Privacy Policy

Last updated: April 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how SportNaija (“we,” “our,” “us”) collects, uses, stores, and protects your personal information when you visit sportnaija.ng (the “Site”) and use our services (the “Services”).

We operate in Nigeria and process personal data in accordance with the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA) and applicable regulations. Where required, we obtain your consent before collecting or using your personal information.

1) Who We Are & Contact Details

SportNaija
Workstation Coworking
7 Ibiyinka Olorunbe Close
Victoria Island, Lagos
Nigeria

General inquiries: [email protected]
Privacy inquiries: [email protected]

2) Information We Collect

Information you provide: When you contact us via email or forms, we may collect your name, email address, and message content.

Automatically collected data: We may collect technical data such as your IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and timestamps.

Analytics: We use tools such as Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to understand how users interact with our Site. This helps us improve content and performance.

Advertising & affiliates: We may display advertisements and use affiliate links. Third-party partners may collect certain data through cookies or similar technologies to deliver relevant ads and measure performance.

3) How We Use Your Information

• To operate and improve our website and content
• To analyze audience behavior and engagement
• To display and optimize advertising and affiliate content
• To respond to inquiries and communications
• To maintain security and prevent misuse
• To comply with legal obligations

4) Sharing of Information

We may share your data with:

• Service providers (e.g., hosting, analytics, security)
• Advertising and affiliate partners
• Authorities where required by law

We may also share anonymized or aggregated data that does not identify individuals.

5) International Data Transfers

Some of our service providers may process data outside Nigeria. In such cases, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information.

6) Advertising, Analytics & Your Choices

You can control how your data is used for analytics and advertising through your browser settings and third-party tools such as Google Ads Settings.

If you interact with affiliate links, we may earn a commission. These links may use cookies to track performance.

7) Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to operate the Site, remember preferences, analyze traffic, and support advertising. Where required, we request your consent before using non-essential cookies.

8) Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary:

• Server logs: up to 12 months
• Contact communications: up to 24 months
• Analytics data: typically 2–14 months depending on settings

9) Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information. However, no system is completely secure.

10) Your Rights

Under Nigerian data protection laws, you have the right to:

• Request access to your personal data
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data where applicable
• Withdraw consent for data processing

To exercise your rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond in accordance with applicable laws.

11) Children’s Privacy

Our Services are not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If such data is identified, we will delete it promptly.

12) External Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.

13) Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. Continued use of the Site indicates acceptance of the updated Policy.

14) Contact Us

For any questions or requests related to this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact:

Email: [email protected]
Address: Workstation Coworking, 7 Ibiyinka Olorunbe Close, Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria