Privacy Policy for NewscrackersNG
Effective Date: 13 October 2025
Last Updated: 13 October 2025
1) Who We Are
NewscrackersNG (“we”, “us”, “our”) is a Nigerian online news and information platform accessible at https://newscrackersng.com (“Site”).
Data Controller: NewscrackersNG, Nigeria.
Contact: newscrackersng@gmail.com
2) Scope
This Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information when you visit, read, comment on, subscribe to, or advertise on our Site. It applies to all visitors and users worldwide.
3) Information We Collect
A) Information you provide directly
• Contact details (name, email, phone) when you contact us or submit forms.
• Newsletter details (name, email) when you subscribe.
• Comments and user-generated content (UGC), including profile name and comment text.
• Advertising/partnership enquiries (company name, role, email, phone).
B) Information collected automatically
• Device and log data: IP address, browser type/version, OS, device identifiers, pages viewed, URLs clicked, time/date stamps, referral URL, session duration.
• Cookies and similar technologies (pixels, local storage) for analytics, personalization, security, and ads.
C) Information from third parties
• Analytics and ad tech partners (e.g., Google) provide aggregated/interest data where permitted.
• Social media plugins/embeds may provide anonymized engagement metrics.
4) Cookies, Consent & Preferences
We use cookies and similar technologies to operate the Site, measure performance, improve content, and deliver ads.
• Consent: Visitors from the EEA/UK/Switzerland will see a consent banner (CMP) to choose “Accept”, “Reject”, or “Manage” cookies. Preferences can be changed at any time via the “Cookie Settings” link in the footer.
• Essential cookies: required for the Site to function (cannot be switched off).
• Performance/Analytics cookies: help us understand usage and improve Site quality.
• Advertising cookies: enable interest-based/personalized ads.
How to control cookies: Use our cookie banner, your browser settings, or platform tools listed in Section 10.
5) How We Use Information (Purposes)
• Provide, operate, secure, and maintain the Site.
• Publish and improve news content, layout, and features.
• Respond to enquiries, comments, and support requests.
• Send newsletters/alerts you request (you may unsubscribe anytime).
• Measure readership and performance (analytics and A/B improvements).
• Show contextual or personalized advertisements.
• Prevent fraud, abuse, and enforce our Terms & Conditions.
6) Legal Bases (GDPR/UK-GDPR where applicable)
• Consent: analytics and advertising cookies; email subscriptions.
• Legitimate Interests: Site security, performance, basic analytics, comment anti-spam.
• Contract: when processing is necessary to provide services you request.
• Legal Obligation: record-keeping or regulatory requirements.
7) Google AdSense & Advertising
We display ads via Google AdSense and may work with other IAB-compliant vendors.
• AdSense uses cookies (including the DoubleClick cookie) to serve ads based on prior visits to this and other websites. Google and its partners may use your data to personalize ads.
• You can opt out of personalized ads by visiting Google Ad Settings: https://adssettings.google.com and learn more at https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads
• In regions requiring consent (EEA/UK/CH), we rely on our CMP. If you reject advertising cookies, you will see non-personalized ads or fewer ads.
• We maintain/agree to maintain a proper ads.txt file at https://newscrackersng.com/ads.txt once ads go live.
8) Analytics & Anti-Spam
• Google Analytics (and/or Google Analytics 4) may collect aggregated usage data (pages viewed, session time, device info). We use this to improve Site quality. IP anonymization is enabled where supported.
• Comment anti-spam and security tools (e.g., reCAPTCHA or anti-spam plugins) may process limited technical data to prevent abuse.
9) Third-Party Links, Embeds & Social Features
Our Site contains links to external websites, embedded content (e.g., videos, posts), and share buttons. These third parties may set their own cookies and have their own privacy policies. We are not responsible for their practices. Review their policies before interacting.
10) Your Choices & Opt-Outs
• Email: unsubscribe anytime via the link in our emails or by contacting us.
• Ads (Google): https://adssettings.google.com and https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads
• Industry opt-outs: NAI http://www.networkadvertising.org/choices/ | EDAA http://www.youronlinechoices.eu/ | DAA http://www.aboutads.info/
• Browser controls: block or delete cookies in your browser settings (note: some features may not work without cookies).
• CMP: adjust cookie preferences anytime via “Cookie Settings” in our footer (EEA/UK/CH users).
11) Data Sharing & Disclosure
We do not sell your personal information. We share data only as needed with:
• Service providers/processors: hosting, security, analytics, email delivery, ad serving, comment anti-spam. They act under contract and only process data on our instructions.
• Legal/regulatory: if required by law, court order, or to protect our rights and users.
• Business transfers: if we undergo a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your data may transfer subject to this Policy.
12) International Transfers
Where data is transferred outside your country (e.g., to the EU/UK/US), we rely on appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs), adequacy decisions, or other lawful mechanisms.
13) Data Retention
We keep personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes in Section 5, to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements. Newsletter data is retained until you unsubscribe. Logs and analytics are retained per our tool configurations and legal requirements.
14) Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect data (encryption in transit, access controls, backups). No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
15) Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
• Access, correct, update, or delete personal data.
• Object to or restrict certain processing.
• Withdraw consent at any time (this does not affect prior lawful processing).
• Data portability (receive a copy in a machine-readable format).
• Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.
How to exercise your rights: email newscrackersng@gmail.com. We may need to verify your identity before acting on your request.
16) Jurisdiction-Specific Notices
A) EEA/UK/Switzerland (GDPR/UK-GDPR)
• Our lawful bases are listed in Section 6.
• You may contact your local authority (e.g., ICO in the UK) if you believe your rights have been infringed.
B) Nigeria (NDPR)
• We process personal data in line with Nigeria’s NDPR. You may request access/rectification/deletion and raise complaints with the NITDA or relevant authority, in addition to contacting us.
C) California (CCPA/CPRA)
• We do not “sell” or “share” personal information as defined by the CPRA for cross-context behavioral advertising. If we ever change this, we will provide a “Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information” link and update this Policy.
• California residents may request access/deletion and information about disclosures. We will not discriminate against you for exercising these rights.
17) Children’s Privacy
Our content is intended for a general audience and is not directed to children under 13 (or under 16 in certain jurisdictions). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided personal data, please contact us so we can delete it.
18) User-Generated Content & Comments
Comments and contributions you publish may be publicly visible. Do not post personal or sensitive information you do not wish to share publicly. We moderate comments to reduce spam, abuse, and policy violations.
19) Changes to This Policy
We may update this Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted here with a new “Last Updated” date. Material changes may be announced on the Site or via email (if appropriate).
20) Contact Us
If you have questions about this Policy or our data practices, please contact:
NewscrackersNG Editorial Team
Email: newscrackersng@gmail.com
Website: https://newscrackersng.com
