thenaijawide.com

Last Updated: [24/01/2026]

thenaijawide.com (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is an independent digital news and media platform providing timely news, public interest stories, and informational content. We are committed to protecting user privacy and handling information transparently and responsibly.

This Privacy Policy explains how information is collected, used, stored, and shared when you visit or interact with our website.

By accessing or using thenaijawide.com, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

a. Information You Voluntarily Provide

You may choose to provide personal information when:

  • Contacting us via email or contact forms
  • Submitting comments (where enabled)
  • Subscribing to newsletters or updates (if available)

This information may include:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Any content you voluntarily submit

Commenting, subscribing, or contacting us is optional and not required to access our news content.

b. Information Collected Automatically

When you visit thenaijawide.com, certain non-personal data may be collected automatically, including:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Device type
  • Pages viewed and time spent on the site
  • Referring websites

This information is used strictly for analytics, security, and performance improvement.

2. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Understand how users interact with our content
  • Improve website functionality and user experience
  • Measure traffic and performance
  • Serve advertising where applicable

You may control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some site functionality.

3. Advertising Partners

thenaijawide.com displays advertisements from third-party advertising partners, including Google.

  • Google uses cookies, including the DoubleClick cookie, to serve ads based on users’ visits to this and other websites.
  • These cookies enable the display of personalized or non-personalized advertisements.
  • Users may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.
  • Third-party ad servers or networks may also use cookies, JavaScript, or web beacons in their advertisements.

We do not control these cookies and advise users to review the respective privacy policies of third-party advertisers.

4. Analytics and Measurement Tools

We may use analytics services such as Google Analytics to:

  • Monitor site performance
  • Understand audience engagement
  • Improve editorial presentation and delivery

Analytics data is aggregated and does not personally identify individual users.

5. Editorial Independence and Data Usage

thenaijawide.com maintains strict editorial independence.

  • User data is not used to influence, manipulate, or determine news coverage
  • Editorial decisions are made independently of advertisers, sponsors, or analytics data
  • We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information to third parties

6. Third-Party Links and Embedded Content

Articles may contain links to external websites or embedded content (such as videos, social media posts, or news sources).

We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or policies of third-party websites. Users are encouraged to review third-party privacy policies independently.

7. Data Protection and Security

We apply reasonable technical and administrative measures to safeguard user information against unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. However, no internet transmission or storage system is entirely secure.

8. Children’s Information

thenaijawide.com does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If such information is discovered, it will be removed promptly.

9. Your Privacy Rights

Subject to applicable laws, you may:

  • Request access to your personal data
  • Request correction or deletion of information you voluntarily provided
  • Withdraw consent for future communications

Requests may be sent to:

[email protected]

10. Compliance With Laws

This Privacy Policy aligns with:

  • Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA)
  • Google AdSense Program Policies
  • Google News Publisher Policies
  • International best practices for digital news platforms

11. Updates to This Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.

Continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of any updates.

12. Contact Information

For privacy-related inquiries, contact:

[email protected]