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:
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:
