Privacy & Cookie Policy – Naija24News.com
Last updated: 05/10/2025
1. Who We Are
Naija24News.com is a UK-based digital news platform dedicated to serving Nigerians and Africans worldwide. Our mission is to deliver timely news, verified reports, and relevant information across politics, entertainment, lifestyle, diaspora affairs, and global issues.
Our website address is: https://naija24news.com
2. What Data We Collect
We may collect the following information:
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Data submitted via comment forms (name, email, comment content)
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IP addresses and browser user agent strings (for spam prevention and security)
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Basic device and browsing analytics through tools like Google Analytics or similar
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If media uploads are enabled, user-submitted images or files
At this time, we do not collect email addresses for newsletters or account creation, but this may be introduced in the future with full transparency and user consent.
3. Comments
When visitors leave comments, we collect the data shown in the form along with their IP address and browser details to prevent spam and abuse.
An anonymised version of your email (also called a hash) may be sent to Gravatar to detect profile images. Once approved, your profile picture becomes visible alongside your comment.
4. Media Uploads
If you upload images to Naija24News.com, please remove embedded location data (EXIF/GPS) before uploading. Other visitors may download and extract such information.
5. Cookies
We use cookies for:
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Comment convenience — So your name and email don’t need re-entering
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Login sessions (if applicable) — To remember users for up to 2 weeks
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Analytics and advertising optimisation
You may disable cookies via your browser settings, but some features may not function fully.
6. Embedded Content from Other Sites
Articles on Naija24News.com may include embedded videos, posts, or links from platforms like YouTube, Facebook/TikTok, X (Twitter), or Instagram.
These third parties may collect data about you, use cookies, or track interactions — exactly as if you visited their website directly.
7. Advertising & Analytics
We may use:
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Google Analytics or similar services to understand visitor trends
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Advertising networks (e.g. Google AdSense or future partners)
These services may use cookies or tracking tools to personalise content or deliver relevant ads. You may opt out of personalised ads via your browser or Google Ad Settings.
8. How Long We Keep Your Data
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Comments and metadata are stored indefinitely to help auto-approve future submissions
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Any user profile data (if registration becomes available) will remain editable by the user and admin
9. Your Rights (GDPR & CCPA)
You may request:
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A copy of the data we hold about you
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Deletion of your data, unless required for legal or moderation purposes
Requests can be made via the contact details below.
10. Where Your Data Is Sent
Visitor comments may be scanned through automated spam detection services.
11. Children’s Data
Naija24News.com is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from minors. If such data is discovered, we will delete it immediately.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy occasionally. Updates will be posted on this page with a new revision date.
13. Contact Information
For privacy-related enquiries, please contact us at: