Privacy Policy for As Africa News

Welcome to As Africa News, accessible at https://www.asafnews.com.ng.

At As Africa News, protecting the privacy of our visitors is one of our top priorities. This Privacy Policy document outlines the types of information that is collected and recorded and how we use, store, and safeguard your information.

1.Consent

By accessing and using our website, you hereby consent to this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.

2.Information We Collect

We may collect personal and non-personal information, including but not limited to:

-Name and email address (when voluntarily provided)

-Contact details submitted through forms

-Browser type and device information

-IP address and location data

-Pages visited and interaction data

This information is collected either directly from you or automatically through cookies and analytics tools.

3.How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

-To operate, maintain, and improve our website

-To personalize user experience

-To understand user behavior and preferences

-To communicate with users, including responding to inquiries

-To send updates, newsletters, or notifications (if subscribed)

- To detect and prevent fraud or security issues

4.Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), our legal basis for collecting and using your personal data depends on the information we collect and the context in which we collect it.

We process your data only where:

-You have given consent

-It is necessary for legitimate interests

-It is required to comply with legal obligations

5.Log Files

As Africa News follows standard procedures of using log files. These files log visitors when they visit websites.

The information collected includes:

-IP addresses

-Browser type

-Internet Service Provider (ISP)

-Date and time stamp

-Referring/exit pages

This data is used strictly for analyzing trends and improving the website.

6.Cookies and Web Beacons

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

-Store user preferences

-Improve website functionality

-Deliver relevant content and advertisements

You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings. However, some parts of the website may not function properly.

7.Google AdSense & Third-Party Advertising

We use third-party advertising services, including Google AdSense.

Google may use cookies (such as DART cookies) to display ads to users based on their visits to this and other websites.

Users can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.

8.Third-Party Privacy Policies

As Africa News's Privacy Policy does not apply to other websites or advertisers.

We advise users to consult the respective Privacy Policies of third-party services for more detailed information about their practices and instructions on how to opt out.

9.Data Retention & Security

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy.

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, disclosure, or loss.

10.Your Data Protection Rights (GDPR)

Every user is entitled to the following rights:

-The right to access

-The right to rectification

-The right to erasure

-The right to restrict processing

-The right to object to processing

-The right to data portability

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us.

11.CCPA Privacy Rights

Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), users have the right to:

-Request disclosure of collected data

-Request deletion of personal data

-Opt-out of the sale of personal data

If you make a request, we will respond within one month.

12.Children’s Information

Protecting children while using the internet is important to us.

As Africa News does not knowingly collect any Personal Identifiable Information from children under the age of 13. If you believe your child has provided such information, please contact us immediately, and we will promptly remove such data.