What Information Do We Gather About You?
The information we gather depends on how you use our website. We generally collect information in two ways:
A. Information You Voluntarily Give Us
- For E-Copy Purchases: When you purchase a digital daily copy of our newspaper, we collect your email address. We need this to deliver the PDF file to you. We do not collect your credit card or banking details directly; those are handled securely by our payment processor (FlutterWave).
- For Communication: If you contact us via email, our "Contact Us" forms, or subscribe to a newsletter, we collect the contact information you provide (such as your name and email address) to respond to your inquiry.
B. Information Collected Automatically
- Usage Data: We collect information about your interactions with our site, such as the pages you visit, the time spent on pages, and the links you click.
- Device Information: We may collect technical data such as your IP address, browser type (e.g., Chrome, Safari), device type (mobile or desktop), and operating system.
- Location Data: We may derive approximate location data from your IP address (e.g., city or country) to serve relevant local news or advertisements.
What Do We Do with the Information We Collect?
We use your data for the following business purposes:
- To Provide Services: To deliver the products you requested (specifically, emailing you the E-copy of the newspaper after payment confirmation).
- To Improve Our Website: We use analytics to see which articles are most popular and to optimize the website's performance.
- To Serve Advertisements: We work with third-party advertising partners (such as Google Ads) to display ads that may be of interest to you.
- To Communicate: To respond to your comments, inquiries, or support requests regarding your E-copy purchases.
To Whom Do We Disclose or Share Information?
We do not sell your personal email addresses to spammers. We share information only in specific scenarios:
A. Service Providers
We work with trusted third-party service providers to perform functions on our behalf:
- FlutterWave: We use FlutterWave to process payments for our E-copies. When you initiate a purchase, you are redirected to FlutterWave. They process your financial data securely. We only receive a confirmation that payment was successful and your email address for delivery.
- Email Delivery Services: We may use third-party email tools to send the automated E-copy to your inbox.
B. Third-Party Advertisers & Analytics
Google: We use Google Analytics and Google Ads. Google may use cookies to collect data about your browsing history to show you personalized advertisements. You can learn more about how Google uses data at their partner sites policy page.
C. Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in the good-faith belief that such action is necessary to comply with state or federal laws (such as the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation - NDPR) or to protect the rights and safety of Nigerian NewsDirect, our users, or the public.
How We Handle Payments (E-Copy)
For our E-copy section, we prioritize your security:
- Collection
You provide your email address on our site.
- Redirect
You are redirected to FlutterWave's secure portal to enter your payment details. Nigerian NewsDirect does not store or see your debit or credit card number.
- Fulfillment
Once FlutterWave confirms the payment is valid, our system automatically sends the PDF newspaper to the email address you provided.
What Are Your Rights and Choices?
Depending on your location (Nigeria, EU, US, etc.), you have certain rights regarding your data:
- Access and Correction: You have the right to ask us what data we hold about you (usually just your email if you purchased a copy) and ask us to correct it.
- Deletion: You may request that we delete your email address from our records, subject to our need to keep records of purchases for accounting purposes.
- Opt-Out of Ads: You can opt out of personalized advertising by adjusting your Google Ad Settings or by using your browser's "Do Not Track" features.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at info@nigeriannewsdirect.com.
How Do You Protect My Information?
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect your personal information. However, no transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
International Transfers
Nigerian NewsDirect is operated from Nigeria. If you are accessing the website from outside Nigeria (e.g., the USA, UK, or EU), please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in Nigeria. By using our services, you consent to this transfer. We strive to apply data protection standards consistent with the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR) and global best practices.
How Can You Contact Us?
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
Email: info@nigeriannewsdirect.com
Address: 34, Matanmi Aromobi Street, Blessing Estate, Off Ijoko Road, Sango-Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria.