Effective Date: September 16th, 2025
Last Updated: August 8th, 2025
1. Introduction
The Backlot Company Ltd (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website www.thebacklotcompany.com and request consultation services.
By using our website or providing us with your personal information, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
2. Information We Collect
Personal Information
We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:
- Request a consultation or quote
- Fill out contact forms
- Subscribe to our newsletter
- Contact us via email or phone
This information may include:
- Name and contact information (email address, phone number, mailing address)
- Company name and job title
- Project details and service requirements
- Communication preferences
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information, including:
- IP address and geographic location
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Pages visited and time spent on our site
- Referring website URLs
- Device information
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. These may include:
- Essential cookies for website functionality
- Analytics cookies to understand website usage
- Marketing cookies for relevant content delivery
You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide Services: Schedule and conduct consultations, prepare quotes, and deliver production services to clients globally.
- Communication: Respond to inquiries, send service updates and provide customer support across different time zones
- Business Operations: Improve our website, analyze usage patterns, enhance our services, and manage international client relationships
- Marketing: Send newsletters and promotional materials (with your consent), tailored to your geographic region where appropriate
- Compliance: Meet legal obligations under Nigerian law and applicable international data protection requirements
- Legal Protection: Protect our business interests and comply with regulatory requirements in multiple jurisdictions
4. Information Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:
Service Providers
We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in:
- Website hosting and maintenance
- Email marketing services
- Analytics and reporting
- Customer relationship management
These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for specified purposes.
Legal Requirements
We may disclose information when required by law or to:
- Comply with legal processes or government requests
- Protect our rights, property, or safety
- Prevent fraud or illegal activities
- Enforce our terms of service
Business Transfers
In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of business assets, your information may be transferred as part of the transaction.
5. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:
- Encrypted data transmission (SSL/TLS)
- Secure server infrastructure
- Access controls and authentication
- Regular security assessments
However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Factors affecting retention periods include:
- Active business relationships
- Legal and regulatory requirements
- Dispute resolution needs
7. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:
Access and Portability
- Request access to your personal information
- Receive a copy of your data in a portable format
Correction and Updates
- Correct inaccurate or incomplete information
- Update your contact preferences
Deletion
- Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal requirements)
Restriction and Objection
- Restrict processing of your information
- Object to certain types of processing
Marketing Communications
- Unsubscribe from marketing emails
- Opt out of promotional communications
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.
8. International Data Transfers
As a Nigerian company operating globally, we may transfer and process your personal information in Nigeria and other countries where we or our service providers operate. This may include countries with different data protection laws than your country of residence.
When we transfer personal information internationally, we implement appropriate safeguards, including:
- Standard contractual clauses approved by relevant data protection authorities
- Adequacy decisions where applicable
- Other legally recognized transfer mechanisms
For clients in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or other regions with specific data protection requirements, we ensure compliance with applicable cross-border data transfer regulations.
9. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not intended for individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child, we will take steps to delete it promptly.
10. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of material changes by:
- Posting the updated policy on our website
- Displaying prominent notices on our website
Your continued use of our services after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
12. Applicable Laws and Jurisdiction
This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, specifically the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR) and other applicable Nigerian privacy laws. However, where you are located in other jurisdictions with specific data protection requirements (such as the European Union’s GDPR, California’s CCPA, or similar laws), we will also comply with those applicable requirements.
For international clients, we recognize and respect the data protection rights afforded by your local laws, and this Privacy Policy is designed to meet the standards of major international privacy frameworks.
13. Contact Information
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
The Backlot Company Ltd
Email: hello@thebacklotcompany.com
Phone: +2348165862497
Address: 60 Chief Bamidele Eletu Street, Jakande, Lekki