Privacy Policy
Effective 8/24/2026
Controller: InventiveLabs Ltd
InventiveLabs Ltd (“we”, “our”, “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains what we collect, how we use it, how we protect it, and the choices available to you. It applies to all Inventivelabs platforms, including NaijaProperty, NaijaPlace, NaijaDirectories, Inventtive, and NaijaLab.
1. Information We Collect
We collect only the information necessary to deliver and improve our services, including:
Personal Data
Name, email, phone number
Account information
Business or listing information
Communication records
Website usage and analytics data
Optional marketing preferences
Sensitive Personal Data (NaijaProperty, 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.
We do not sell personal data or share it with third parties for marketing.
2. How We Use Personal Data
We use personal data to:
Respond to inquiries and provide requested services
Manage accounts and listings
Verify identities (NaijaProperty, Naijaplace)
Prevent fraud and abuse
Improve website performance and user experience
Send optional marketing updates (opt‑in only)
Comply with legal and regulatory obligations
3. Legal Basis for Processing
We process personal data under:
Contract: To provide and manage our services
Consent: For identity verification and marketing
Legitimate Interest: Fraud prevention, platform security, analytics
Legal Obligation: Compliance with NDPA 2023 and other laws
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary to:
Provide services
Maintain accurate business records
Prevent fraud
Comply with legal obligations
Retention periods vary by platform and data category.
7. Your Rights
You may request:
Access to your personal data
Correction or updates
Deletion of your information
Restriction of processing
Withdrawal of consent
To exercise these rights, contact: hello@inventivelabs.ltd
8. Children’s Data
Our platforms are not intended for children under 18.
We do not knowingly process children’s personal data.
9. Automated Decision‑Making
We do not use automated decision‑making or profiling that produces legal or significant effects on users.
10. Security
We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse, including:
Encryption
Access controls
Secure hosting
Regular audits
Monitoring for unauthorized activity
11. Complaints
Users may lodge complaints with:
InventiveLabs Ltd: hello@inventivelabs.ltd
Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC): https://ndpc.gov.ng
12. Updates to This Policy
We may update this policy periodically to reflect new regulations or platform changes. Continued use of our platforms indicates acceptance of the latest version.
