1. Information We Collect

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Subscribe to our newsletter
• Comment on articles or posts
• Contact us through the contact form
• Engage with us through social media or other platforms linked to our website

The personal information we collect may include your name, email address, and any other information you choose to provide.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To provide, operate, and maintain our website
• To improve and personalize your experience on our website
• To communicate with you, including responding to comments and inquiries
• To send periodic newsletters, updates, and promotional materials if you have subscribed to such services
• To prevent fraudulent activities and enhance security

3. Log Files

DistinctNews follows a standard procedure of using log files. These files log visitors when they visit the website. The information collected by log files includes:

• Internet Protocol (IP) addresses
• Browser type
• Internet Service Provider (ISP)
• Date and time stamp
• Referring/exit pages
• Click counts and other engagement metrics

This information is not linked to any personal information and is used to analyze trends, administer the site, track users’ movement, and gather demographic information.

4. Cookies

Like most websites, DistinctNews uses cookies to store information about visitors’ preferences and the pages they visit. These cookies enhance user experience by customizing content based on browser type and other information.

You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, but this may affect your ability to use certain features of the website.

5. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services, such as analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics) and advertising networks, which may collect information about your interactions with the site. These services have their own privacy policies, which we encourage you to review.

We do not share, sell, rent, or trade any of your personal information with third parties for promotional purposes without your consent.

6. Data Security

We prioritize the protection of your personal data. We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to safeguard your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access, correct, or delete the personal information we hold about you
• Withdraw your consent to the use of your data at any time
• Opt out of receiving communications from us

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@distinctnews.com.ng.

8. Children’s Privacy

DistinctNews does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you believe your child has provided such information on our website, please contact us immediately, and we will make our best effort to promptly remove it from our records.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page, and the revised policy will be effective immediately upon posting.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

DistinctNews Email: info@distinctnews.com.ng.