Privacy Policy

Last Updated: September 10, 2025

The Chieftaincy Registry ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy of our users. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website, chieftaincy.ng, or use our services, including the registration and native lands search features.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

a. Personal Information
- Registration Data: When you register as a chief or user, we collect information such as your name, email address, phone number, proof of installation (e.g., certificates or documents), and other details required for verification.
- Contact Information: Information provided when you contact us for support or inquiries, such as your name, email address, and message content.
- User-Generated Content: Information you submit, such as comments, feedback, or data related to native lands or chieftaincy records.

b. Non-Personal Information
- Usage Data: We collect data about how you interact with our website, including IP addresses, browser type, device information, pages visited, and timestamps.
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, analyze site performance, and personalize content. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Facilitate registration and verification of chiefs in our digital archive.
• Provide access to native land information and related services.
• Improve our website functionality and user experience.
• Respond to inquiries, provide customer support, and resolve issues.
• Analyze usage trends to enhance our services.
• Comply with legal obligations or protect our rights.

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share your information in the following cases:

• Service Providers: With trusted third parties who assist us in operating our website, such as hosting providers, payment processors, or analytics services, under strict confidentiality agreements.
• Legal Compliance: When required by law, such as in response to a court order or government request.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of the transaction.
• Aggregated Data: We may share anonymized, aggregated data for research or statistical purposes.

4. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Your Choices and Rights

You have the right to:

• Access, correct, or delete your personal information.
• Opt out of marketing communications.
• Disable cookies through your browser settings (note that this may affect website functionality).

To exercise these rights, contact us at support@chieftaincy.ng.

6. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party sites (e.g., native land URLs). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

7. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn that we have collected such information, we will take steps to delete it.

8. International Users

Our website is hosted in Nigeria. If you access our services from outside this jurisdiction, your information may be transferred to and processed in accordance with applicable laws.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of our services constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact Us

For questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, contact us at:

• Email: support@chieftaincy.ng
• Phone: +234 810 0398 516
• Address: Chieftaincy Registry, Block 2 House 2A, Howson Wright Estate, Ojota, Lagos, Nigeria