National Digital Farmers Registry (NDFR)
Effective Date: November 26, 2025
Issued By: Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (FMAFS), Nigeria
Website: www.ndfrplatform.ng
At the National Digital Farmers Registry (NDFR), we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the secure handling of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, share, and protect your data when you interact with our website, digital platforms, services, and related initiatives.
By accessing or using any part of the NDFR system, you consent to the practices described in this policy.
1. Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information to support registration, service delivery, communication, and stakeholder engagement:
a) Personal Information
When you register as a farmer, cooperative member, extension officer, or stakeholder, we may collect:
- Full name
- Date of birth
- Gender
- Phone number
- Email address
- Residential address (state, local government area, community)
- Farm location and size
- Crop and livestock details
- Membership in farmer groups or cooperatives
b) Account & Login Data
If you create an account on our portal or collaboration platform:
- Username and password (encrypted)
- IP address and device information
- Login history and activity logs
c) Usage Data
Automatically collected when you visit our website or use our tools:
- Pages viewed, links clicked, time spent
- Browser type, operating system, screen resolution
- Referral source (e.g., Google, social media)
d) Communications
When you contact us via email, form submissions, forums, or customer support:
- Message content
- Response history
- Attachments (if provided)
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your data solely for legitimate purposes related to the NDFR mission:
To:
- Register and verify farmers in the national database
- Deliver agricultural extension services, inputs, and advisory support
- Facilitate access to credit, insurance, and market opportunities
- Send program updates, newsletters, training invitations, and alerts
- Improve user experience and functionality of the NDFR platform
- Conduct research and policy analysis (in anonymized form)
- Support multi-stakeholder engagement and feedback mechanisms
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.
3. Legal Basis for Processing
Our processing of your data is based on:
- Consent: When you voluntarily provide information and opt into communications
- Public Interest: As a government initiative supporting food security and rural development
- Contractual Necessity: To deliver services you have registered for
- Legal Obligation: Compliance with national laws and regulations
You may withdraw consent at any time by updating your preferences or contacting us.
4. Data Sharing & Disclosure
We only share your information under strict conditions:
With:
- Authorized personnel within the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (FMAFS)
- Verified partner agencies (e.g., CBN, BOI, state agricultural departments) for service delivery purposes
- Development partners (e.g., FAO, World Bank, Heifer International) where required for project implementation only with your consent and in aggregated or de-identified form where possible
Never shared:
- For commercial advertising or marketing by external entities
- Without your knowledge or legal justification
All partners must comply with equivalent data protection standards.
5. Data Security
We implement robust technical and organizational measures to protect your data:
Security Measures Include:
- Secure Socket Layer (SSL) encryption (HTTPS)
- Regular security audits and vulnerability testing
- Role-based access controls
- Encrypted storage and transmission
- Firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and malware protection
- Staff training on data protection protocols
Despite these efforts, no system can guarantee 100% security. We commit to prompt notification in the event of a data breach that affects your rights.
6. Data Retention
Your information will be retained only for as long as necessary:
- Active farmer records: maintained while active in the system; reviewed annually
- Communication logs: up to 3 years
- Research data: stored in anonymized format indefinitely for statistical use
You may request deletion of non-essential data at any time (see Section 8).
7. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies to enhance performance and user experience:
- Essential cookies: Enable basic functions (e.g., login, form submission)
- Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors use the site (via tools like Google Analytics)
You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling non-essential cookies may affect some features.
8. Your Rights
As a data subject, you have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
- Withdraw consent for communications or data processing
- Request deletion of your data (where legally permissible)
- Object to certain types of processing
- Receive your data in a portable format
We will respond within 30 days.
9. Children’s Privacy
The NDFR is not intended for children under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors without parental or guardian consent in accordance with Nigerian data protection regulations.
10. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external sites (e.g., partner organizations, social media). This Privacy Policy applies only to the NDFR platform. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of other websites.
11. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The latest version will always be published on this page with the effective date.
We encourage you to review this policy regularly.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding your privacy or data, please contact: