Privacy Policy
Last updated: 28th August 2025
At Times of Nigeria (http://timesofnigeria.online), we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and your rights in line with the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA) 2023, as well as international best practices.
Who We Are
The Times of Nigeria is an independent news and media organization. Our website address is: http://timesofnigeria.online.
Comments
When visitors leave comments on our site, we collect the data entered into the comments form, along with the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help with spam detection.
- An anonymized string created from your email address (a “hash”) may be provided to the Gravatar service to check if you are using it.
- After your comment is approved, your profile picture (if available) will be visible to the public alongside your comment.
- The Gravatar service privacy policy can be found here: https://automattic.com/privacy/.
Media
If you upload images to our website, please ensure that they do not contain embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors may download and extract location data from images posted online.
Cookies
We use cookies to improve your browsing experience.
- If you leave a comment, you may opt in to saving your name, email, and website in cookies for convenience. These last for 1 year.
- When you log in, we set up cookies to save your login information and display preferences.
- Login cookies last 2 days.
- “Remember Me” extends login to 2 weeks.
- Screen preference cookies last 1 year.
- If you log out, login cookies are removed.
- If you edit or publish an article, an additional cookie is saved, indicating the post ID (no personal data). It expires after 1 day.
Embedded Content from Other Websites
Articles on Times of Nigeria may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, or social media posts). Embedded content behaves exactly as if you visited the source website directly.
These third-party websites may collect your data, use cookies, track interactions, and monitor engagement, especially if you have an account and are logged in on their platform.
Who We Share Your Data With
- If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.
- Comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.
- We do not sell, trade, or rent personal data to third parties.
How Long We Retain Your Data
- Comments and their metadata are retained indefinitely to automatically recognize and approve follow-up comments.
- For registered users, we store personal information in their user profile. Users can view, edit, or delete their data anytime (except their username). Website administrators can also access and edit this information.
Your Rights Over Your Data
As a user, you have the right to:
- Request an exported file of your personal data that we hold.
- Request the erasure of your data, except where retention is required by law or for security reasons.
- Withdraw consent for processing (where applicable).
- File a complaint with the Nigeria Data Protection Bureau (NDPB) if you believe your rights have been violated.
Where Your Data Is Sent
- Visitor comments are screened through an automated spam detection service.
- Data may be processed outside Nigeria, but we ensure compliance with relevant data protection regulations.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact us:
📧 privacy@timesofnigeria.online
☎️ +234 (0) 803 787 2140