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    Privacy Policy for Currentnaija.com

    CurrentNaija (“us”, “we”, or “our”) operates the Current News & Tips website (the “Service”).

    This page informs you of our policies regarding the collection, use and disclosure of Personal Information when you use our Service.

    We will not use or share your information with anyone except as described in this Privacy Policy.

    We use your Personal Information for providing and improving the Service. By using the Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. Unless otherwise defined in this Privacy Policy, terms used in this Privacy Policy have the same meanings as in our Terms and Conditions, accessible at CurrentNaija.com

    What Personal Data Do We Collect?

    At Currentnaija.com, we collect basic user profile information from all our visitors. Specifically, we gather email addresses for those interested in receiving updates or communications from us.

    Data Definitions and Privacy Regulations:

    • Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), ‘Personal Data’ refers to any information that can identify you, including but not limited to name, identification number, location data, or online identifiers, encompassing various aspects like physical, genetic, mental, economic, cultural, or social identity.
    • In the context of the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), ‘Personal Data’ includes any information that identifies, relates to, describes, or could be linked, directly or indirectly, with you as an individual.

    Retention Time for Personal Data

    At Currentnaija.com, the Personal Data we collect, which is primarily email addresses, is processed and stored only for the duration necessary for the purposes for which it has been collected. 

    This aligns with our commitment to user privacy and data protection. Users have the freedom to unsubscribe at any time, and upon opting out, their email addresses will no longer be used for communication or marketing purposes. This practice ensures that we retain personal data only as long as needed to fulfill our stated purposes.

    Log Data

    We collect information that your browser sends whenever you visit our Service (“Log Data”). This Log Data may include information such as your computer’s Internet Protocol (“IP”) address, browser type, browser version, the pages of our Service that you visit, the time and date of your visit, the time spent on those pages and other statistics.

    What Organisations Are Collecting the Information?

    Currentnaija.com collects information directly and through third-party service vendors like credit card companies, clearinghouses, and banks for services such as credit, insurance, and escrow. These third parties, which may act as intermediaries, do not store, retain, or use the information beyond their role. 

    The specific organizations collecting information through Currentnaija.com would typically include:

    1. Currentnaija.com Itself: Collects emails for marketing purposes and any information voluntarily provided through the “Contact Us” page.
    2. Third-Party Advertisers: These may include various advertising partners who use technologies like cookies, JavaScript, or Web Beacons for their advertisements displayed on Currentnaija.com.
    3. Analytics Service Providers: These are companies that provide analytics tools used by Currentnaija.com to track user behavior, location, and website traffic.

    Each of these entities likely has its own privacy policy, which governs how they handle the information they collect. It’s crucial for users to refer to these policies for detailed information.

    The detailed information on processing of Personally Identifiable Information is shown below:

    Advertising

    This type of service allows User Data to be utilized for advertising communication purposes. These communications are displayed in the form of banners and other advertisements on this Website, possibly based on User interests.

    Google Ad Manager (Google LLC)

    Google Ad Manager is an advertising service provided by Google LLC, that allows the Owner to run advertising campaigns in conjunction with external advertising networks that the Owner, unless otherwise specified in this document, has no direct relationship with. 

    This service uses the “DoubleClick” Cookie, which tracks use of this Website and User behavior concerning ads, products and services offered.

    Personal data processed : Cookies, Usage Data – Privacy Policy

    Google AdSense (Google LLC)

    Google AdSense is an advertising service provided by Google LLC. This service uses the DoubleClick Cookie, which tracks use of this Website and User behavior concerning ads, products and services offered.

    Personal data processed : Cookies, Usage Data Privacy Policy – Optout

    Analytics

    The services contained in this section enable the Owner to monitor and analyze web traffic and can be used to keep track of User behavior.

    Google Ads Conversion Tracking (Google LLC)

    Google Ads conversion tracking is an analytics service provided by Google LLC, that connects data from the Google Ads advertising network with actions performed on this Website.

    Personal data processed : Cookies, Usage Data – Privacy Policy

    Google Analytics (Google LLC)

    Google Analytics is a web analysis service provided by Google LLC. Google utilizes the Data collected to track and examine the use of this Website, to prepare reports on its activities and share them with other Google services. 

    Google may use the Data collected to contextualize and personalize the ads of its own advertising network.

    Personal data processed: Cookies, Usage Data – Privacy Policy – Optout

    Microsoft Advertising Universal Event Tracking (Microsoft Corporation)

    Microsoft Advertising Universal Event Tracking is an analytics service provided by Microsoft Corporation that connects data from the Microsoft Advertising network with actions performed on this Application.

    Personal data processed : Cookies, Usage Data, Unique Device Identifiers for Advertising, Universally Unique Identifier – Privacy Policy – Optout

    How Information is Shared

    Currentnaija.com may share Personally Identifiable Information and aggregated user data with affiliated agencies and third-party vendors. Users have the option to opt out of receiving information or being contacted. 

    Behavioural Remarketing

    The website uses behavioral remarketing services, employing third-party vendors who use cookies and non-cookie technologies for targeted advertising based on user activity. 

    These vendors include Google Ads and Bing Ads, each with its privacy policy and opt-out options. Users can opt out of personalized advertising through various platforms like the NAI, EDAA, and DAA, or through privacy settings on mobile devices.

    Cookies and Web Beacons

    We use cookies to store information about visitors’ preferences, to record user-specific information on which pages the site visitor accesses or visits, and to personalize or customize our web page content based upon visitors’ browser type or other information that the visitor sends via their browser.

    User Rights and Data Protection

    Users of Currentnaija.com have various rights regarding their personal data. They are entitled to access, review, correct, and request deletion of their personal information. Users can also opt out of marketing communications and object to the processing of their data. 

    The website is committed to ensuring the security and protection of user data, adhering to industry-standard practices and regulations to safeguard against unauthorized access, alteration, or misuse. 

    The privacy and control of users over their data are prioritized, with mechanisms in place to address user concerns and queries related to data protection.

    Links to Other Sites

    Currentnaija.com may contain links to other websites. These external sites are not operated by Currentnaija and therefore, we have no control over, and assume no responsibility for their content, privacy policies, or practices. 

    Users are advised to review the privacy policy of any third-party site they visit, as their standards may differ from ours. Our linking to these sites does not imply endorsement of their content.

    Changes to the Privacy Policy

    We reserve the right to update this policy periodically. Significant changes will be communicated on our website.

    Contact Information

    For any inquiries regarding this privacy policy, please contact us through our website.