Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 8 November 2025.

1. Introduction

Welcome to Naijajournalist.com.ng (referred to as “we,” “our,” or “us”).
Your privacy is very important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR).

By using this website, you agree to the terms described below. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of our site.

2. Who We Are

Naijajournalist.com.ng is an independent online journalism platform founded by Philip Kase.
We are committed to credible reporting, opinion pieces, and features that inform, educate, and inspire readers across Nigeria and beyond.

You can reach us via email at talktophilip@naijajournalist.com.ng.

3. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of information:

a. Personal Data You Provide

  • Contact details: name and email address when you reach out via our contact form or email.
  • Voluntary information: comments, feedback, or submissions you share with us.
  • Subscription data: when you opt in to receive newsletters or updates.

b. Automatically Collected Data

  • Technical data: IP address, browser type, operating system, device type, and referral URLs.
  • Usage data: pages visited, time spent, and navigation patterns collected via analytics tools such as Google Analytics.
  • Cookies and similar technologies: used to improve site functionality and personalise your experience.

4. How We Use Your Information

Your data may be used for the following purposes:

  1. To respond to your messages, comments, or story submissions.
  2. To provide, maintain, and improve our website’s content and user experience.
  3. To send newsletters or updates (only if you opt in).
  4. To monitor site performance, prevent spam, and enhance security.
  5. To comply with applicable legal obligations.

We will never sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.

We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

  • Consent: When you voluntarily provide data or subscribe to our newsletter.
  • Legitimate interest: To maintain website functionality, security, and analytics.
  • Legal obligation: To comply with regulatory or statutory requirements.

You can withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us at talktophilip@naijajournalist.com.ng.

6. Cookies Policy

Naijajournalist.com.ng uses cookies to store small amounts of data on your device to improve browsing performance.
Cookies help us:

  • Understand user preferences,
  • Analyse traffic, and
  • Improve site content.

You can disable cookies through your browser settings, but some features of the site may not function as intended.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected or as required by law.
When information is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymise it.

8. Data Protection and Security

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data from unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
These include:

  • Secure servers and password-protected systems,
  • Restricted access to personal data, and
  • Regular security reviews.

Despite these efforts, no method of online transmission is completely secure. You use the site at your own discretion.

9. Third-Party Services

We may use trusted third-party tools such as:

  • Google Analytics for anonymous traffic analysis,
  • Email marketing services for newsletter delivery.

These providers comply with GDPR/NDPR standards and process data only on our instructions.

Our website may contain links to external sites for reference or additional reading.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external websites.
We encourage you to review their privacy policies before sharing any information.

11. Your Rights (GDPR & NDPR)

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  1. Right to access – Request a copy of the data we hold about you.
  2. Right to rectification – Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
  3. Right to erasure – Request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”).
  4. Right to restriction – Request limited processing of your data.
  5. Right to object – Opt out of data processing for marketing or analytics.
  6. Right to data portability – Request transfer of your data to another service.
  7. Right to withdraw consent – Withdraw previously given consent at any time.

To exercise these rights, contact us via talktophilip@naijajournalist.com.ng. We will respond within 30 days.

12. Children’s Privacy

Our content is primarily intended for a general audience.
We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 16 years.
If you believe we have unintentionally collected such data, please contact us immediately for removal.

13. International Data Transfers

While our servers are located in Nigeria, certain third-party service providers may process data in other countries.
In such cases, we ensure that your information is protected in accordance with GDPR and NDPR standards.

14. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect legal, operational, or service changes.
The “Last Updated” date below will be revised whenever modifications are made.
Please review this page periodically to stay informed.

15. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or complaints about how your data is handled, please reach out to us:

Email: talktophilip@naijajournalist.com.ng
Website: https://naijajournalist.com.ng

We take privacy matters seriously and will do our best to resolve any issue promptly.

Naijajournalist.com.ng – Committed to Truth, Transparency, and Trustworthy Journalism.