Welcome to FreshGist.com.ng (“we,” “us,” or “our”). We value your privacy as much as you do. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website.
We’ve tried to keep this simple and clear. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out through our Contact Page.
1. What Information Do We Collect?
We collect information in two ways: automatically when you visit, and voluntarily when you choose to provide it.
A. Information Collected Automatically
Like most websites, we automatically gather certain non-personal data through cookies and similar technologies. This includes:
- Your device’s IP address
- Browser type (e.g., Chrome, Safari)
- Operating system (e.g., Windows, Android)
- Pages you visit on our site and time spent
- Referring website (e.g., how you found us)
This data helps us understand how readers use our site so we can improve content and design. It does not personally identify you by name, email, etc.
B. Information You Provide Voluntarily
You may choose to give us personal information when you:
- Subscribe to our newsletter
- Leave a comment on an article
- Contact us via our contact form
- Enter a giveaway or survey
This typically includes your name and email address. We never ask for sensitive details like your bank information or ID.
2. How Do We Use Your Information?
We use the information we collect to:
- Deliver and improve the content you enjoy on FreshGist.com.ng
- Respond to your comments, questions, or messages
- Send you newsletters (only if you opted in)
- Analyze site traffic and user behavior
- Prevent spam and protect the security of our website
- Personalize your experience (e.g., showing relevant articles)
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies (small text files stored on your device) to remember your preferences and understand site usage.
We also work with third-party services like Google AdSense and Google Analytics that use cookies to serve ads based on your interests and analyze traffic. These companies have their own privacy policies.
You can disable cookies through your browser settings, though some site features may not work properly as a result.
4. Third-Party Services & Advertising
We use third-party services for advertising, analytics, and functionality:
- Google AdSense: Displays ads on our site. AdSense uses cookies to show relevant ads. You can learn more about Google’s ad policies here.
- Google Analytics: Helps us analyze site traffic. Data is anonymous and aggregated.
- Social Media Plugins: Buttons for sharing content on Facebook, Twitter, etc. These platforms may collect data when you interact with them.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party services. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.
5. How Long Do We Keep Your Data?
We keep your personal information only as long as needed:
- Newsletter data: Until you unsubscribe
- Comments: Indefinitely, unless you request removal
- Analytics data: Aggregated and anonymized after a set period
6. Your Rights and Choices
You have the right to:
- Opt-out of our newsletter at any time (use the “unsubscribe” link in any email)
- Request access to the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction or deletion of your data
- Disable cookies via your browser settings
To exercise these rights, please contact us via our Contact Page.
7. Data Security
We take reasonable steps to protect your information using industry-standard security practices. However, no online transmission or storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but we promise to do our best.
8. Children’s Privacy
FreshGist.com.ng is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are a parent and believe your child provided us with data, please contact us, and we will delete it promptly.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. When we do, we will change the “Last Updated” date at the top. We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, you can reach us via our Contact Page on FreshGist.com.ng.
Thank you for trusting FreshGist.com.ng.