Who we are
Effective Date: June 23, 2025
At Historical Nigeria, accessible from www.historicalnigeria.com, your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website or interact with our content.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
a. Personal Information
When you contact us, comment on a post, or submit content (e.g. biography, correction requests), we may collect:
- Your name
- Email address
- Submitted content or comments
b. Non-Personal Information
Like most websites, we also collect non-identifying information automatically through cookies and analytics tools:
- Browser type and version
- Pages visited and time spent
- IP address
- Device type
This helps us understand how users interact with the site so we can improve the experience.
2. How We Use Your Information
We may use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To respond to user inquiries or submissions
- To publish or moderate submitted content (with credit where applicable)
- To analyze website traffic and improve our design and content
- To maintain the security and functionality of the site
- To send occasional email updates (if you opt in)
3. Cookies and Analytics
Historical Nigeria uses cookies to:
- Improve site performance and user experience
- Remember user preferences (e.g. dark/light mode)
- Track engagement via tools like Google Analytics
You can disable cookies through your browser settings, though some features may not function properly.
4. Third-Party Services
We may use third-party services such as:
- Google Analytics – for traffic insights
- Email newsletter tools (e.g., Mailchimp)
- Payment gateways (for premium legacy pages, if applicable)
These services may have their own privacy policies. We recommend reviewing them if you are concerned.
5. User Submissions
If you submit historical content, legacy entries, corrections, or other information:
- You grant us the right to display and publish it (with attribution)
- You confirm that the information is accurate to the best of your knowledge
- You may request corrections or removal at any time
6. Data Security
We take reasonable steps to protect your data from loss, misuse, or unauthorized access. However, no system is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee complete protection.
7. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Request access to or deletion of your data
- Withdraw consent to data use
- Contact us with any concerns or corrections
To exercise these rights, email us at: hello@historicalnigeria.com
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
9. Contact
For any privacy-related questions, please contact:
Aanuoluwapo Adegun
Email: hello@historicalnigeria.com
Website: www.historicalnigeria.com