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Privacy Policy

Last Updated: December 2024

1. Introduction

Buy Land in Africa ("BLIA", "we", "us", or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our platform at blia.africa.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

  • - Name and contact details
  • - Government-issued identification
  • - Citizenship documentation
  • - Banking and payment information
  • - Property ownership records
  • - Investment history and preferences
  • - Communication preferences

2.2 Property Information

  • - Property details and documentation
  • - Survey and land records
  • - Development status information
  • - Ownership history
  • - Transaction records

2.3 Technical Information

  • - Device and browser information
  • - IP address and location data
  • - Usage data and analytics
  • - Cookies and tracking information
  • - Login records and activity logs

3. How We Use Your Information

3.1 Core Services

  • - Process property transactions
  • - Verify user identity and eligibility
  • - Facilitate property verification
  • - Process payments and transfers
  • - Communicate about transactions
  • - Provide customer support

3.2 Platform Improvements

  • - Enhance user experience
  • - Develop new features
  • - Analyze platform usage
  • - Improve security measures
  • - Optimize performance

3.3 Legal and Regulatory Compliance

  • - Verify identity (KYC requirements)
  • - Prevent fraud and abuse
  • - Comply with legal obligations
  • - Meet regulatory requirements
  • - Maintain transaction records

4. Information Sharing

4.1 With Your Consent

  • - Property developers/sellers/buyers
  • - BLIA verified agents
  • - Financial institutions
  • - Legal representatives
  • - Government authorities

4.2 Service Providers

  • - Payment processors
  • - Verification services
  • - Cloud storage providers
  • - Analytics services
  • - Customer support tools

4.3 Legal Requirements

  • - Court orders
  • - Legal investigations
  • - Regulatory compliance
  • - Law enforcement requests
  • - Government agencies

5. Data Security

5.1 Protection Measures

  • - Encryption (in transit and at rest)
  • - Access controls
  • - Regular security audits
  • - Employee training
  • - Incident response plans

5.2 Data Storage

  • - Secure cloud infrastructure
  • - Regional data centers
  • - Regular backups
  • - Disaster recovery
  • - Data retention policies

6. International Data Transfers

6.1 Cross-border Transfers

  • - Standard contractual clauses
  • - Data protection agreements
  • - Regional compliance measures
  • - Transfer impact assessments
  • - Appropriate safeguards

6.2 Regional Considerations

  • - Local data protection laws
  • - Regional privacy requirements
  • - Country-specific regulations
  • - International standards
  • - Data localization requirements

7. Your Rights

7.1 Access and Control

  • - Access your information
  • - Correct inaccurate data
  • - Request data deletion
  • - Restrict processing
  • - Data portability

7.2 Communication Preferences

  • - Opt-out options
  • - Marketing preferences
  • - Notification settings
  • - Communication frequency
  • - Contact method selection

8. Cookies and Tracking

8.1 Cookie Usage

  • - Essential cookies
  • - Functional cookies
  • - Analytics cookies
  • - Marketing cookies
  • - Third-party cookies

8.2 Tracking Technologies

  • - Web beacons
  • - Pixel tags
  • - Analytics tools
  • - User behavior tracking
  • - Performance monitoring

9. Children's Privacy

We do not knowingly collect or solicit information from anyone under 18 years of age. Users must be at least 18 years old to use our platform.

10. Changes to Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of any material changes through:

  • - Email notification
  • - Platform announcement
  • - Website notice
  • - Account alert
  • - App notification

11. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to:

  • - Provide our services
  • - Comply with legal obligations
  • - Resolve disputes
  • - Enforce agreements
  • - Meet business needs

12. Contact Us

For privacy-related inquiries:

Email: support@blia.africa

13. Regional Privacy Rights

13.1 African Data Protection

  • - Regional data protection compliance
  • - Local privacy regulations
  • - Country-specific requirements
  • - Cross-border data flows
  • - Regional data centers

13.2 International Standards

  • - GDPR compliance measures
  • - International privacy standards
  • - Global data protection
  • - Cross-border requirements
  • - International cooperation