Privacy Policy
We collect only what we need to run Political Times and reply to you. We do not sell your personal information. You can ask us what we hold about you, or ask us to delete it, at any time.
Who we are
Political Times (“we”, “us”) publishes news and analysis at politicaltimes.com.ng. This policy explains how we handle personal information when you visit the site or contact us.
Information we collect
- Information you give us. Your name, email address, phone number and message when you use our contact form, email us or message us on WhatsApp. If you comment on articles or subscribe to updates, we also keep what you submit there.
- Information collected automatically. Your IP address, browser and device type, pages visited, and the site you came from.
- Cookies and similar technologies. Small files that help the site work and show us how it is used (see “Cookies” below).
How we use your information
- To respond to your tips, questions, corrections and requests.
- To run, secure and improve the website.
- To understand which content readers value.
- To send updates you asked for, which you can stop at any time.
- To meet legal obligations and protect our rights.
Under the Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023, we rely on your consent, our legitimate interest in running a news site, or a legal obligation, depending on the activity.
News tips and sources
If you send us a tip, we treat your identity with care and will not name you without your agreement. Tell us how you prefer to be contacted, and avoid sending details you would not want shared.
Who we share information with
We do not sell your personal information. We share it only with:
- Service providers that help us run the site, such as hosting, email and analytics providers.
- Advertising partners, if we show ads, who may use cookies to serve relevant ads.
- Authorities, where the law requires it.
Cookies
We use essential cookies to keep the site working, and may use analytics and advertising cookies. You can block or delete cookies in your browser settings. Some parts of the site may not work properly without them.
Third-party links and embeds
Articles may link to or embed content from other sites, such as social media posts and videos. Those sites have their own privacy practices, and we are not responsible for them.
How long we keep information
We keep personal information only as long as needed for the purposes above or as the law requires. Messages you send us are kept until your request is dealt with, then deleted or archived securely.
Security
We use reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your information. No online service is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your rights
You have the right to:
- Ask what personal information we hold about you and get a copy.
- Ask us to correct or delete it.
- Object to or limit how we use it.
- Withdraw your consent at any time.
- Complain to the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC).
To use any of these rights, contact us using the details below.
Children
Political Times is not aimed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect their personal information. If you think a child has sent us information, tell us and we will delete it.
Changes to this policy
We may update this policy from time to time. The date at the top shows when it last changed.
Contact us
Questions about this policy or your information? Email info@politicaltimes.com.ng or message us on WhatsApp at +234 806 295 9255.