Privacy Policy

StakeBridge Media (“we,” “us,” or “our”), a Nigeria-based news media platform, is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website – stakebridgeirpr.com – use our mobile application, or engage with our services (collectively, the “Platform”). By accessing or using our Platform, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

This policy applies to all users, including readers, subscribers, contributors, and advertisers. If you do not agree with this Privacy Policy, please do not use our Platform.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information to provide, personalize, and improve our services. The types of information include:

1. Personal Information

• Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, or mailing address provided during registration, subscription, or inquiries.
• Account Information: Username, password, and other details provided during account creation.
• Payment Information: Billing details, such as credit card or mobile money information, processed through secure third-party payment processors for premium content or services.
• User-Generated Content: Comments, articles, or other content submitted to the Platform.

1. Automatically Collected Information

• Usage Data: Details about your interactions with the Platform, including pages visited, articles read, time spent, and links clicked.
• Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, device type, and unique device identifiers.
• Location Data: Approximate location based on your IP address or, with your consent, precise location from your device’s GPS.
• Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to track activity, personalize content, and analyze trends. See our Cookie Policy for details.

1. Information from Third Parties

• Social Media and Single Sign-On: Information such as name, email address, or profile picture when you log in via third-party services (e.g., Google, Facebook), subject to their privacy policies.
• Analytics Providers: Aggregated data from third-party providers (e.g., Google Analytics) about Platform usage.
• Advertising Partners: Data from ad networks to deliver targeted advertisements.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide Services: Deliver news content, manage subscriptions, and enable user accounts.
• Personalize Experiences: Tailor content, recommendations, and advertisements based on your preferences and browsing history.
• Communicate: Send newsletters, alerts, or responses to inquiries. You may opt out of promotional communications.
• Analyze and Improve: Use usage data to enhance Platform performance and user experience.
• Advertise: Display personalized or non-personalized ads based on your interests.
• Ensure Security: Detect and prevent fraud, unauthorized access, or illegal activities.
• Comply with Laws: Adhere to applicable laws, including the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR).

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information in the following cases:

• Service Providers: With trusted vendors (e.g., hosting, payment processing, analytics) under strict confidentiality agreements.
• Advertising Partners: With ad networks for targeted ads, subject to your consent where required.
• Legal Obligations: When required by law, such as under court orders, subpoenas, or requests from the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA).
• Business Transfers: During mergers, acquisitions, or asset sales, your information may be transferred to the new entity.
• Aggregated/Anonymized Data: Non-identifiable data shared with partners for analytics or marketing.

4. Your Choices and Rights

Under the NDPR and other applicable laws, you have the following rights:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal information.
• Correction: Request updates to inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Deletion: Request deletion of your data, subject to legal obligations.
• Restriction: Request restrictions on data processing.
• Data Portability: Request your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
• Objection: Object to processing for specific purposes, such as marketing.
• Opt-Out: Opt out of marketing or targeted ads via email unsubscribe links or cookie settings.

To exercise these rights, contact us at [insert contact email]. We will respond within 30 days, as required by NDPR.

Managing Cookies

You can manage cookies via browser settings or our cookie consent tool. Disabling cookies may affect Platform functionality.

Do Not Track

Our Platform does not respond to “Do Not Track” signals due to the lack of a universal standard.

5. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined or as required by law:

• Account information is kept while your account is active and for a reasonable period thereafter.
• Usage data is anonymized after 12 months for analytics purposes.
• Payment information is managed by secure third-party processors and not stored by us.

6. Data Security

We use industry-standard measures, including encryption, firewalls, and SSL technology, to protect your information, in compliance with NDPR security requirements. However, no system is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. International Data Transfers

Our Platform is hosted in Nigeria. If you access it from outside Nigeria, your data may be transferred to Nigeria, which may have different data protection laws. We implement safeguards, such as Standard Contractual Clauses, for international transfers.

8. Third-Party Links

Our Platform may link to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Review their policies before engaging.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our Platform is not intended for users under 16, per Nigerian law. We do not knowingly collect children’s personal information. If we discover such data, we will delete it promptly.

10. Cookie Policy

Cookies enhance your Platform experience. We use:

• Essential Cookies: For functionality (e.g., user sessions).
• Performance Cookies: To analyze usage and improve performance.
• Advertising Cookies: To deliver relevant ads.
• Functional Cookies: To enable features like social media sharing.

Manage preferences through our cookie consent tool or browser settings.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy to reflect changes in practices or legal requirements. We will notify you via email, Platform notifications, or by posting the updated policy with a new “Last Updated” date. Continued use of the Platform constitutes acceptance.

12. Contact Us

For questions or to exercise your rights, contact our Data Protection Officer:

• Email: [email protected]

• Mailing Address: S11B, 2nd Floor, Alibro Atrium Plaza, 32, Ekukinam Street, Utako, Abuja, Nigeria.

You may also lodge complaints with NITDA if you believe your data protection rights have been violated.

13. Jurisdiction-Specific Information

Nigeria (NDPR)

We comply with the NDPR, ensuring lawful, transparent processing with your consent where required. You may complain to NITDA.

European Union (GDPR)

EU users have GDPR rights, including lodging complaints with a supervisory authority. Our legal bases include consent, contract performance, and legitimate interests.

California (CCPA/CPRA)

California residents have CCPA rights, including opting out of data sharing. We do not sell data but may share it for targeted ads.

Other Jurisdictions

We comply with applicable data protection laws. Contact us for region-specific details.