Privacy Policy

The Nationalist Nigeria (“we,” “us,” “our,” or “The Nationalist”) operates the website thenationalistnigeria.com (and any associated mobile platforms, together the “Platform”), a weekly print magazine and daily online news publication. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose and protect information when you visit our Platform, subscribe to our content, or otherwise interact with us.

By accessing or using the Platform, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Policy. This Policy is issued in line with the Nigeria Data Protection Act, 2023 (NDPA) and the Nigeria Data Protection Commission’s General Application and Implementation Directive (GAID).

1. Introduction

This Policy sets out how personal data is handled across our print and digital operations and the rights available to you under Nigerian data protection law.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

  • Name, email address and phone number (e.g. when you subscribe to our newsletter, comment on articles, contact us, or register an account)
  • Payment information where you purchase a print subscription or premium content (processed by third-party payment providers; we do not store full card details)
  • Content you submit, including comments, tips, opinions, letters to the editor, or media submissions

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

  • IP address, browser type, device type and operating system
  • Pages visited, time spent on the Platform, referring URLs and click patterns
  • Approximate location derived from IP address
  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see our Cookie Policy for details)

2.3 Information From Third Parties

  • Information from social media platforms when you interact with us via Facebook, X (Twitter) or Instagram
  • Information from analytics and advertising partners

3. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

  • Deliver news content, newsletters and publications you have requested
  • Operate, maintain and improve the Platform
  • Respond to enquiries, comments and feedback
  • Personalise content and advertising
  • Analyse readership trends and Platform performance
  • Detect, prevent and address fraud, abuse or security issues
  • Comply with legal obligations, including requests from regulatory or law enforcement authorities in Nigeria

4. Legal Basis for Processing

Where required under the NDPA, we process your personal data on one or more of the following bases:

  • Your consent
  • Performance of a contract (e.g. a subscription)
  • Compliance with a legal obligation
  • Our legitimate interests in operating a media business, provided these do not override your fundamental rights

5. Sharing of Information

We do not sell your personal data. We may share information with:

  • Service providers — hosting providers, email delivery services, payment processors and analytics providers who process data on our behalf
  • Advertising partners — for the delivery and measurement of advertisements, subject to your cookie preferences
  • Legal and regulatory authorities — where required by Nigerian law, court order, or to protect our rights, property or safety, or that of our readers
  • Business transfers — in connection with a merger, acquisition or sale of assets, subject to confidentiality safeguards

6. Comments and User-Submitted Content

Any comments, opinions or content you submit for publication may be displayed publicly on the Platform. Please do not include sensitive personal information in comments or submissions that you do not want made public. We reserve the right to moderate, edit or remove submitted content at our discretion.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this Policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements, after which it is securely deleted or anonymised.

8. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your information against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Your Rights

Subject to the NDPA, you have the right to:

  • Request access to the personal data we hold about you
  • Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
  • Request deletion of your personal data
  • Object to or restrict certain processing
  • Withdraw consent at any time, where processing is based on consent
  • Lodge a complaint with the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC)

To exercise these rights, contact us using the details in Section 12.

10. Children’s Privacy

The Platform is not directed at children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected such data, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

11. Third-Party Links

The Platform may contain links to third-party websites, including our social media pages. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of such third-party sites, and we encourage you to review their respective privacy policies.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data protection rights, please contact us:

The Nationalist Nigeria

No. 42, Mambolo Street, Opposite First Bank Plc., Wuse Zone 2, FCT, Abuja

Phone: 08033138455

Email: [email protected]

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will indicate the date of the most recent revision at the top of this page and encourage you to review it periodically.