Privacy Policy

InfoFreakz operates infoFreakz.blog. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit our Site.

1. Information We Collect

Information you provide directly:

• Email address, if you sign up for "The InfoFreakz Brief" newsletter
• Name and email address, if you contact us through our Contact page

Information collected automatically:

• Pages visited, time spent on the Site, and general browsing behavior
• Device type, browser type, and approximate location (derived from IP address)
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 4)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Deliver our daily/weekly newsletter to subscribers
• Respond to inquiries submitted through our Contact page
• Understand how visitors use the Site so we can improve content and navigation
• Display relevant advertising (see Section 5)
• Comply with legal obligations

3. Legal Basis for Processing (NDPR & GDPR)

InfoFreakz is based in Nigeria and complies with the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA) 2023 and the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR). For visitors from the European Economic Area, we also aim to honor relevant GDPR principles.

We process personal data on the following bases:

• Consent — for newsletter sign-ups and non-essential cookies
• Legitimate interest — for basic Site analytics and security
• Contract/request — when you contact us directly

You may withdraw consent at any time (see Section 7).

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Remember your preferences
• Understand aggregate Site traffic and usage patterns
• Serve advertising through Google AdSense (see Section 5)

You can disable cookies through your browser settings. Note that some parts of the Site may not function properly without cookies.

5. Advertising (Google AdSense)

InfoFreakz uses or intends to use Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google and its partners may use cookies (including the DoubleClick cookie) to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites.

• You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ads Settings.
• You can also opt out of third-party vendor use of cookies for personalized advertising by visiting www.aboutads.info.
• Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visits to this site and/or other sites on the Internet.
• For more on how Google uses data, see Google's Privacy & Terms.

6. Third-Party Content and Links

Articles on InfoFreakz may reference, link to, or summarize third-party sources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party site you visit.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction or deletion of your data
• Withdraw consent (e.g., unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time via the link in each email)
• Object to or restrict certain processing
• Lodge a complaint with the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) or your local data protection authority

To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the details in Section 9.

8. Data Retention and Security

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy. We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data, but no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.

9. Contact Us

Questions about this Privacy Policy or your data can be sent via our Contact page.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top will reflect the most recent revision. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.