Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

Personal Data

We may collect personal identification information from you in a variety of ways, including, but not limited to:

• Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and postal address
• Account Information: Username, password, and profile preferences
• Property Information: Details about properties you list, search for, or save
• Payment Information: When you make payments through our platform (processed securely by third-party payment processors)
• Communication Data: Messages sent through our platform, inquiries about properties

Automatically Collected Information

When you access our site, we may automatically collect certain information, including:

• Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system
• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, click patterns, search history
• Location Data: General geographic location based on IP address
• Cookies: Small data files stored on your device (see our Cookie Policy below)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

• To provide and maintain our services
• To process and manage property listings
• To connect property seekers with property owners/agents
• To improve user experience and personalize content
• To send administrative information, such as updates and security alerts
• To respond to inquiries and provide customer support
• To process transactions and send related information
• To send marketing communications (with your consent)
• To detect and prevent fraudulent activities
• To comply with legal obligations

3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR Compliance)

For users from the European Economic Area, we process personal information based on:

• Consent: You have given clear consent for us to process your personal data for a specific purpose
• Contract: The processing is necessary for a contract you have with us
• Legal Obligation: The processing is necessary for us to comply with the law
• Legitimate Interests: The processing is necessary for our legitimate interests

4. Sharing Your Information

We may share your information in the following situations:

• With Property Owners/Agents: When you express interest in a property, relevant information is shared with the listing party
• With Service Providers: Third-party vendors who help us operate our business (hosting, analytics, payment processing)
• Legal Requirements: If required by law or to protect our rights
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, sale of company assets, or acquisition
• With Your Consent: When you explicitly agree to share information

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information, including:

• SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
• Secure data storage with access controls
• Regular security assessments and monitoring
• Employee training on data protection

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When we have no ongoing legitimate business need to process your information, we will either delete or anonymize it.

7. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal information
• Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Restriction: Limit how we use your information
• Portability: Receive your information in a structured format
• Objection: Object to certain types of processing
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided at the end of this policy.

8. Cookie Policy

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our site and hold certain information. Cookies are files with small amount of data which may include an anonymous unique identifier.

Types of Cookies We Use:

• Essential Cookies: Required for the site to function properly
• Preference Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site
• Marketing Cookies: Track your browsing habits for targeted advertising

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling certain cookies may limit your ability to use some features of our site.

9. Third-Party Links

Our site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

10. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from children without verification of parental consent, we will take steps to remove that information.

11. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and maintained on computers located outside of your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction where the data protection laws may differ from those in your jurisdiction. By using our services, you consent to the transfer of your information to Nigeria and other countries where we operate.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.

13. Nigerian Data Protection Regulation (NDPR) Compliance

In compliance with the Nigerian Data Protection Regulation (NDPR), we ensure that:

• Your data is processed lawfully, fairly, and transparently
• Data is collected for specified, explicit, and legitimate purposes
• Data collected is adequate, relevant, and limited to what is necessary
• Your data is accurate and kept up to date
• Data is kept in a form which permits identification for no longer than necessary
• Appropriate security measures are in place to protect your data

You have the right to lodge a complaint with the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) if you believe your data protection rights have been violated.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact our Data Protection Officer: