Effective Date: 10th May 2025
At SocialMediaForums.com.ng, the privacy of our visitors is extremely important to us. This Privacy Policy document outlines the types of information we collect, how it is used, and the steps we take to protect your data. By using this website, you consent to the practices described below.
We are committed to safeguarding your personal information and maintaining transparency about how we collect, use, and store data in compliance with global data protection standards, including Google AdSense policies.
1. Information We Collect
We collect both personal information and non-personal information to provide and improve your experience on our site.
a) Personal Information
You may voluntarily provide personal information such as:
• Your name and email address when subscribing to our newsletter or contacting us
• Comments or messages you submit on blog posts or via our contact form
We do not collect sensitive personal data such as national ID numbers, financial information, or biometric data.
b) Non-Personal Information
Automatically collected data includes:
• Browser type
• Device type
• IP address
• Date and time of visit
• Pages viewed
• Referring URLs
This data is used to analyze trends, administer the site, and improve user experience.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
• To personalize user experience and provide relevant content
• To respond to inquiries or support requests
• To send periodic newsletters or updates (if you subscribed)
• To analyze website performance and traffic trends
• To display targeted advertisements through Google AdSense or other platforms
• To prevent spam, fraud, or other security threats
3. Cookies and Web Beacons
Like many websites, SocialMediaForums.com.ng uses “cookies” to enhance user experience. A cookie is a small text file placed on your device to help remember your preferences and improve future visits.
We may use cookies to:
• Understand and save user preferences for future visits
• Track advertisements
• Compile aggregate data about site traffic and interactions
You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain areas of the site.
4. Google AdSense & Third-Party Advertising
This site uses Google AdSense, a third-party advertising service provided by Google.
Google uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our site or other websites. These cookies enable Google and its partners to display personalized ads tailored to your interests.
➤ Google’s Use of the DART Cookie:
• Google, as a third-party vendor, uses the DART cookie to serve ads to users based on their visit to this and other websites on the internet.
• Users may opt out of the use of the DART cookie by visiting the Google ad and content network privacy policy.
We may also allow third-party ad networks or partners to display ads. These parties may also use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to collect information about your activities on this and other websites.
We do not have access to or control over cookies used by third-party advertisers.
5. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or rent users’ personal identification information to others. However, we may share non-personal, aggregated demographic information with trusted partners for advertising and analytics purposes.
We may also disclose your information if:
• Required by law or legal process
• Necessary to protect our rights or enforce our site policies
• Required to prevent or investigate possible wrongdoing related to the site
6. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to other websites that are not controlled or operated by us. Clicking on a third-party link will direct you to that site. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of every website you visit.
We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of third-party sites.
7. Email Communication
In case you opt-in to our mailing list, you may receive emails that include blog updates, digital tips, or promotional content. You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link at the bottom of any email.
We use secure mailing platforms (such as Mailchimp or ConvertKit) that comply with data protection regulations.
8. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not directed toward children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children. If we discover that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will delete it immediately.
9. Your Data Rights (GDPR/CCPA Compliance)
If you are a resident of the European Union (GDPR) or California (CCPA), you have the following rights:
• The right to access the personal data we hold about you
• The right to request correction or deletion of your data
• The right to object to or restrict our processing of your data
• The right to data portability
• The right to withdraw consent at any time
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us via email at emebuedoghoghojoy@gmail.com.
10. Data Retention and Security
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy. We use industry-standard security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
While no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, we strive to use commercially acceptable means to safeguard your data.
11. Policy Changes
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. When we do, we will revise the “Effective Date” at the top of the page. We encourage users to check this page regularly for changes.
Your continued use of the website after any modifications constitutes your acknowledgment and acceptance of the updated policy.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or your data, please visit my contact us page, or: email me at: emebuedoghoghojoy@gmail.com
This Privacy Policy is designed to help you feel confident about how your data is handled on SocialMediaForums.com.ng. Your trust is important to us, and we are committed to protecting your privacy.