1. Introduction
SoilSmart Engineering ("we", "us", or "our") is a division of SoilSmart Group providing geotechnical, structural, and environmental engineering services across Nigeria. We are committed to protecting your personal data and processing it transparently, in compliance with the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA) 2023.
2. Information We Collect
- Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and company/organisation name submitted via our contact or quote request forms.
- Project Details: Site location, project description, and technical scope information you provide when requesting a consultation or quotation.
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type, and website usage data collected via analytics tools.
- Correspondence: Records of communications between you and our team (email, contact form submissions).
3. How We Use Your Information
- Respond to and process your quote requests, project enquiries, and consultation requests.
- Deliver contracted engineering services and prepare technical reports.
- Communicate project updates and invoicing details.
- Improve our website and service offerings.
- Comply with legal and professional regulatory obligations (e.g., COREN, FCDA).
4. Legal Basis for Processing
- Contract Performance: To provide engineering services requested by clients.
- Legitimate Interests: To respond to enquiries and improve our services.
- Legal Obligation: To comply with Nigerian law, COREN regulations, and relevant environmental standards.
- Consent: Where we send non-transactional communications, with your explicit opt-in.
5. Data Sharing
We do not sell or trade your personal information. We may share data with:
- Resend — our transactional email delivery provider.
- Supabase — our secure cloud database provider.
- Sub-contractors or technical specialists engaged on your specific project (only what is necessary and under confidentiality obligations).
- Regulatory or government bodies where required by Nigerian law (e.g., FCDA, FCT EPA, NESREA).
6. Data Retention
Engineering project data, reports, and correspondence are retained for a minimum of 7 years in compliance with professional engineering standards and Nigerian legal requirements. Contact enquiries that do not result in a project may be retained for up to 2 years.
7. Your Rights
Under the NDPA 2023, you have the right to access, correct, restrict, or request deletion of your personal data. You may also lodge a complaint with the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC). To exercise your rights, contact us at soilsmartng@gmail.com.
8. Security
We implement appropriate technical and administrative safeguards to protect your data, including secure encrypted communications and restricted system access controls. Technical reports and sensitive project data are shared only over secure, authenticated channels.
9. Contact
SoilSmart Engineering
Abuja, FCT, Nigeria
Email: soilsmartng@gmail.com
Phone: +2348085567005 | +2348165588554