Privacy Policy — NaijOnline.com
Effective Date: 5 August 2025
1. Data Controller
NaijOnline.com is owned and operated by an individual based in the United Kingdom.
For the purposes of data protection laws (e.g. GDPR, CCPA), the data controller is the site owner who determines how and why personal information is processed.
If you have questions or requests about your data, please contact:
2. Introduction
NaijOnline.com provides guides and resources on scholarships, education, and immigration. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal information when you interact with our site.
3. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of data:
- Personal Data You Provide
When you contact us or subscribe to updates, we may collect your name, email address, and the content of your message.
- Automatically Collected Data
When you visit the site, we collect your IP address, browser type, device information, page visits, and timestamps.
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies (e.g., Google Analytics, Google AdSense) to analyze site usage, improve performance, and deliver personalized advertisements.
4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
We only process your personal data where we have a legal basis to do so, including:
- Your consent (e.g., for newsletter signup or accepting cookies)
- Our legitimate interest (e.g., improving site performance or responding to inquiries)
- To comply with legal obligations, where required
5. How We Use Your Data
- To respond to inquiries or support requests
- To send email updates or newsletters or updates if you opted-in.
- To monitor or improve site performance and user experience
- To deliver personalized ads through Google and trusted advertising agencies.
6. Cookie Usage and Ad Personalization
We use cookies for:
- Website analytics (via Google Analytics)
- Advertising (via Google AdSense and related partners)
Google and its partners may use cookies to serve ads based on your past visits to this and other websites.
You can:
- Manage your ad settings via Google Ad Settings.
- Opt out of some third-party ad cookies at www.aboutads.info.
7. Data Sharing Your Data with Third Parties
We do not sell or rent your personal data.
- We may share data with trusted service providers such as email platforms, analytics tools, or ad networks who operate under strict confidentiality and data protection agreements.
- We may disclose data when required by law or to prevent fraud or abuse.
8. International Transfers
Your data may be stored or processed on servers located outside your country, including the United States. Where applicable, we ensure appropriate safeguards (such as standard contractual clauses) are in place to protect your data.
9. Data Retention and Security
- We retain personal data only as long as necessary:
- Subscriber or contact data until you unsubscribe or request deletion
- Analytics data is anonymized after 18 months
- We follow Privacy by Design principles to minimize data collection and protect data via encryption, secure access, and routine checks.
10. Your Rights
Depending on your location (e.g. EU/UK under GDPR or California under CCPA/CPRA), you have the right to:
- Access, correct, or delete your personal data
- Withdraw consent at any time
- Object to certain types of processing
- Request data portability
- Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority
To exercise any of these rights, email us at support@naijonline.com.
11. Children’s Privacy
NaijOnline.com is not intended for children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If we learn such data has been collected, we will promptly delete it.
12. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The Effective Date at the top reflects the most recent version. Significant changes will be clearly posted on this page.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this policy or how your data is handled:
support@naijonline.com