Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide Directly

We may collect information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:

• Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number when you contact us or subscribe to our newsletter
• Account Information: Username, password, and profile information if you create an account
• Comments and Feedback: Content you post in comments sections or send to us via contact forms
• Survey Responses: Information you provide when participating in surveys or polls
• Correspondence: Records of communications when you contact us

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing behavior:

• Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers
• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, links clicked, referring/exit pages
• Location Data: General geographic location based on IP address
• Cookies and Tracking Technologies: Data collected through cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies

1.3 Information from Third Parties

We may receive information about you from third-party sources, including:

• Social media platforms if you interact with our content
• Analytics providers like Google Analytics
• Advertising networks and partners

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for various purposes, including:

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device to store data that can be recalled by a web server.
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our website and store certain information.

Types of Cookies We Use:

• Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function properly
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our website (e.g., Google Analytics)
• Advertising Cookies: Used to display relevant ads and measure campaign effectiveness
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences

Managing Cookies

You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may
limit your ability to use certain features of our website. Most browsers accept cookies automatically,
but you can usually modify your browser settings to decline cookies if you prefer.

4. Third-Party Services

Google AdSense and Advertising

We use Google AdSense and other advertising services to display advertisements on our website.
These services may use cookies and similar technologies to show ads based on your browsing history
and interests. For more information about Google’s advertising practices and opt-out options,
visit Google’s Advertising Policies.

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and user behavior. Google Analytics uses cookies
to collect information about your use of our website. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing
the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Social Media Platforms

Our website may contain links to social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.).
When you interact with these features, information may be collected by these platforms. Please
review their privacy policies for details on how they handle your data.

5. How We Share Your Information

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: With third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf (hosting, analytics, advertising)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or government regulations
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
• Protection of Rights: To protect our rights, property, safety, or that of our users and the public
• With Your Consent: When you explicitly agree to share your information

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

6. 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:

• Secure socket layer (SSL) encryption for data transmission
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Access controls and authentication procedures
• Regular backups and disaster recovery procedures

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we
strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal obligations)
• Objection: Object to processing of your personal information for certain purposes
• Data Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service provider
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for processing where consent was the legal basis
• Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time

To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected].
We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe as required by applicable law.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal
information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected information from a
child under 13 without parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information promptly.

Parents or guardians who believe their child has provided us with personal information should contact
us immediately at [email protected].

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and maintained on servers located outside of Nigeria. These
countries may have data protection laws that are different from the laws of Nigeria. By using our
website, you consent to the transfer of information to these countries.

We take appropriate safeguards to ensure that your personal information remains protected in accordance
with this Privacy Policy when transferred internationally.

10. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in
this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When we no longer
need your information, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

Typical retention periods:

• Account information: Retained while your account is active and for 2 years after closure
• Contact form submissions: Retained for 3 years
• Analytics data: Retained for 26 months (Google Analytics default)
• Legal and compliance records: Retained as required by law

11. Do Not Track Signals

Some web browsers have a “Do Not Track” feature that signals to websites you visit that you do not
want your online activities tracked. Currently, there is no standard for how websites should respond
to these signals. At this time, we do not respond to Do Not Track signals.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology,
legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of any material changes by:

• Posting the updated policy on this page with a new “Last Updated” date
• Sending an email notification to registered users (for significant changes)
• Displaying a prominent notice on our website

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically. Your continued use of our website after
changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

13. Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR) Compliance

NigeriaNews.com.ng complies with the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR) 2019 and is committed
to protecting the personal data of Nigerian citizens. We act as a data controller for the information
we collect and process through our website.

For questions about NDPR compliance or to file a complaint with the Nigerian Data Protection Bureau,
you may contact them at: https://ndpb.gov.ng