Effective Date: 20/05/2025
Circle Empire Shortlet is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you use our platform to book shortlet apartments in Nigeria.
By using our website or services, you consent to the practices outlined in this policy.
1. Information We Collect
We collect the following types of personal information:
a. Information You Provide to Us:
• Full Name
• Email Address
• Phone Number
• Billing Address
• Payment Details (via secure third-party processors)
• Booking Preferences and Details
b. Automatically Collected Information:
• IP Address
• Device type and browser
• Access times and pages viewed
• Location data (if enabled)
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
• Process bookings and payments
• Send booking confirmations and updates
• Provide customer support
• Improve our services and website experience
• Prevent fraud and ensure platform security
• Comply with legal and regulatory requirements
3. Sharing Your Information
We may share your information with:
• Property owners or managers, so they can prepare for your stay
• Payment service providers, to securely process transactions
• Government authorities, when required by law or court order
• Third-party service providers, like marketing or IT support (under confidentiality agreements)
We do not sell your personal data to third parties.
4. Data Security
We use industry-standard security measures to protect your data, including:
• SSL encryption
• Secure server storage
• Access controls
However, no method of online transmission or storage is 100% secure. You use the platform at your own risk.
5. Data Retention
We retain your information only as long as needed for:
• Booking and support purposes
• Legal and accounting obligations
• Improving user experience
You may request deletion of your data unless we are required to keep it by law.
6. Your Rights Under NDPR
Under the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation, you have the right to:
• Access your personal data
• Correct inaccuracies in your data
• Request deletion of your data
• Object to data processing
• Withdraw consent at any time
To exercise these rights, email us at hello@circleempireshortlets.com
7. Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies to:
• Remember your preferences
• Analyze website usage
• Improve site performance
You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features may not function properly.
8. Children’s Privacy
Our platform is not intended for children under 18. We do not knowingly collect data from minors.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make significant changes, we’ll notify users by email or through the platform. Continued use after changes means you accept the updated policy.
10. Contact Us
For questions or concerns about your privacy, please contact:
Email: hello@circleempireshortlets.com
Office: Admirity Way lekki Phase 1 UI, Lekki, Lagos, Nigeria
Thank you for trusting Circle Empire Shortlet with your information. We value your privacy and are committed to protecting it.