Privacy Policy

At Nigeria Startup Act (https://www.nigeriastartupact.ng/), your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website. We are committed to making sure your data is handled with care and transparency.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide to Us

When you interact with our website, you may choose to share some personal details with us. This includes when you:

  • Subscribe to our newsletter
  • Fill out a contact form
  • Leave a comment
  • Participate in surveys or feedback

The information you might give us can include your name, email address, phone number, and any other detail you choose to share.

Information We Collect Automatically

We also collect some data automatically when you visit our site. This helps us improve your experience and understand how people use the site. This includes:

  • Your IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Pages you visit
  • Time spent on the website
  • Referring site or link that brought you to our site

This type of data does not directly identify you. It’s mainly used for analytics and to improve how the website works.

Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies to make the site function better and to understand how you use it. Cookies are small text files that your browser stores on your device. They help us:

  • Remember your preferences
  • Keep you logged in (if applicable)
  • Track visitor statistics

You can choose to accept or reject cookies in your browser settings. However, some parts of the website may not work properly if cookies are disabled.

How We Use Your Information

We use the data we collect for different reasons, all aimed at giving you a better experience:

To Improve Our Website

We use data to understand what content people enjoy the most, what pages get the most traffic, and how we can make the website more useful.

To Communicate With You

If you sign up for our newsletter or contact us, we may use your email to send updates, reply to your messages, or share information that may interest you.

To Ensure Site Security

We may use your data to detect and prevent suspicious activities or to ensure that the website runs smoothly without problems.

For Legal or Regulatory Reasons

In rare cases, we may need to share information if required by law or to protect the rights and safety of our website, users, or others.

How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information to anyone. However, we may share information with trusted partners who help us run the site and provide services. These include:

  • Web hosting companies
  • Analytics providers (like Google Analytics)
  • Email marketing services
  • Advertising platforms (like Google AdSense)

These partners are only given the data they need to perform their services and must keep your information safe.

Your Choices and Control

You have full control over your data. Here are some ways you can manage the information we collect:

Managing Cookies

You can adjust your browser settings to accept or reject cookies. Most browsers also let you delete cookies already stored on your device. Keep in mind, disabling cookies may affect how the site works for you.

Unsubscribing from Emails

If you receive emails from us and no longer want to, you can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the link at the bottom of the message.

Accessing or Updating Your Information

If you’ve provided us with personal details and want to update or delete them, you can contact us directly. We’ll do our best to respond quickly and handle your request.

How We Protect Your Information

We take the security of your data seriously. While no system is 100% secure, we use reasonable and trusted methods to protect the data we collect. These include:

  • Using secure servers
  • Limiting access to personal information
  • Encrypting data where needed

We also review our processes regularly to ensure your data stays safe.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to other websites or services that we don’t control. This could include articles, partner pages, or external resources. If you click on those links, you’ll be taken to another website with its own privacy policy.

We recommend that you read the privacy policies of any external sites you visit. We are not responsible for how they collect or use your data.

Google AdSense and Advertising

We display ads on our website through Google AdSense, which is a platform that allows webmasters to monetize their websites. These ads help us keep the site free and accessible to everyone. To do this, advertising networks may use cookies or web beacons to show you ads based on your interests or previous visits to other websites.

You can learn more about how Google uses your data here: https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads.

You can also control how your data is used for advertising by visiting the Google Ads Settings page or by using ad-blocking tools if you prefer a completely ad-free experience.

International Visitors

Our website is based in Nigeria, but people from different countries might access it. By using the site, you agree that your information can be processed in Nigeria and in any other country where our partners operate. Data protection laws may be different from those in your country.

Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make changes, we’ll post the new version on this page with a new “last updated” date. You’re encouraged to check this page regularly to stay informed about how we protect your information.

If the changes are important, we might also let you know in a more direct way—like through email or a notification on the website.

Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, you can reach out to us at:

Email: contact@nigeriastartupact.ng
Website: https://www.nigeriastartupact.ng

We’re here to help and make sure your experience on our site is both safe and enjoyable.