Privacy Policy

BRIT Properties Nigeria Ltd is the Data Controller responsible for determining the purposes and means of processing personal data collected through the Site and related services. We process personal data in accordance with the Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023 (NDPA), the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation 2019 (NDPR), and other applicable laws.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of personal data:

  • Contact Information: Full name, email address, phone number, physical address, and location data (e.g., state or city in Nigeria).
  • Inquiry and Service Data: Details about your property interests, budget, preferred locations, investment goals, messages, or consultation requests submitted via forms.
  • Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, operating system, access times, pages visited, and cookies or similar tracking technologies.
  • Account Data (if applicable): Login credentials or profile information if you create an account on the Site.
  • Transaction Data: Records relating to property purchases, subscriptions, reservations, payment history, receipts, and related correspondence.
  • Identity Verification Data: Government-issued identification documents, passport photographs, utility bills, tax identification numbers, Bank Verification Numbers (where applicable), and other Know Your Customer (KYC) information required by law or company policy.
  • Financial Information: Bank details, payment information, and other financial records required for processing transactions or verifying payments.
  • Other Information: Any additional data you voluntarily provide, such as in communications, surveys, or during transactions.

We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13 years of age. If you believe we have done so, please contact us immediately.

2. How We Collect Your Information

We collect information:

  • Directly from you (e.g., when you fill contact/consultation forms, subscribe to updates, or communicate with us).
  • Automatically through the Site using cookies, web beacons, analytics tools, and server logs.
  • From third parties (e.g., business partners, public records, or service providers), where lawful.

We do not intentionally collect or process sensitive personal data except where necessary for a specific transaction, legal obligation, or where you have provided your explicit consent. Such data may include information relating to health, biometric data, religious beliefs, or other categories protected under applicable law. Where such data is processed, appropriate safeguards shall be implemented in accordance with the NDPA.

By engaging our services, you acknowledge and agree that we may obtain, verify, update, or receive information about you from third-party sources, including government agencies, financial institutions, land registries, credit bureaus, identity verification providers, professional advisers, business partners, and publicly available sources, where such collection is lawful and necessary for the provision of our services, compliance with legal obligations, fraud prevention, due diligence, or protection of our legitimate interests.

3. How We Use Your Personal Data

We process your personal data for the following legitimate purposes:

  • To respond to your inquiries, book consultations, and provide real estate information or services.
  • To improve our Site, services, and user experience (including analytics and personalization).
  • To send you marketing communications (newsletters, offers, property updates) where you have consented or where permitted by law.
  • To process transactions, verify identity, and manage client relationships.
  • To comply with legal obligations, prevent fraud, enforce our terms, and protect our rights or the rights of others.
  • To conduct customer due diligence, identity verification, fraud prevention, anti-money laundering checks, and other compliance-related activities.
  • To establish, exercise, or defend legal claims and protect our legal rights and interests.
  • For any other purpose with your consent or as required/permitted by law.

Where certain personal data is required for us to provide services, process transactions, comply with legal obligations, or respond to your requests, failure to provide such information may limit our ability to provide the requested services or complete the relevant transaction.

Marketing Communications

Where permitted by law or where you have provided your consent, we may send promotional communications regarding our products, services, properties, events, and investment opportunities. You may opt out of receiving such communications at any time by using the unsubscribe facility provided in our communications or by contacting us directly.

4. Legal Basis for Processing (NDPR/NDPA)

We rely on one or more of the following bases:

  • Your consent.
  • Performance of a contract with you.
  • Legitimate interests (e.g., business operations, service improvement, marketing).
  • Compliance with legal obligations.

You may withdraw consent at any time, but this will not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before withdrawal.

5. Sharing and Disclosure of Your Personal Data

We may share your personal data with:

  • Service Providers: Third-party vendors who assist with website hosting, analytics, email delivery, payment processing, land verification, surveying, or marketing (under strict confidentiality agreements).
  • Business Partners: Trusted partners involved in property development, sales, or joint ventures.
  • Legal Authorities: Where required by law, regulation, court order, or governmental request.
  • Corporate Transactions: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.
  • Professional Advisers: Lawyers, auditors, consultants, insurers, and other professional advisers where disclosure is necessary for legitimate business purposes or legal compliance.

We do not sell your personal data to third parties for their independent marketing purposes.

International Transfers: Your data is primarily processed in Nigeria. Where personal data is transferred outside Nigeria, we shall ensure that such transfer is conducted in accordance with the requirements of the NDPA. Appropriate safeguards may include adequacy decisions, standard contractual clauses, binding corporate rules, contractual obligations, or other legally recognized transfer mechanisms designed to protect your personal data.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience and analyze website performance. These may include:

  • Essential Cookies – Required for the operation and security of the Site.
  • Functional Cookies – Enable enhanced functionality and personalization.
  • Analytics Cookies – Help us understand how visitors use the Site and improve its performance.
  • Marketing Cookies – Used to deliver relevant advertisements and marketing content.

The Site may also utilize analytics and advertising technologies such as Google Analytics, Meta Pixel, LinkedIn Insight Tag, and similar tools where applicable. You may manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

7. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical, administrative, and physical safeguards to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

In the event of a personal data breach that is likely to result in a risk to the rights and freedoms of affected individuals, we shall notify the Nigeria Data Protection Commission and affected individuals in accordance with applicable legal requirements and within the timelines prescribed by law.

8. Your Data Subject Rights

Under the NDPA and NDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data.
  • Rectify inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Request erasure of your data (subject to legal exceptions).
  • Restrict or object to processing.
  • Data portability (where applicable).
  • Withdraw consent.
  • Lodge a complaint with the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC).
  • Right to be informed about how your personal data is collected and processed.
  • Right to object to direct marketing activities.
  • Right not to be subject to a decision based solely on automated processing where such decision produces legal or similarly significant effects.

To exercise these rights, contact us using the details below. We will respond within one (1) month, or as extended under applicable law.

Where you are dissatisfied with our response to a privacy-related request or complaint, you may escalate the matter to the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) in accordance with applicable law.

9. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, or enforce agreements. Upon request (subject to exceptions), we will delete or anonymize your data.

Certain personal data may be retained beyond the stated retention period where necessary to comply with statutory obligations, regulatory requirements, audit obligations, dispute resolution processes, litigation requirements, or the establishment, exercise, or defence of legal claims.

10. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

Automated Decision-Making and Profiling

We do not make decisions based solely on automated processing that produce legal or similarly significant effects on individuals. Where profiling or automated analysis is used for analytics, personalization, or marketing purposes, appropriate safeguards shall be implemented to protect your rights and interests.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to amend, modify, revise, or update this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect changes in our business operations, legal or regulatory requirements, technological developments, industry practices, or the manner in which we process personal data.

Any changes shall become effective upon publication of the revised Privacy Policy on the Site, unless otherwise required by applicable law. Where the changes materially affect your rights or the manner in which your personal data is processed, we shall take reasonable steps to notify you through appropriate means, including publication on the Site, email notifications, or other communication channels where applicable.

Your continued use of the Site or our services following the publication of any revised Privacy Policy shall constitute your acknowledgement of such changes to the extent permitted by law.

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal data.

12. Contact Us

For any questions, requests, complaints, or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, the processing of your personal data, or the exercise of your rights under applicable data protection laws, please contact our Data Protection Officer (DPO):

BRIT Properties Nigeria Ltd
Head Office: Plot 7B Budo Farm layout beside AP filling station, Ajiwe, Ajah, Lagos State, Nigeria
Email: hello@britproperties.ng
Phone: 09164449990 / 08112427496