Privacy Policy

9NEWS NIGERIA PRIVACY POLICY


Last Updated: 15th February 2026

1. Introduction

9News Nigeria is a Nine Communications Nigeria Limited media organisation, and (“we,” “our,” “us”) operates the 9News Nigeria digital publishing platforms – , including our website https://9newsng.com, mobile experiences, newsletters, and related services (collectively, the “Services”).

We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data in a transparent and secure manner in accordance with:

  • Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR)
  • General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
  • Applicable international data protection laws

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Services.

2. Data Controller Information

Organisation Name: 9News Nigeria
Registered Country: Nigeria
Contact Email: [email protected]
Contact Phone: +2348115805632

We act as the Data Controller for personal data collected through our platforms.

3. Information We Collect

3.1 Personal Identification Information

We may collect personal data you voluntarily provide, including:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Mailing address
  • Social media handles (if submitted)
  • Profile details (for comments/accounts)

This occurs when you:

  • Subscribe to newsletters
  • Create an account
  • Post comments
  • Fill forms or surveys
  • Contact us
  • Submit news tips or media enquiries

3.2 Non-Personal / Technical Data

We automatically collect certain technical data, such as:

  • IP address
  • Browser type
  • Device type
  • Operating system
  • Pages visited
  • Time spent on pages
  • Referral URLs
  • ISP/provider

3.3 Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, pixels, and similar technologies for:

  • Site functionality
  • Analytics
  • Advertising
  • Personalisation

Users may control cookies via browser settings or consent banners.

4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

We process personal data under the following lawful bases:

  • Consent – Newsletter subscriptions, marketing
  • Legitimate Interest – Website analytics, security, editorial improvement
  • Contractual Necessity – Account services, comment systems
  • Legal Obligation – Regulatory compliance
  • Public Interest / Journalism – News reporting and publishing

5. How We Use Your Information

We use collected data to:

  • Operate and maintain our news platforms
  • Publish and manage comments
  • Deliver newsletters and breaking news alerts
  • Respond to enquiries and press communications
  • Improve content, UX, and editorial strategy
  • Conduct analytics and audience measurement
  • Prevent fraud and abuse
  • Comply with legal obligations

6. Comments & User-Generated Content

When users post comments:

  • We collect profile data and IP address
  • Comments may be publicly visible
  • We moderate comments to prevent abuse
  • We reserve the right to remove content violating our policies

7. Newsletters & Email Communications

If you subscribe to our mailing list, you may receive:

  • Breaking news alerts
  • Daily/weekly digests
  • Editorial newsletters
  • Sponsored content (clearly labeled)

You may unsubscribe at any time via:

  • Email footer link
  • Direct contact request

8. Analytics (Google Analytics)

We use analytics services to understand audience behaviour, including:

  • Page views
  • Traffic sources
  • Engagement metrics

These tools may collect:

  • IP address
  • Device data
  • Usage behaviour

Data is aggregated and used for performance improvement.

9. Advertising & Programmatic Ads

We monetise our journalism through advertising, including:

  • Google AdSense
  • Programmatic ad exchanges
  • Direct sponsorships

Advertising partners may use:

  • Cookies
  • Device identifiers
  • Interest profiling
  • Real-time bidding (RTB) technologies

This enables:

  • Personalised ads
  • Frequency capping
  • Campaign measurement

Users can opt out via industry ad preference tools.

10. Third-Party Service Providers

We may share limited data with trusted processors, including:

  • Analytics providers
  • Advertising networks
  • Email distribution platforms
  • Hosting/CDN providers
  • Comment management systems

All processors are contractually required to protect your data.

11. Embedded & Social Media Content

Our articles may embed third-party content such as:

  • Videos
  • Social posts
  • Interactive media

These platforms may collect data independently when you interact with embedded content.

We do not control third-party tracking practices.

12. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for:

  • Editorial operations
  • Legal compliance
  • Security and fraud prevention
  • Subscriber services

Retention examples:

  • Newsletter data: Until unsubscribed
  • Comment data: Indefinitely (unless deleted)
  • Analytics data: As configured by providers

13. Data Security

We implement appropriate safeguards, including:

  • SSL encryption
  • Secure hosting infrastructure
  • Access controls
  • Firewall and malware protection
  • Administrative security policies

However, no digital transmission is 100% secure.

14. International Data Transfers

Because we operate globally, data may be processed outside your country via:

  • Cloud hosting
  • Analytics platforms
  • Advertising networks

Where required, we implement safeguards such as:

  • Standard contractual clauses
  • Adequacy frameworks
  • NDPR-compliant transfers

15. Children’s Privacy

Our Services are not directed at children under 13 (or 16 in GDPR regions).

We do not knowingly collect children’s personal data.
If discovered, such data will be deleted promptly.

16. Your Data Protection Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Correct inaccurate data
  • Request deletion
  • Restrict processing
  • Object to processing
  • Data portability
  • Withdraw consent

17. Data Deletion Requests

You may request deletion of your personal data by contacting us.

Process:

  1. Identity verification
  2. Confirmation of request
  3. Deletion within regulatory timeframe

Some data may be retained where legally required.

Request via:

Email: [email protected]
Phone: +2348115805632

Account holders may also delete data via account settings where available.

18. Source Protection & Journalism

As a news organisation, we may protect confidential sources and whistleblower communications in accordance with journalistic ethics and legal protections.

19. Third-Party Websites

Our website may link to external sites.
We are not responsible for their privacy practices.

Users should review third-party policies independently.

20. Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.

When updated, we will:

  • Revise the “Last Updated” date
  • Post notice on our website where appropriate

Continued use of our Services constitutes acceptance.

21. Complaints & Regulatory Contact

If you believe your data rights were violated, you may contact:

  • Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC)
  • Your local data protection authority (for EU/UK residents)

We encourage contacting us first for resolution.

22. Contact Us

For privacy enquiries:

Email: [email protected]
Phone: +2348115805632
Organisation: 9News Nigeria

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