This Privacy Policy explains how BiographySearch.com.ng (“we,” “us,” “our,” or “the Site”) collects, uses, discloses, and protects information when you visit or interact with our website located at biographysearch.com.ng. By using this Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information in the following ways:

• Information you provide directly: When you fill out a contact form, submit a comment on an article, or create a user account, we collect the information you provide, which may include your name, email address, username, password, and any content you submit.
• Information collected automatically: Like most websites, we automatically collect certain information when you visit, including your IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, and the dates/times of your visits. This is collected via cookies, log files, and similar technologies.
• Cookies and tracking technologies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies (such as web beacons and pixels) to operate and improve the Site, remember your preferences, and analyze traffic.

2. Google AdSense and Advertising

We use Google AdSense, a third-party advertising service, to display ads on this Site. Google, as a third-party vendor, uses cookies (including the DoubleClick DART cookie) to serve ads based on your prior visits to this Site and other websites on the internet.

• Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visit to this Site and/or other sites on the Internet.
• You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.
• You may also opt out of a third-party vendor’s use of cookies for personalized advertising by visiting www.aboutads.info.
• Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on a user’s prior visits to this website or other websites.

For more information on how Google uses data when you use our partners’ sites or apps, please visit Google’s “How Google uses information from sites or apps that use our services” page.

3. Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with the Site. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect standard internet log information and visitor behavior information in an anonymous form, including traffic data, location data, and the source of traffic. This information helps us improve the Site’s content and user experience.

You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

4. Comments

When visitors leave comments on the Site, we collect the data shown in the comment form, along with the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help with spam detection. An anonymized string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be provided to verify if you are using a recognized avatar service. Comments and their metadata are retained indefinitely so we can recognize and approve follow-up comments automatically rather than holding them in a moderation queue.

5. Contact Forms

If you submit a message through our contact form, we collect the information you provide (such as your name, email address, and message content) solely to respond to your inquiry. We do not use this information for marketing purposes unless you separately opt in.

6. User Accounts

If the Site allows you to create an account, we collect information such as your username, email address, and password (stored securely in encrypted/hashed form). This information is used to manage your account, authenticate your identity, and provide account-related services. You can request to view, update, or delete your account information at any time by contacting us.

7. How We Use Your Information

• To operate, maintain, and improve the Site
• To respond to inquiries and provide customer support
• To manage user accounts and comments
• To analyze Site usage and trends
• To display relevant advertising through Google AdSense
• To detect, prevent, and address technical issues, fraud, or abuse
• To comply with legal obligations

8. Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device. We use cookies for purposes including:

• Remembering your preferences and settings
• Understanding how you use the Site (analytics)
• Enabling advertising features through Google AdSense

You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse or accept cookies, delete existing cookies, and set preferences for certain websites. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of the Site.

9. Third-Party Links and Services

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not operated by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

10. Data Sharing and Disclosure

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

• Service providers who help us operate the Site (e.g., hosting providers, analytics providers, advertising networks like Google)
• Law enforcement or regulatory authorities when required by law
• A successor entity in the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

11. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.

12. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal data, including the right to access, correct, delete, or restrict the processing of your information. Nigerian users are protected under the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA) 2023 and the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR). If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below.

13. Children’s Privacy

This Site is not intended for children under the age of 13 (or the applicable age of consent in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can remove it.

14. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

15. International Users

If you are accessing the Site from outside Nigeria, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in Nigeria or other countries where our service providers operate.

16. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. The updated version will be indicated by a revised “Last updated” date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

17. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: