Privacy Policy

Who We Are

Our website address is: [https://timesnigeria.ng](https://timesnigeria.ng). We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with both international standards, such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA). This policy outlines the types of personal data we collect, how we process it, and your rights regarding that information.

Comments

When visitors leave comments on the site, we collect the data entered in the comment form, along with the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to assist in detecting spam. An anonymised string (hash) generated from your email address may be shared with the Gravatar service to determine whether you are using it. The Gravatar privacy policy is available at [https://automattic.com/privacy](https://automattic.com/privacy). Once your comment is approved, your profile image may be visible publicly in the context of your comment.

Media

If you upload images to the website, you are advised to ensure that location data (EXIF GPS) is removed prior to upload. Other users may download and extract embedded location data from images on the site.

Cookies

If you leave a comment, you may opt to save your name, email, and website in cookies. These are designed for your convenience and last for one year. When you visit our login page, we will set a temporary cookie to check if your browser accepts cookies; this cookie is discarded when you close your browser.

Upon logging in, several cookies will be created to store your login credentials and display preferences. Login cookies last two days, while display options cookies last for one year. If you select “Remember Me,” your login will persist for two weeks. Logging out will remove these cookies. If you edit or publish an article, an additional cookie may be saved in your browser to record the post ID; it contains no personal data and expires after one day.

Embedded Content from Other Websites

Articles on this site may contain embedded content (e.g., videos, images, articles). Such content behaves in the same way as if the user visited the originating website directly. These third-party websites may collect your data, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking technologies, and monitor your interactions with their embedded content—particularly if you are logged into an account on their platform.

Data Sharing

We do not sell or trade your personal data. However, in certain operational contexts (e.g., password reset requests), your IP address may be included in system-generated communications. Data may also be shared with third-party services strictly necessary for website functionality, analytics, or anti-spam protection, always in accordance with data protection laws.

Data Retention

Comments and related metadata are retained indefinitely to facilitate the automatic approval of future comments. For users who register on our website (if applicable), we store the personal data they provide in their profile. Users may view, update, or delete their personal information at any time, except their username. Website administrators may also access and edit this data when necessary.

Your Rights

Under GDPR and the NDPA, you have the right to request access to the personal data we hold about you. You may also request the correction, restriction, or erasure of your data, subject to lawful limitations. If you would like to export your data or have it deleted, please contact us through the details provided on our site. We may retain certain data for legal, administrative, or security purposes where required.

Data Transfers and Processing

Visitor comments may be subject to automated spam detection services. We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to ensure that any data transfers or processing activities comply with relevant data protection legislation, both in Nigeria and internationally.

Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this policy or your data, please contact our editorial team via our official contact page at [https://timesnigeria.ng/contact](https://timesnigeria.ng/contact) or by emailing [editor@timesnigeria.ng](mailto:editor@timesnigeria.ng).