At Waka Passgist (wakapassgist.com), your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have. By using our website, you agree to the practices described below.
Who We Are
Waka Passgist is a Nigerian news and entertainment website operated from Lagos, Nigeria. For any privacy questions, you can reach us at hello@wakapassgist.com.
Information We Collect
- Information you give us: When you contact us, submit a tip, or subscribe, you may provide details such as your name and email address. You share this voluntarily.
- Log & usage data: Like most websites, our servers automatically record information such as your IP address, browser type, device information, referring pages, and the dates and times of your visits. This helps us understand how the site is used and keep it secure.
- Cookies & similar technologies: We and our partners use cookies and web beacons to operate the site, remember preferences, measure traffic, and serve advertising.
How We Use Your Information
- To operate, maintain, and improve Waka Passgist and its content.
- To respond to your messages, tips, and enquiries.
- To understand audience trends and measure the performance of our content.
- To display relevant advertising that helps keep our content free.
- To protect the security and integrity of our website.
Cookies
Cookies are small files stored on your device. We use them to improve your experience, analyse traffic, and support advertising. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings, though some parts of the site may not function properly without them.
Google AdSense & Third-Party Advertising
We use Google AdSense and other third-party advertising partners to display ads on Waka Passgist. Please note the following about how advertising works on our site:
- Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on your previous visits to Waka Passgist and to other websites.
- Google’s advertising cookies allow Google and its partners to show ads to you based on your visits to our site and other sites across the internet.
- You can opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.
- You may also opt out of some third-party vendors’ use of cookies for personalised advertising by visiting www.aboutads.info.
Third-party ad networks may place or read cookies, web beacons, or similar technologies when you visit our site. These are governed by each network’s own privacy policy, not ours. For more on how Google uses data when you use our site, see Google’s partner site policy.
Analytics
We may use analytics tools such as Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. These tools collect information such as pages visited and time spent, in aggregated and generally non-identifying form, to help us improve our content.
Third-Party Privacy Policies
Our Privacy Policy does not apply to other advertisers or websites. We advise you to review the respective privacy policies of any third-party ad servers or external sites for more detailed information, including their practices and how to opt out of certain options.
Your Data Protection Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights over your personal data, including the right to access, correct, or request deletion of information we hold about you, and to object to or restrict certain processing. We handle personal data in line with the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA) 2023 and, where applicable, other data protection laws such as the GDPR. To exercise any of these rights, contact us at hello@wakapassgist.com.
Children’s Privacy
Waka Passgist is intended for a general adult audience and is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us and we will take steps to remove it.
Consent
By using our website, you consent to this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date. We encourage you to review it periodically.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please email us at hello@wakapassgist.com or use our Contact page.