Last updated: October 29, 2026
Website Privacy Notice – Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA) 2023
We are committed to safeguarding your personal data in accordance with the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA) 2023. This notice explains what information we collect, why we collect it, and your rights under the NDPA.
1. Personal Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following categories of personal data when you use our website and mobile applications:
- Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and other information you voluntarily provide.
- Location Data: We collect location information, including your device's geographic location, to provide accurate and precise directions to destinations. This enables us to deliver location-based services, including guided directions with visual images and step-by-step navigation instructions.
- Device Information and Identifiers: We collect device identifiers and related technical information to support application functionality, maintain service reliability, troubleshoot technical issues, and improve your experience.
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, device information, and pages visited.
- Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our website and mobile applications, including feature usage and application performance.
- Submitted Information: Information you provide through forms, enquiries, business listings, or other interactions with our services.
2. Purpose of Processing
Your personal data may be processed for the following lawful purposes:
- Providing access to website features
- Responding to enquiries or service requests
- Improving website security, functionality, and user experience
- Communicating service-related updates
- Compliance with legal or regulatory obligations
- Location-Based Services: To determine your location and provide accurate directions, including guided navigation with relevant images and step-by-step instructions to help you reach your intended destinations.
- Application Functionality: To collect and use device identifiers to support essential mobile application functionality, maintain application performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure service reliability.
3. Lawful Bases for Processing (NDPA)
Processing is carried out under one or more lawful bases provided under the NDPA:
- Consent — where you voluntarily provide your data
- Performance of a contract — where needed to deliver requested services
- Legitimate interest — to operate and improve the website
- Legal obligation — compliance with Nigerian laws and regulatory directives
4. Data Sharing
We do not sell personal data.
We may share limited data with trusted third-party service providers who support website operations (e.g., hosting, analytics), under strict confidentiality and data-protection safeguards.
5. Data Security (NDPA Requirements)
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data from:
- unauthorised access
- alteration
- disclosure
- accidental loss
6. Your Rights Under the NDPA 2023
You have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Right to be informed
- Right of access
- Right to rectification
- Right to erasure (right to be forgotten)
- Right to object to processing
- Right to withdraw consent at any time
- Right to data portability
- Right to lodge a complaint with the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC)
We will respond to all valid requests within the statutory timelines.
7. Location Permissions and Device Identifiers
Locator.ng uses location information to provide location-based services and accurate navigation. Location access may be requested through your device's operating system when you use features that require your location.
You can manage or revoke location permissions through your device settings. However, disabling location access may limit your ability to use certain location-dependent features.
We also collect device identifiers to support the proper operation of our mobile applications. These identifiers help us maintain application functionality, troubleshoot technical problems, and improve service reliability.
We do not sell your location data or device identifiers to third parties.
8. Data Protection Officer (DPO)
In compliance with the NDPA, you may contact our Data Protection Officer for any privacy-related concerns:
Malik Olabiyi
9. Contact Information
For privacy enquiries or to exercise your data rights, please contact: