Privacy Policy — bloga.com.ng

1. Introduction

bloga.com.ng ("we", "us", "our") is a news and trend aggregation platform operated from Nigeria. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.

2. Information We Collect

We collect limited information automatically and through your interactions:

Usage Data: IP address, user agent string, referrer, and approximate geographic location derived from your IP.
Session Data: A session identifier generated from your IP, user agent, and referrer, or stored in a local cookie if available.
Engagement Data: Events such as page views, likes, shares, read time, and scroll depth.
Device & Browser Info: Browser type, operating system, and screen resolution inferred from your user agent.

We do not require account creation, collect names, email addresses, or payment details.

3. How We Use Your Information

To operate and improve the platform.
To count views and engagement metrics per post.
To understand which topics and clusters resonate with readers.
To maintain security and prevent abuse.

4. Cookies & Local Storage

We may use a session cookie (bloga_session_id) to improve the accuracy of unique view counts. You can block or delete this cookie via your browser settings.

5. Data Retention

Session and engagement records are retained indefinitely unless you request deletion. Aggregated analytics may be stored indefinitely for business intelligence.

6. Third-Party Services

We may use hosting providers, analytics services, and content delivery networks. These providers may process data on our behalf in accordance with their own privacy policies.

7. Your Rights (NDPR)

If you are in Nigeria or otherwise protected by the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR), you have the right to:

Request access to your personal data.
Request correction of inaccurate data.
Request deletion of your personal data.
Lodge a complaint with the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA).

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@bloga.com.ng.

8. International Transfers

Your data may be processed in Nigeria or in other countries where our service providers operate. By using the site, you consent to such transfers.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. The updated version will be indicated by an updated date and will be effective immediately upon posting.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at privacy@bloga.com.ng.