Effective Date: July 27, 2026
Welcome to NaijaNewsToday (“we,” “our,” “us”), accessible at https://naijanewstoday.com. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled responsibly.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website. By accessing or using NaijaNewsToday, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following categories of information:
a. Personal Information
You may voluntarily provide personal information, including:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number (where applicable)
- Information submitted through contact forms
- Comments posted on articles
- Newsletter subscription details
b. Non-Personal Information
We automatically collect certain information when you visit our website, including:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device information
- Operating system
- Pages visited
- Date and time of visits
- Referring website
- Time spent on pages
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Deliver news and website content
- Improve website performance and user experience
- Respond to inquiries and feedback
- Send newsletters and updates (only if you subscribe)
- Monitor website traffic and analytics
- Prevent fraud, abuse, and unauthorized activities
- Comply with legal obligations
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
NaijaNewsToday uses cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience.
Cookies help us:
- Remember user preferences
- Analyze website traffic
- Understand visitor behavior
- Improve website functionality
- Deliver relevant advertising where applicable
You can disable cookies through your browser settings. However, some features of the website may not function properly if cookies are disabled.
4. Third-Party Services
We may use trusted third-party services, including but not limited to:
- Google Analytics
- Google AdSense
- Social media platforms
- Email marketing providers
- Content delivery networks (CDNs)
These third parties may collect information according to their own privacy policies. We encourage users to review those policies before using their services.
5. Advertising
NaijaNewsToday may display advertisements provided by third-party advertising partners.
Advertising partners may use cookies, web beacons, or similar technologies to provide personalized advertising based on your browsing activities.
For Google advertising, Google may use the DoubleClick Cookie to serve ads based on previous visits to this and other websites.
Users can learn more about Google’s advertising practices by visiting:
6. Comments
When visitors leave comments on our website, we may collect:
- Name
- Email address
- IP address
- Browser information
This information helps detect spam and maintain the security of our platform.
Comments are publicly visible once approved.
7. Newsletter
If you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address to send:
- Breaking news
- Weekly updates
- Special announcements
- Promotional content (where applicable)
You may unsubscribe at any time using the unsubscribe link included in every email.
8. Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal information.
We may share information with:
- Website hosting providers
- Analytics providers
- Advertising partners
- Email service providers
- Law enforcement authorities when required by law
- Professional advisers where necessary
All third-party providers are expected to protect your information appropriately.
9. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to:
- Provide our services
- Meet legal obligations
- Resolve disputes
- Enforce our policies
When information is no longer required, we securely delete or anonymize it where reasonably practicable.
10. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures designed to protect your information from:
- Unauthorized access
- Loss
- Misuse
- Alteration
- Disclosure
While we strive to safeguard your information, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
11. Children’s Privacy
NaijaNewsToday is not directed toward children under the age of 13.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe that a child has provided personal information to us, please contact us so we can take appropriate action.
12. Your Rights
Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have the right to:
- Access your personal information
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your personal information
- Restrict or object to certain processing activities
- Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
- Request a copy of your data where applicable
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.
13. External Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external websites. We encourage users to review the privacy policies of any websites they visit.
14. International Users
Our website may be accessed by visitors from different countries.
By using NaijaNewsToday, you acknowledge that your information may be processed in jurisdictions other than your own, subject to applicable legal requirements.
15. Compliance with Nigerian Data Protection Laws
NaijaNewsToday is committed to handling personal data responsibly and aims to comply with applicable Nigerian data protection laws, including the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA) 2023, as well as other applicable privacy and data protection regulations.
16. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated Effective Date. Continued use of the website after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.
17. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our handling of your personal information, please contact us:
NaijaNewsToday
Website: https://naijanewstoday.com
Email: privacy@naijanewstoday.com (replace with your official privacy or support email if different)
Thank you for visiting NaijaNewsToday. We value your trust and are committed to protecting your privacy while providing timely, accurate, and reliable news for Nigerians at home and around the world.
