The Institute of Wealth and Strategic Asset Management ("IWSAM", "the Institute", "we", "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information of applicants, members, learners, and website visitors. This Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices and rights available to you.
Information we collect
We collect information you provide directly to us, and information gathered automatically when you interact with our website or services:
- Identity and contact details — name, email address, phone number, postal address.
- Professional information — employer, job title, qualifications, CV, and career history submitted with an application.
- Membership and examination records — qualification status, CPD activity, and examination results.
- Payment information — processed securely by our payment providers; the Institute does not store full card details.
- Technical data — IP address, browser type, device information, and pages visited, collected automatically through our website.
How we use your information
We use the information we collect to:
- Process applications for qualifications, examinations, and membership.
- Administer CPD records and maintain the Institute's membership register.
- Communicate about programmes, examinations, events, and CPD activities.
- Improve our website, learning materials, and member services.
- Meet legal, regulatory, and governance obligations.
- Send marketing communications where you have consented to receive them.
Cookies & tracking
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to remember your preferences, understand how visitors use the site, and improve its performance. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings; doing so may affect certain features of the website.
Sharing & disclosure
We do not sell personal information. We may share information with:
- Service providers who support our operations — examination administration, payment processing, and IT hosting — under appropriate confidentiality obligations.
- Regulatory or professional bodies, where required for accreditation, recognition, or legal compliance.
- Employers or sponsoring organisations, where a corporate member has authorised us to share their staff's progress.
- Law enforcement or regulatory authorities, where required by law.
Data security
We apply appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal information against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. While we work to protect your information, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Data retention
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this Policy, including maintaining membership and qualification records, meeting legal and regulatory obligations, and resolving disputes. Where information is no longer required, it is securely deleted or anonymised.
Your rights
Subject to applicable law, you have the right to:
- Request access to the personal information we hold about you.
- Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
- Request deletion of your information, subject to our legal and regulatory obligations.
- Withdraw consent to marketing communications at any time.
- Object to or request restriction of certain processing activities.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the details below.
Children's privacy
Our services are intended for professionals and are not directed at children. We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under the age of 18. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected such information, we will take steps to delete it.
Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this Policy periodically.
Contact us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us:
- Email: info@iwsam.org
- Telephone: +234 903 727 4584
- Address: 9 Oke Street, Ijaiye Ojokoro, Lagos State, Nigeria