Digest.ng (“we”, “our”, or “us”) operates Digest.ng, an online news and media blog focused on delivering news, opinions, and informational content to readers in Nigeria and beyond. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data responsibly.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
a. Personal Information (Voluntarily Provided)
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Name
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Email address
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Comments or messages you submit
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Subscription details (e.g., newsletters)
b. Non‑Personal Information (Automatically Collected)
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IP address
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Browser type and version
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Device information
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Pages visited and time spent on the site
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Referring URLs
This information is collected through cookies, log files, and analytics tools.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information collected to:
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Operate and maintain Digest.ng
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Improve website content and user experience
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Respond to comments, inquiries, or feedback
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Send newsletters or updates (only if you opt in)
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Monitor and analyze usage trends
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Prevent fraud and enhance security
3. Cookies and Web Beacons
Digest.ng uses cookies to:
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Store visitor preferences
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Optimize user experience
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Analyze traffic and performance
You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain website functionalities.
4. Third‑Party Services
We may use third‑party services such as:
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Google Analytics
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Advertising partners (e.g., Google AdSense)
These third parties may use cookies, JavaScript, or web beacons to collect information about your visits to this and other websites. Digest.ng has no control over these cookies.
We encourage users to review the privacy policies of third‑party services for more information.
5. Advertising Partners
Third‑party ad servers or networks may display advertisements on Digest.ng. They automatically receive your IP address when this occurs. These technologies are used to measure advertising effectiveness and personalize ad content.
Digest.ng does not knowingly share personal information with advertisers.
6. Data Protection Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:
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The right to access your personal data
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The right to correct or update your information
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The right to request deletion of your data
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The right to withdraw consent at any time
For Nigerian users, this policy aligns with the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR).
For users in the European Economic Area (EEA), Digest.ng complies with applicable GDPR principles.
7. Children’s Information
Digest.ng does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you believe your child has provided personal data on our website, please contact us immediately and we will promptly remove such information.
8. Data Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage users to review this policy periodically.
10. Consent
By using Digest.ng, you hereby consent to this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
Email: enquiry@digest.ng