2. How We Use Cookies
VillaNaija uses cookies and similar technologies to:
- Keep you logged in to your account between browser sessions
- Remember your search preferences, filters, and saved locations
- Understand how visitors use our platform and improve our services
- Process payments securely through Paystack
- Deliver and display property images via Cloudinary
- Enable Google Sign-In for quick account access
- Protect our platform against fraudulent activity and abuse
- Display relevant content and, where applicable, advertisements
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 By Duration
- Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser. Used to maintain your session while you browse VillaNaija.
- Persistent Cookies: Cookies that remain on your device for a set period (days, months, or until manually deleted). Used to remember your preferences between visits.
3.2 By Origin
- First-Party Cookies: Set directly by VillaNaija (villanaija.com) to make the site work properly and remember your settings.
- Third-Party Cookies: Set by our trusted service providers (Google, Paystack, Cloudinary) when you interact with features powered by those services.
4. Essential Cookies
These cookies are strictly necessary for VillaNaija to function. Without them, core features such as logging in, submitting property listings, and saving favorites would not work. You cannot opt out of essential cookies while using our platform.
5. Analytics Cookies
We use analytics tools to understand how visitors interact with VillaNaija — which pages are most visited, how users navigate the site, and where improvements can be made. This data is collected in aggregate and is not used to identify you personally.
If you wish to opt out of analytics tracking, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on .
6. Third-Party Cookies
Some features on VillaNaija are powered by trusted third-party services. These providers may set their own cookies on your device when you use features that rely on their technology. We do not control these third-party cookies — they are governed by the privacy policies of the respective providers.
The main third-party services that may set cookies on VillaNaija are:
- Google — Sign-In, OAuth authentication, and analytics
- Paystack — Payment processing for sponsored listings and agent badges
- Cloudinary — Property image delivery and optimisation
7. Google Services
VillaNaija uses Google Sign-In (OAuth 2.0) to allow you to create an account or log in using your Google credentials. When you use this feature, Google may set cookies on your device to authenticate your identity and maintain your session.
Google's use of cookies is governed by Google's Privacy Policy . You can manage Google's cookie settings at Google Account Privacy Settings .
8. Paystack Payments
When you make a payment on VillaNaija — such as purchasing a sponsored listing package or an agent verification badge — your payment is processed securely by Paystack, a PCI-DSS compliant payment processor.
During the payment process, Paystack may set cookies or use browser storage to:
- Maintain the state of your payment session
- Prevent duplicate transactions
- Detect and prevent fraudulent payment activity
- Verify your card and complete transaction verification
VillaNaija does not store your card details. All payment data is handled entirely by Paystack. For more information, see Paystack's Privacy Policy .
9. Cloudinary Media
Property images on VillaNaija are stored and delivered via Cloudinary, a cloud-based media management service. When your browser loads property images, it connects to Cloudinary's CDN (Content Delivery Network) servers.
Cloudinary may use cookies or browser caching to:
- Deliver images faster by caching them closer to your location
- Optimise image format and quality for your device and connection speed
- Collect anonymised delivery performance data
For more information, see Cloudinary's Privacy Policy .
10. Managing Cookies
You have the right to accept or reject cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can modify your browser settings to decline cookies if you prefer. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of VillaNaija — for example, you may not be able to stay logged in or save property preferences.
10.1 Browser Settings
You can manage cookies through your browser settings. Here are links to cookie management instructions for common browsers:
10.2 Opt-Out Links
- Google Personalised Ads:Google Ads Settings
- General Ad Opt-Out:YourAdChoices
- Google Analytics:Google Analytics Opt-out
11. NDPR Compliance
VillaNaija is committed to complying with the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR) issued by the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA). Under the NDPR, we are required to:
- Inform you about the cookies and data we collect
- Obtain your consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device
- Provide you with clear options to manage and withdraw your cookie consent
- Not use your data for purposes beyond what is disclosed in this policy
For more information about your rights under the NDPR, visit the NITDA website.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our technology, services, or applicable regulations. When we make significant changes, we will notify you by posting a notice on our website or by email if you are a registered user.
Your continued use of VillaNaija after any changes to this policy constitutes your acceptance of the updated terms. The date at the top of this page indicates when the policy was last revised.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us:
You can also read our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service for more information about how we handle your data.