jaali News
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1. Introduction
Ijaali News (“we,” “our,” “us”) is a digital-first, independent news platform dedicated to delivering timely, accurate, and impactful stories from Nigeria and across the globe
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We are committed to protecting your personal data in accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws.
This policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data when you visit our website.
2. Data Controller
Ijaali News
GRA, Otukpo
Benue State, Nigeria
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 08036806962 | +1 325 320 4413
We act as the “Data Controller” for the personal data you provide to us.
3. Personal Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:
A. Information You Provide Voluntarily
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Email address (newsletter subscription)
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Name (if provided)
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Contact information (via contact forms)
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Comments or feedback submitted on the website
B. Automatically Collected Data
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IP address
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Browser type and version
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Device information
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Website usage data (analytics)
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Cookies and browsing behavior
4. Legal Basis for Processing (Under GDPR)
We process personal data based on:
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Consent – When you subscribe to newsletters or accept cookies.
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Legitimate Interests – To improve website functionality, security, and content performance.
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Legal Obligation – Where required by law.
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Contractual Necessity – When responding to user inquiries or service requests.
5. How We Use Your Data
We use personal data to:
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Send newsletters (if subscribed)
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Respond to inquiries
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Improve website performance and user experience
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Analyze engagement and readership trends
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Personalize content
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Maintain website security
We do not sell, rent, or trade personal data.
6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies to:
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Improve user experience
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Track analytics
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Personalize content
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Where required by law, we obtain your consent before placing non-essential cookies.
7. Data Sharing
We may share data with:
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Website hosting providers
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Email marketing platforms
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Analytics providers
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Legal authorities where required by law
All third-party service providers are required to protect your data and process it only under our instructions.
8. International Data Transfers
As a global digital news platform, your data may be transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA). Where this occurs, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including:
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Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
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Secure data processing agreements
9. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to:
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Fulfill the purpose it was collected for
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Comply with legal obligations
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Resolve disputes
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Enforce agreements
Users may request deletion at any time.
10. Your GDPR Rights
If you are located in the EU/EEA, you have the right to:
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Access your personal data
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Rectify inaccurate data
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Erase your data (“Right to be Forgotten”)
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Restrict processing
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Object to processing
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Data portability
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Withdraw consent at any time
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Lodge a complaint with a Data Protection Authority
To exercise your rights, contact:
[email protected]
11. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against:
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Unauthorized access
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Loss
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Misuse
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Alteration
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Disclosure
However, no internet-based service is completely secure.
12. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors without parental consent.
13. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date.
Continued use of the website indicates acceptance of the updated policy.
