Wahalaupdate operates the news blog at wahalaupdate.com.  This Privacy Policy discloses how we collect, process, use, and protect personal data from visitors and users in compliance with the Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023 and NDPR 2019.

It applies to all interactions with our site, including content viewing, newsletter subscriptions, and comments.

Data Collection

We gather personal data you provide voluntarily, such as name, email address, phone number, and location when subscribing to newsletters, commenting on articles, or contacting us via forms.

Automatically collected data includes IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and time spent on site through cookies and analytics tools.

We do not collect sensitive data like health or biometric information unless explicitly shared for news feedback.

Legal Basis and Purposes

Processing occurs based on consent, legitimate interests (e.g., site security), or legal obligations under Nigerian law.

Data supports delivering personalized news on Nigerian pop culture and current affairs, sending Wahalaupdate newsletters, analyzing traffic for content improvement, preventing fraud, and complying with regulations.

We use no automated decision-making or profiling.

Data Sharing and Transfers

Personal data is not sold or rented.

We share limited data with service providers for hosting (e.g., cloud platforms), email delivery, and analytics, bound by data processing agreements.

Disclosures occur only for legal requirements or to protect Wahalaupdate’s rights.

No international transfers outside Nigeria without safeguards like standard contractual clauses.

Security and Retention

Robust measures including encryption, access controls, and regular audits protect data against breaches.

Data is retained only as needed: subscription data for active periods plus 2 years post-unsubscribe; analytics data for 12 months.

We securely delete data upon request or inactivity.

User Rights and Cookies

Users can access, rectify, erase, restrict processing, or withdraw consent by emailing wahalaupdateprivacypolicy@gmail.com

Opt-out of cookies via browser settings; essential cookies enable site function while others track preferences.

No data collection from children under 13.

Contact: Wahalaupdate Privacy

Officer: wahalaupdateprivacypolicy@gmail.com.com.

We will post policy updates here and notify via site banner.