This Cookie Policy explains how NIGERPRESS (“we”, “our”, “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies to recognize you when you visit our website at https://www.nigerpress.com. It explains what these technologies are, why we use them, and your rights to control our use of them.
1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or other internet-enabled devices) when you visit a website. Cookies help websites remember your preferences, enhance user experience, and collect analytical data to improve site functionality.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
| Type of Cookie | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Essential Cookies | These are necessary for the site to function (e.g., login sessions, security). |
| Performance Cookies | Help us analyze website traffic and usage patterns (e.g., Google Analytics). |
| Functionality Cookies | Allow us to remember choices you make (e.g., your display name or preferences). |
| Advertising Cookies | Used to deliver relevant advertisements and track ad performance. |
| Social Media Cookies | Enable sharing content through social networks (e.g., Facebook, Twitter). |
3. Cookies on Nigerpress
Our website may place cookies from:
- WordPress Core: For remembering logged-in users, post comments, and user sessions.
- Google Analytics (optional): For tracking website performance (only active with your consent).
- Third-party services (e.g., YouTube, Google Ads, Facebook, X, Mailchimp, Ad Networks): May set cookies if you interact with embedded media or ads.
4. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies to:
- Authenticate users and secure login sessions.
- Provide personalized content and recommendations.
- Remember user preferences and improve usability.
- Track engagement, performance, and site traffic.
- Support ad delivery and measure marketing effectiveness.
5. Your Cookie Choices and Control
You have the right to accept or refuse cookies. Here’s how you can manage cookies:
Via Browser Settings:
You can configure your web browser to accept or reject cookies, or notify you when a cookie is set. Disabling cookies may affect your ability to use some features of our website.
Via Consent Banner:
On your first visit, we display a cookie banner that allows you to:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject non-essential cookies
- Customize cookie preferences
6. Legal Basis Under NDPR
Under the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR), we are required to:
- Obtain your informed, clear, and unambiguous consent before using cookies (except strictly necessary ones).
- Provide transparent information about how your data is collected and used.
- Offer the ability to withdraw your consent at any time.
Our cookie usage complies with the NDPR and is part of our broader privacy and data protection strategy.
7. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our site are placed by third-party services (e.g., embedded videos, social sharing tools, or analytics tools). We do not control the settings of these cookies. Please review their respective privacy/cookie policies:
- Google Privacy & Terms
- Facebook Cookie Policy
- X Privacy Policy
- WhatsApp Policy
- Linkedin Policy
- Telegram Policy
8. How to Contact Us
If you have any questions about our Cookie Policy or data protection practices, please contact:
NIGERPRESS
Website: https://www.nigerpress.com/contact-us/
Attention: Data Protection Officer
9. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this policy periodically to reflect changes in our cookie usage or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant updates via our website or email.
Please check this page regularly for updates.