Data Controller & Governance Scope
CrownateStudio Limited ("CrownateStudio", "we", "us", or "our") is a property intelligence, verification, and construction due diligence platform operating under the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
This Privacy Policy applies to all services, web applications, verification tools, property watch intelligence, and client portals hosted at crownatestudio.com and associated subdomains.
Categories of Personal Data We Collect
To deliver statutory title verification, structural risk assessments, land search reports, and marketplace connections, we collect the following categories of information:
👤 Identity & Contact Data
- Full Legal Name & Email Address
- Telephone Number & WhatsApp Contact
- Government Identification (NIN, Driver's License, International Passport) for verification requests
📍 Property & Cadastral Data
- Land Survey Coordinates & Polygon Maps
- Title Deeds (Certificate of Occupancy, Deed of Assignment, Governor's Consent)
- Physical Site Inspection Photographs & Drone Imagery
💳 Financial & Transaction Data
- Payment Confirmations & Invoice References
- Escrow & Milestone Approvals
- Property Valuation Estimates & Purchase Budgets
💻 Technical & Usage Data
- IP Address, Browser Type & Device Identifiers
- Session Activity Logs & System Telemetry
- Command Palette & Search Queries
Lawful Basis & Processing Purpose Matrix
In compliance with Section 25 of the NDPA 2023, every processing activity conducted by CrownateStudio is grounded in a specific lawful basis.
| Processing Purpose | Data Category | Lawful Basis (NDPA 2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Property Verification & Title Audit | Property & Cadastral Data, Identity Records | Contract Performance (Section 25(1)(b)) |
| Fraud Prevention & Risk Dossiers | Technical Logs, Title Documents, Property Watch Reports | Legitimate Interest (Section 25(1)(f)) |
| Hiring Professionals & Equipment | Contact Info, Work Order Details | Consent & Contract Performance |
| Compliance & Tax Audits | Payment Receipts, Account Records | Legal Obligation (Section 25(1)(c)) |
Special Property & Construction Disclosures
🛡️ Property Watch & Community Risk Disclosures
When submitting a buyer warning or land experience report to Crownate Property Watch, you retain full control over your public identity:
- ANONYMOUS SUBMISSION: Your name and email are kept strictly confidential by CrownateStudio and never displayed on public dossiers.
- VERIFIED PROPERTY ADVISORY: Supporting evidence (survey plans, receipt copies) uploaded during submission is stored securely and decrypted only for internal legal verification.
Data Retention & Archival Policy
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including legal, accounting, or reporting obligations.
- Verification Dossiers: Retained for 7 years post-service completion to satisfy legal due diligence audit standards.
- User Account Profiles: Retained for the lifetime of your active account or until a deletion request is executed.
- Temporary Uploads & Pre-evaluations: Unconfirmed draft uploads are automatically purged after 30 calendar days.
Third-Party Data Sharing & Vetted Partners
We will never sell, rent, or trade your personal data. Data is shared exclusively under strict confidentiality agreements with:
Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use essential cookies to maintain user authentication and security tokens. Optional analytics cookies help us optimize platform performance.
Security Infrastructure & Cryptographic Safeguards
CrownateStudio implements multi-layered security controls to protect property intelligence data against loss, unauthorized access, or tampering:
- Encryption at Rest: All database records and title documents are encrypted using AES-256.
- Encryption in Transit: Data transmitted over public networks uses TLS 1.3 protocols.
- Cryptographic Verification: Shared due diligence dossiers carry unique cryptographic SHA-256 hashes to guarantee document authenticity.
Your Statutory Rights Under NDPA 2023
Subject to statutory limitations, you hold the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Right to Access: Request copies of personal records and property dossiers associated with your account.
- Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate personal or cadastral records.
- Right to Erasure ("Right to be Forgotten"): Request deletion of data where processing is no longer required.
- Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
Exercise Your Privacy Rights
Submit a formal Data Subject Request (DSR) directly to our Compliance & Privacy Team.
Contact Data Protection Officer & Policy Updates
If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy, wish to file a complaint, or seek clarification on data handling practices, contact our Data Protection Officer:
Data Protection Officer
CrownateStudio Limited
14 Allen Avenue, Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria
Email: privacy@crownatestudio.com
Phone: +234-805-555-7815
We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect updates in regulatory requirements or platform capabilities. Material changes will be published on this page with an updated effective date.
"Understand What You Are Buying — With Total Peace of Mind."
CrownateStudio stands for rigorous property verification, institutional integrity, and uncompromised privacy protection across all real estate transactions.
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