1. Introduction
Welcome to Villanaija.com, a Nigerian property listing platform connecting buyers, sellers, landlords, tenants, and real estate agents across Nigeria. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at Villanaija.com.
By using our platform, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of our services.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide Directly
- Account Registration: Name, email address, phone number, password, and profile details when you create an account.
- Property Listings: Property details (address, price, description, photos, property type, amenities) submitted via our Add Property form.
- Enquiry Forms: Your name, email, phone number, and message when you contact a landlord, agent, or property owner.
- Email Subscriptions: Your email address when you subscribe to property alerts, newsletters, or notifications.
- Third-Party Login: Basic profile information (name, email, profile photo) from Google or Facebook when you choose to sign in through these services.
2.2 Information Collected Automatically
- Log Data: IP address, browser type, pages visited, time spent, referring URLs, and device information.
- Cookies & Tracking Technologies: Cookies, web beacons, and similar tools to enhance your browsing experience.
- Location Data: General location derived from your IP address or, with your permission, precise GPS location for property search.
- Search Activity: Property searches, filters applied, listings viewed, and saved properties.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Create and manage your account on our platform
- Display and manage property listings submitted by agents and landlords
- Facilitate communication between property seekers and listing owners
- Send property alerts, newsletters, and updates you have subscribed to
- Improve our platform, features, and user experience
- Display relevant advertisements through Google AdSense and other ad networks
- Analyze usage patterns and platform performance
- Detect, investigate, and prevent fraudulent or illegal activities
- Comply with applicable Nigerian laws and regulations
- Respond to your enquiries and provide customer support
4. Data Sharing & Disclosure
We do not sell your personal data. We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:
4.1 With Other Users (By Design)
When you submit a property enquiry, your name, email, and phone number are shared with the listing agent or landlord so they can respond to your request. Property listings you submit (including contact details you choose to display) are visible to all site visitors.
4.2 With Service Providers
We share data with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our platform — including web hosting, email delivery, analytics, and payment processing. These providers are contractually bound to handle your data securely and only for the purpose of providing services to us.
4.3 With Advertising Partners
We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our site. Google may use cookies and device identifiers to show you personalised ads. See Section 6 for full details.
4.4 Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information if required to do so by law, court order, or government authority in Nigeria or where we believe such action is necessary to protect our rights, your safety, or the safety of others.
6. Google AdSense & Advertisements
Villanaija.com uses Google AdSense, a third-party advertising service provided by Google LLC, to display advertisements on our website. Google AdSense uses cookies and web beacons to collect data about your visits to this and other websites to serve you targeted advertisements.
Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visit to our site and/or other sites on the internet. You may opt out of personalised advertising by visiting www.aboutads.info/choices or Google Ads Settings.
For more information on how Google collects and uses data, please refer to Google's Privacy Policy.
7. Third-Party Login (Google & Facebook)
We offer the option to register and log in using your Google or Facebook account. When you choose this option, these platforms may share certain profile information with us (such as your name, email address, and profile picture) as permitted by your privacy settings on those platforms.
We only request the minimum permissions necessary to create your account. We do not post on your behalf or access your contacts. Your use of Google or Facebook sign-in is also subject to their respective privacy policies.
8. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational security measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include encrypted data transmission (HTTPS), secure password hashing, and access controls.
However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee absolute security. We encourage you to use a strong, unique password and keep your login credentials confidential.
9. Your Rights
You have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Deletion: Request deletion of your account and associated personal data, subject to legal obligations.
- Unsubscribe: Opt out of marketing emails at any time by clicking "Unsubscribe" in any email or updating your account settings.
- Withdraw Consent: Where we rely on consent to process your data, you may withdraw that consent at any time.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [youremail@yoursite.com]. We will respond to your request within 30 days.
10. Children's Privacy
Villanaija.com is not directed at children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately and we will take steps to delete such information.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. We will notify you of significant changes by posting a prominent notice on our website or by emailing registered users. Your continued use of our platform after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
The date at the top of this page reflects when this policy was last revised.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us: