Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Last updated: October 6th, 2026

At Naija Viewpoint (naijaviewpoint.com.ng), we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have. By using our website, you agree to the practices described here. To learn more about us, visit our About Us page.

1. Information We Collect

Information you provide

We collect information you give us directly, such as your name, email address and message when you use our Contact Us form, send a news tip, post a comment, or subscribe to a newsletter.

Information collected automatically

When you visit our site, we and our service providers may automatically collect:

  • IP address and approximate location
  • Browser type, device type and operating system
  • Pages visited, time spent, referring pages and links clicked
  • Cookie and similar identifiers

2. How We Use Your Information

  • To operate, maintain and improve our website and content
  • To respond to your enquiries, tips and correction requests
  • To send newsletters or updates, where you have subscribed
  • To analyse traffic and understand how readers use our site
  • To display advertising and measure its performance
  • To detect and prevent spam, fraud and security issues
  • To comply with legal obligations

3. Cookies and Similar Technologies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device. We use them to remember preferences, understand site usage and serve ads. You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings, but some parts of the site may not work properly if you disable them.

4. Advertising and Google AdSense

We use Google AdSense to display ads on our website. Please note:

  • Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on your previous visits to this and other websites.
  • Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visit to our site and/or other sites on the internet.
  • You can opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.
  • You can also opt out of some third-party vendors’ use of cookies for personalised advertising at www.aboutads.info.
  • To learn how Google uses data from sites that use its services, see How Google uses information from sites or apps that use our services.

Advertising on Naija Viewpoint is kept separate from our editorial content. Sponsored content, where it appears, is clearly labelled. Our editorial standards are described on our About Us page.

5. Analytics

We may use analytics services, such as Google Analytics, to understand how visitors use our site. These services may collect information such as your IP address, pages viewed and time on site. Google provides an opt-out through the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

6. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share it with:

  • Service providers who help us run the site (hosting, analytics, email, security)
  • Advertising partners, as described above
  • Authorities or other parties where required by law or to protect rights, safety and security

7. Third-Party Links

Our articles may link to other websites, including the original sources of our reporting. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites, and we encourage you to read their policies.

8. Comments and User Submissions

Comments and other content you submit may be publicly visible. Please do not include sensitive personal information. We may moderate or remove content that is abusive, unlawful or violates our standards.

9. Data Retention and Security

We keep personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy or as required by law. We use reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your data, but no method of transmission or storage is completely secure.

10. Your Rights

Under the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA) 2023 and other applicable laws, you may have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you
  • Request correction or deletion of your data
  • Object to or restrict certain processing
  • Withdraw consent at any time, where processing is based on consent
  • Lodge a complaint with the Nigeria Data Protection Commission

To exercise these rights, please contact us.

11. Visitors from the EEA, UK and Switzerland

If you are in the European Economic Area, the United Kingdom or Switzerland, we ask for your consent before using cookies for personalised advertising and analytics, and you can change your choice at any time through our cookie consent settings.

12. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from them. If you believe a child has given us personal data, please contact us and we will delete it.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes take effect when posted on this page, and the “Last updated” date above will change accordingly.

14. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please reach out through our Contact Us page or email naijaviewpoint@gmail.com.

Naija Viewpoint, Lokoja, Kogi, Nigeria