Privacy Policy

How We Protect and Use Personal Information
Fatherland Smart Cities is committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of website visitors, homebuyers, investors, partners, applicants, and other stakeholders who engage with our platform.

Who We Are

Fatherland Smart Cities is a housing and urban development platform within the NCDF Group ecosystem. We support homeownership, smart community development, diaspora housing, investor engagement, and strategic partnerships.
For the purpose of this Privacy Policy, “Fatherland Smart Cities,” “we,” “our,” and “us” refer to Fatherland Smart Cities Limited and relevant affiliated entities involved in processing your enquiry, application, investment interest, partnership proposal, or service request.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of personal information:

  • Identity Information
    Name, title, date of birth, nationality, identification details, passport or government-issued ID information where required.
  • Contact Information
    Email address, phone number, residential address, mailing address, country of residence, and preferred communication method.
  • Homebuyer Information
    Location preference, property type preference, payment preference, budget range, family or household details where relevant, mortgage interest, diaspora status, land ownership information, and application documents.
  • Investor Information
    Investor type, investment range, source of funds information, institutional profile, accreditation or eligibility information, KYC/AML documents, mandate details, and professional adviser information.
  • Partner Information
    Company profile, proposal details, land information, project documents, corporate registration documents, technical capacity information, and contact person details.
  • Technical Information
    IP address, browser type, device information, cookie data, website usage patterns, pages visited, and referral links.
  • Communication Information
    Messages, enquiry forms, emails, call notes, meeting requests, document requests, and feedback submitted to us.

How We Collect Information

We may collect personal information when you:

  • Visit our website
  • Complete an enquiry form
  • Apply to own a home
  • Register investor interest
  • Request investor materials
  • Submit a partnership proposal
  • Contact our team by email, phone, or web form
  • Subscribe to updates
  • Attend meetings or events
  • Provide documents for due diligence, KYC, or onboarding

How We Use Personal Information

We may use personal information to:

  • Respond to enquiries
  • Process homebuyer applications
  • Assess investor eligibility
  • Conduct KYC, AML, and due diligence checks
  • Review partnership proposals
  • Provide investor or homebuyer materials
  • Manage project communication
  • Verify identity and documentation
  • Administer payments and receipts where applicable
  • Improve website functionality
  • Maintain internal records
  • Comply with legal and regulatory obligations
  • Protect our rights, users, systems, and stakeholders

Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal information based on one or more lawful grounds, including:
Your consent
Performance of a contract or steps before entering a contract
Compliance with legal or regulatory obligations
Legitimate business interests
Protection of vital interests where applicable
Performance of a task in the public interest where relevant

Sharing of Information

We may share personal information with:

  • NCDF Group entities and affiliated platforms
  • Professional advisers
  • Legal, tax, audit, and compliance consultants
  • Financial institutions and payment providers
  • KYC/AML verification providers
  • Government or regulatory authorities where required
  • Project partners, developers, or contractors where relevant
  • Technology and website service providers
  • Data room or document management providers
  • We do not sell personal information.

International Data Transfers

Where necessary, personal information may be transferred to or accessed from countries outside Nigeria, including where our advisers, investors, partners, or technology providers operate internationally.
Where we transfer personal data internationally, we will take reasonable steps to ensure appropriate safeguards are applied in line with applicable data protection laws.

Cookies and Website Analytics

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality, understand usage patterns, remember preferences, and support website performance.
Users may control cookies through browser settings. Some website features may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including legal, regulatory, tax, accounting, reporting, dispute resolution, and legitimate business purposes.
Retention periods may vary depending on the nature of the relationship, transaction, application, or compliance requirement.

Data Security

We apply reasonable administrative, technical, and organisational measures to protect personal information from unauthorised access, loss, misuse, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
However, no digital platform can guarantee absolute security. Users are encouraged to use secure devices, strong passwords, and verified communication channels.

Your Rights

Subject to applicable law, you may have the right to:

  • Request access to your personal data
  • Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Request deletion of your data
  • Object to certain processing activities
  • Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
  • Request restriction of processing
  • Request transfer of your data where applicable
  • Lodge a complaint with the relevant data protection authority
  • To exercise your rights, contact: privacy@ncdfgroup.com

Children's Date

Our website and services are not directed at children. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without appropriate parental or legal guardian consent.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of third-party websites.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

Contact Us

For privacy-related questions, requests, or complaints, please contact:
Fatherland Smart Cities Limited
Email: privacy@ncdfgroup.com
General enquiries: info@ncdfgroup.com
Website: https://fatherland.ncdfgroup.com