Privacy Policy for Divulge Media
Effective Date: 25/05/2025
Welcome to Divulge. Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal data when you visit our website: [www.divulgemedia.com] (“Site”), in accordance with the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR) 2019 and other relevant laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
By using our website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We collect both personally identifiable information (PII) and non-personally identifiable information (non-PII).
A. Information You Provide Directly:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Comments, messages, or inquiry details
- Newsletter or subscription preferences
- User-generated content (e.g., article comments)
B. Information Collected Automatically:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Device information
- Pages visited and time spent
- Referring and exit pages
- Location data (approximate, based on IP)
C. Cookies and Tracking Technologies:
We use cookies and similar technologies to improve user experience and site performance. You may modify cookie settings via your browser.
2. How We Use Your Information
We process your data for the following lawful purposes:
- To deliver news content and updates
- To manage subscriptions and newsletters
- To personalize user experience
- To respond to user inquiries or feedback
- To improve website functionality and performance
- To comply with legal obligations
- To analyze trends and user behavior
- To protect against fraud, unauthorized access, and cyber threats
3. Legal Basis for Processing Personal Data
Our processing activities are based on one or more of the following legal grounds:
- Consent (e.g., for newsletters or contact forms)
- Legal obligation (compliance with applicable Nigerian laws)
- Legitimate interests (e.g., analytics, improving services)
- Contractual necessity (providing content or services requested)
4. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell your personal data. We may share your data with third parties under strict confidentiality, only when necessary and for the following purposes:
- Service Providers – e.g., email services, hosting providers, analytics tools
- Legal Authorities – if required by law or in response to valid legal processes
- Business Transfers – in case of mergers, acquisitions, or restructuring
- Advertising Partners – only in aggregated, anonymized form for audience insights
5. Your Rights Under Nigerian Law (NDPR)
You have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Right to be Informed – about the collection and use of your data
- Right of Access – to your personal data we hold
- Right to Rectification – to correct any inaccuracies
- Right to Erasure – to request deletion of your data
- Right to Restrict Processing – in certain conditions
- Right to Data Portability – to obtain and reuse your data across services
- Right to Object – to the processing of your data
- Right to Withdraw Consent – at any time, without affecting prior processing
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us via the details in the Contact Us section below.
6. Data Security and Protection
We implement reasonable and appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including:
- Secure Socket Layer (SSL) encryption
- Firewall and anti-virus protection
- Access control and user authentication
- Routine data security assessments
However, no system is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute data security. You share your data with us at your own risk.
7. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by applicable law. When data is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it.
8. International Data Transfers
If your data is transferred or processed outside Nigeria (e.g., through cloud hosting or third-party services), we ensure that such transfers comply with NDPR and offer adequate protection through data transfer agreements.
9. Use of Third-Party Links
Our website may include links to third-party websites (e.g., social media, partner sites). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these sites. We encourage users to review their respective privacy policies.
10. Children’s Privacy
Divulge Media does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data without parental consent, please contact us so we can take appropriate action.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this policy periodically to reflect changes in legal or regulatory requirements, or business operations. Updated versions will be posted on this page with a new effective date. We encourage users to review the policy regularly.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact our Data Protection Officer.
Divulge
Address: Nigeria
Email: info@divulgemedia.com, divulgemedia@gmail.com
Website: www.divulgemedia.com
13. Regulatory Oversight
We are committed to complying with the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR). If you believe your rights under Nigerian data protection laws have been violated, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) at:
NITDA Data Protection Office
Email: info@nitda.gov.ng
Website: www.nitda.gov.ng