Data Protection Policy
Effective 8/24/2026
Controller: InventiveLabs Ltd
InventiveLabs Ltd (“we”, “our”, “us”) is committed to protecting personal data across all our platforms, including NaijaProperty, NaijaPlace, NaijaDirectories, Inventtive, Tutorial, NaijaLab, and many more. This policy explains how we collect, use, store, secure, and manage personal information in compliance with the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA 2023) and NDPC regulations.
1. Purpose
This policy ensures that personal data is handled responsibly, securely, and transparently across all InventiveLabs platforms and services.
2. Scope
This policy applies to:
All users of our platforms
All employees, contractors, and partners
All systems, databases, and services operated by InventiveLabs Ltd
3. Legal Basis for Processing
We process personal data under the following legal bases:
Contract: To provide and manage our services
Consent: For identity verification, marketing, and optional features
Legitimate Interest: Fraud prevention, platform security, service improvement
Legal Obligation: Compliance with regulatory requirements
4. Categories of Data We Collect
Depending on the platform, we may collect:
Contact details
Account information
Business or listing information
Usage and analytics data
Communication records
Optional marketing preferences
Sensitive Personal Data (NaijaProperty and NaijaPlace)
Through our identity verification provider (Didit.me), we process:
Government ID information
Facial biometrics
Liveness detection
Face match results
Verification metadata
We do not store raw biometric data. Only verification status, timestamp, and reference ID are retained.
5. How We Use Personal Data
We use personal data to:
Operate and improve our platforms
Support account and listing functionality
Verify identities (NaijaProperty and NaijaPlace)
Prevent fraud and abuse
Respond to inquiries
Comply with legal obligations
6. Third‑Party Processors
We work with trusted service providers, including:
Didit.me – Identity verification
Hetzner – Hosting and infrastructure
Resend – Email delivery
Stripe – Payment processing
All processors operate under written agreements and comply with NDPA requirements.
7. Cross‑Border Data Transfers
Some personal data may be processed outside Nigeria.
We implement safeguards such as encryption, secure hosting, and contractual protections to ensure compliance with NDPA 2023.
8. Data Security
We implement:
Encryption
Access controls
Secure hosting environments
Regular security audits
Monitoring for unauthorized access
Data minimization practices
9. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary for:
Service delivery
Legal compliance
Fraud prevention
Platform security
Retention periods vary by platform and data category.
10. User Rights
Users may request:
Access
Correction
Deletion
Restriction
Withdrawal of consent
Requests may be sent to: legal@inventivelabs.ltd
11. Children’s Data
Our platforms are not intended for children under 18.
We do not knowingly process children’s personal data.
12. Automated Decision‑Making
We do not use automated decision‑making or profiling that produces legal or significant effects on users.
13. Breach Notification
In the event of a data breach, affected users and authorities will be notified promptly in accordance with NDPA 2023.
14. Data Protection Officer
Name: Said
Email: legal@inventivelabs.ltd
Role: Data Protection Officer (DPO)
15. Complaints
Users may lodge complaints with:
InventiveLabs Ltd: legal@inventivelabs.ltd
Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC): https://ndpc.gov.ng
16. Updates
We may update this policy periodically to reflect regulatory changes or platform updates.
