Effective Date: July 28, 2025
Last Updated: July 28, 2025
At HausaDailyNews.com, your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal information when you visit our website, interact with our content, or communicate with us. We’re committed to being transparent, secure, and respectful of your data rights—especially in line with global privacy standards like the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
1. Information We Collect
We collect two main types of information when you use our website:
A. Personal Information (You Provide)
- Email address: When you contact us, comment on posts, or subscribe to our newsletter.
- Name (optional): When filling out our contact form or engaging with certain features.
B. Non-Personal Information (Automatically Collected)
- Device & browser info: IP address, browser type, operating system.
- Usage data: Pages visited, time spent, links clicked.
- Cookies & tracking tools: Small data files that help improve your experience.
We only collect what’s necessary, and you always have the choice to opt out.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information collected to:
- Provide and improve our website content.
- Respond to inquiries, feedback, or support requests.
- Send newsletters or updates if you’ve subscribed.
- Monitor website traffic and user behavior (through tools like Google Analytics).
- Display relevant ads via advertising partners such as Google AdSense.
We do not use your data for profiling or automated decision-making.
3. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience. These include:
- Essential cookies: Enable core functionality like page navigation.
- Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site.
- Advertising cookies: Deliver more relevant ads through third-party services.
You can control cookies through your browser settings at any time. Please note that disabling cookies may affect your user experience.
4. How We Protect Your Data
We follow industry-standard practices to protect your information, including:
- HTTPS encryption to secure all communications.
- Limited access to personal data on a need-to-know basis.
- Secure third-party platforms for data storage and analytics.
While we do our best, no internet-based service is completely immune to risks. We cannot guarantee 100% security but take reasonable steps to safeguard your data.
5. Third-Party Services We Use
We use the following third-party services which may collect or process your data:
- Google Analytics: Tracks site usage statistics anonymously.
- Google AdSense: Displays ads and may use cookies for personalization.
- Mailchimp or similar email tools (if used): For newsletter delivery.
- Cloudflare or hosting provider: To manage security, caching, and availability.
These third-party providers have their own privacy policies and comply with data protection laws, including GDPR.
6. Your Rights Under the GDPR (For EU/EEA Visitors)
If you reside in the European Union or European Economic Area, you have the following rights:
- Right to Access: You can request a copy of any personal data we have about you.
- Right to Rectification: You may ask us to correct any inaccurate or incomplete information.
- Right to Erasure: You can request deletion of your data (right to be forgotten).
- Right to Restriction: You can ask us to temporarily stop using your data.
- Right to Object: You may object to how we process your data.
- Right to Data Portability: You can request your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
- Right to Withdraw Consent: You can withdraw consent at any time, where applicable.
To exercise any of these rights, email us at privacy@hausadailynews.com. We’ll respond within 30 days.
7. Children’s Privacy
HausaDailyNews.com is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect or store personal data from children. If you believe we have collected data from a child, please contact us immediately to remove it.
8. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to:
- Fulfill the purposes for which it was collected.
- Meet legal or regulatory obligations.
- Maintain site security and user experience.
If you request deletion, we’ll securely remove your data unless retention is required by law.
9. International Data Transfers
Our servers and service providers may be located outside your country. By using HausaDailyNews.com, you consent to the transfer of your data to countries that may have different data protection laws, including the United States and Nigeria.
We ensure these transfers comply with applicable laws and are safeguarded through recognized legal mechanisms.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, or want to exercise your rights, please contact:
Privacy Desk – HausaDailyNews.com
📧 Email: privacy@hausadailynews.com
📍 Location: Abuja, Nigeria
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this policy occasionally to reflect changes in law, services, or user feedback. When we do, we’ll revise the “Last Updated” date at the top. You are encouraged to review this page regularly for any changes.
Thank you for trusting HausaDailyNews.com. Your privacy matters to us.