Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of information:

a. Personal Information

You may voluntarily provide us with personal information when you:

• Subscribe to our newsletter
• Contact us through our website
• Submit news tips or press releases
• Participate in surveys, contests, or promotions
• Comment on articles (where applicable)
• Register for an account

This information may include:

• Full name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Organization (if applicable)
• Any information you choose to include in your message

b. Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

• IP address
• Browser type
• Device information
• Operating system
• Pages visited
• Time spent on our website
• Referral URLs
• Location data (where permitted)
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Deliver news and editorial content
• Improve our website and user experience
• Respond to inquiries
• Send newsletters and news alerts (only if you subscribe)
• Monitor website performance and analytics
• Detect fraud or security threats
• Comply with legal obligations
• Personalize content and advertising where applicable

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies to improve your browsing experience.

Cookies help us:

• Remember user preferences
• Analyze website traffic
• Measure audience engagement
• Improve website performance
• Deliver relevant advertisements

You can disable cookies through your browser settings. However, some features of the website may not function properly.

4. Newsletter and Email Communications

If you subscribe to our newsletters, we may send:

• Daily news updates
• Breaking news alerts
• Weekly summaries
• Special reports
• Promotional announcements

You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the "Unsubscribe" link included in every email.

5. Third-Party Services

We may use trusted third-party services including:

• Analytics providers
• Advertising partners
• Email marketing platforms
• Social media platforms
• Video hosting services

These providers may collect information in accordance with their own privacy policies.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites linked from Nova News Nigeria.

6. Advertising

Nova News Nigeria may display advertisements from third-party advertising networks.

These advertisers may use cookies or similar technologies to provide personalized advertising based on your browsing activity.

You can manage advertising preferences through your browser or device settings.

7. Sharing of Information

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• With trusted service providers working on our behalf
• To comply with legal obligations
• To protect our legal rights
• During a merger, acquisition, or business transfer
• With your consent

8. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect your personal information from:

• Unauthorized access
• Loss
• Misuse
• Disclosure
• Alteration
• Destruction

While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure.

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, it will be securely deleted or anonymized.

10. Your Rights

Subject to applicable law, you may have the right to:

• Access your personal information
• Correct inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your information
• Withdraw consent
• Object to certain processing activities
• Request a copy of your data
• Lodge a complaint with the appropriate data protection authority

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details below.

11. Children's Privacy

Nova News Nigeria is not directed at children under the age of 13.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will delete it promptly.

12. External Links

Our website may contain links to external websites.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites. Users should review the privacy policies of those websites before providing personal information.

13. International Data Transfers

If your information is processed outside Nigeria, we will take reasonable steps to ensure it receives an adequate level of protection in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

14. Compliance with Nigerian Data Protection Laws

Nova News Nigeria is committed to handling personal information responsibly and aims to comply with applicable Nigerian data protection requirements, including the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA) 2023, as well as other relevant laws governing privacy and electronic communications.

15. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

When significant changes are made, we will post the updated version on this page and revise the "Effective Date."

Continued use of our services after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

16. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us: