Your privacy matters to us at 9ja Hot Gist (operating at https://9jahotgist.com, hereafter "the Site", "we", "us", or "our"). This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect when you visit the Site, how we use it, and the choices you have. By using our Site, you consent to the practices described below.
1. Information We Collect
Information you provide. When you submit a comment, send a tip, or contact us, we collect the name, email address, and content of your message. Providing this information is voluntary.
Information collected automatically. When you visit the Site, our servers and analytics tools collect standard log data: your IP address (hashed for storage), browser type and version, device type, operating system, referring URL, pages visited, and time spent. This data is anonymized and used in aggregate.
Cookies and similar technologies. See Section 4 below.
2. How We Use Your Information
- To operate, maintain, and improve the Site;
- To respond to your comments, tips, or inquiries;
- To understand which content our readers find most useful (in aggregate);
- To prevent spam, abuse, and fraudulent activity;
- To comply with legal obligations and respond to lawful requests.
3. Sharing of Information
We do not sell your personal information. We share data only:
- With service providers that help us operate the Site (hosting, analytics, advertising) under appropriate data-protection agreements;
- When required by law, court order, or to protect our rights, property, or safety;
- In connection with a business transfer such as a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, in which case users will be notified.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to keep the Site working, measure performance, and serve relevant content.
Essential cookies are required for the Site to function (e.g., session storage, security, comment posting). They cannot be disabled.
Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors use the Site (which articles are read, average session length, etc.). Data is aggregated and anonymized.
Advertising cookies are set by our advertising partners, including Google AdSense, to display ads relevant to your interests. See Section 5.
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may impact some Site features.
5. Third-Party Advertising (Google AdSense)
Google AdSense. We use Google AdSense to serve advertisements on the Site. Google, as a third-party vendor, uses cookies to serve ads on our Site. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visit to our Site and/or other sites on the Internet.
DoubleClick DART Cookie. Google's use of the DART cookie enables it to serve ads based on your visit to our Site and other sites on the Internet. You may opt out of the DART cookie by visiting Google's advertising policies page.
Third-party ad networks. Some advertisements appearing on the Site may be delivered by third-party advertising networks. These networks may collect non-personally identifiable information such as your browser type, time of visit, and pages visited, in order to provide advertisements likely to be of interest to you.
Opt-out options. To opt out of personalized advertising network-wide, visit the Digital Advertising Alliance opt-out page or the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page. You can also adjust ad personalization in your Google Ads settings.
6. Children's Privacy (COPPA)
The Site is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 13. If you believe a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, please contact us at privacy@9jahotgist.com and we will promptly delete it.
7. Data Security
We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Request access to personal information we hold about you;
- Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information;
- Request deletion of your personal information (including past comments) by contacting us;
- Object to or restrict our processing of your information;
- Withdraw consent at any time (where processing relies on consent).
To exercise these rights, email us at privacy@9jahotgist.com. We will respond within 30 days.
9. Links to Other Sites
Our content may link to external sites operated by third parties. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of every site you visit.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. Material changes will be highlighted on the Site. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Policy.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us:
Email: privacy@9jahotgist.com
General contact: 9jahotgist.com/contact