State

🔗 Website: https://nipes.org

Terms & Conditions

Last Updated: 3/3/2025

1. Introduction

These Terms & Conditions govern your use of NIPES’ website (https://nipes.org) and participation in our programs, memberships, and events. By accessing our website, you agree to comply with these terms.

2. Membership & Registration

Membership is open to engineers, scientists, and professionals who meet our criteria.
NIPES reserves the right to approve or reject applications.
Members must adhere to ethical guidelines and professional conduct.
NIPES operates under the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (U.S.) and Nigeria.

3. Use of Website & Content

All content, including journal articles, is protected by copyright.
Users may not copy, distribute, or modify content without permission.
Misuse of the website, including unauthorized access or fraud, is strictly prohibited.

4. Payments & Refund Policy

Membership fees, conference registrations, and journal submission fees are non-refundable unless otherwise stated.
Secure payment processing is handled by third-party payment providers in compliance with U.S. and Nigerian financial regulations.

5. Limitation of Liability

NIPES is not liable for:

Any technical issues that affect website access.
Decisions made based on journal publications or research.
Loss of data due to third-party security breaches.

6. Termination of Services

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate access to our website or services if a user violates these terms.

7. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution

For U.S. users: These Terms & Conditions are governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, U.S.A.
For Nigerian users: These Terms are governed by the laws of Nigeria.
Any disputes will be resolved through arbitration or courts in the respective jurisdictions.