Privacy

Privacy Policy for Nollywood Spotlight

Effective Date: January 1, 2026

This Privacy Policy describes how your personal information is collected, used, and shared when you visit or interact with www.nollywoodspotlight.org (the "Site"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data in a transparent manner.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information from visitors to the Site:

1. Log Data
When you visit the Site, our servers automatically collect information that your browser sends ("Log Data"). This may include:
- Your computer’s Internet Protocol (IP) address
- Browser type and version
- Pages viewed and browsing activity on the Site
- Time and date of your visit
- Referring/exit pages
- Other diagnostic data

2. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies (e.g., pixels, web beacons) to enhance your experience, analyze Site usage, and provide features. These may include:
- Essential/session cookies: To operate the Site and manage your visit.
- Analytics cookies: From third-party services such as Google Analytics to understand how the Site is used and improve content. These may collect data such as IP address, device information, and browsing behavior.
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings (e.g., block or delete them). However, disabling cookies may affect Site functionality.

3. Contact and Voluntarily Provided Information
If you submit inquiries, comments, or sign up for updates or newsletters:
- Your name
- Email address
- Any other information you voluntarily provide

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:
- To operate, maintain, and improve the Site’s functionality.
- To analyze usage and enhance user experience.
- To personalize content based on your interests.
- To respond to your inquiries, comments, or requests.
- To send periodic updates, newsletters, announcements, or promotions (you can unsubscribe at any time via the link in emails).

Sharing of Information

We do not sell your personal information to advertisers or unaffiliated third parties. We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:
- With Service Providers: With trusted third-party providers who assist us in operating the Site (e.g., web hosting providers, Google Analytics for usage statistics). These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data and use it only for the purposes we specify.
- For Legal Reasons: If required to comply with laws, respond to legal processes, protect our rights or safety, or ensure the security of the Site and its users.
- Business Transfers: In the unlikely event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

International Data Transfers

The Site is operated from the United States. Your information may be transferred to—and processed in—other countries (e.g., Nigeria, where many hosting and analytics providers are located). We implement reasonable safeguards, such as standard contractual clauses, to protect your data during such transfers.

Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information

We do not sell or share your personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising or targeted advertising purposes. If our practices change in the future, we will update this policy and provide clear opt-out options (e.g., via a prominent link or email request).

Data Retention

We retain your information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Policy or as required by law. For example, log data is typically retained for a few months, while contact information is kept until you unsubscribe or request deletion.

Your Rights

Depending on your location and applicable laws, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including:
- The right to access the information we hold about you.
- The right to correct or update inaccurate information.
- The right to request deletion of your information.
- The right to object to or restrict certain processing.
- The right to withdraw consent (e.g., for newsletters).
- The right to opt out of certain data uses.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe (typically 30–45 days, as required by applicable laws). If you are in the EU/UK and believe we have not adequately addressed your concerns, you may contact your local data protection authority.

Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures (e.g., encryption where appropriate and access controls) to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission or storage over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Children’s Privacy

The Site is not intended for individuals under the age of 13 (or 16 in certain jurisdictions under applicable laws). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn that we have collected such information, we will delete it promptly. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

Third-Party Links

The Site may contain links to external websites (e.g., social media platforms or related content). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites—please review their policies separately.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. We will post the updated version on the Site with a new effective date. For significant changes, we may provide additional notice (e.g., via email if we have your address). We encourage you to review this page periodically.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us:
- Via our Contact page: https://www.nollywoodspotlight.org/p/contact.html
- Email: rebeccah.worship@gmail.com

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