The Short Version
Before we get into the legal details, here’s the plain English summary. This website uses cookies. Some of those cookies come from Google, because we display Google ads. Those cookies help Google show you ads that are relevant to your interests based on websites you’ve visited before. You can opt out of that anytime. We also use Google Analytics to see how many people visit our site and which pages they read. We don’t sell your personal information to anyone. We don’t even collect your name or email unless you personally send it to us through our contact form.
That’s the short version. The full details are below.
Who We Are
This Privacy Policy applies to 9jaBoizGist (accessible at https://9jaboizgist.com.ng), a website owned and operated by Oladepo Babatunde, based in Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria.
Throughout this policy, when we say “we,” “us,” or “our,” we are referring to 9jaBoizGist and its owner. When we say “you” or “your,” we are referring to you, the person visiting or using this website.
If you have questions about anything in this policy, you can reach us at contact@9jaboizgist.com.ng.
What This Policy Covers
This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect when you visit our website, why we collect it, how we use it, who we share it with, and what choices you have about it.
We are committed to providing clear and comprehensive information about cookies, device-specific information, location information, and other information stored on, accessed on, or collected from your device in connection with the services we use on this website.1
We take your privacy seriously. This policy was written to comply with the requirements of the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA) 2023, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for visitors from the European Economic Area, the California Online Privacy Protection Act (CalOPPA) for visitors from California, and the requirements set by Google AdSense.
What Information We Collect
Let’s break this down into two parts: information you give us directly, and information that gets collected automatically when you visit.
Information you give us voluntarily
The only time we ask for personal information is when you use our Contact page to send us a message. In that case, you may provide your name, email address, and whatever you write in the message. We use that information to reply to you. That’s it. We don’t add you to a mailing list. We don’t share your message with anyone.
If at any point we add a newsletter or email subscription feature, we will update this policy and ask for your consent before collecting your email for that purpose.
Information collected automatically
When you visit any page on this website, certain information is collected automatically through cookies and similar technologies. This includes:
Your IP address. This is the number assigned to your device by your internet provider. It gives a general idea of your location, like which country or city you’re browsing from, but it does not reveal your exact address or identity.
Your browser type and version. For example, Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or the built-in browser on your phone.
Your device type. Whether you’re using a phone, tablet, or computer, and the operating system it runs on.
Pages you visit on our site. Which articles you read, how long you stay, and which page you visited before arriving here.
Date and time of your visit. When you accessed the site and for how long.
We want to be clear about something. We do not collect your full name, phone number, home address, bank details, or any other sensitive personal information through automatic means. The data collected automatically is standard website analytics data that almost every website on the internet collects.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information described above for the following purposes.
To understand our audience. Analytics data helps us know which articles are popular, which pages need improvement, and where our visitors are coming from. This helps us write better content.
To keep the site working properly. Technical data like browser type and device information helps us make sure the website displays correctly on different phones and computers.
To reply to your messages. If you contact us through our Contact page, we use your name and email to respond to you.
To display relevant advertisements. We use Google AdSense to display ads on this website. Google uses cookies to show you ads based on websites you’ve visited before. More details on this are in the section below.
We do not use your information for any purpose other than what is described in this policy. We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to any third party.
Cookies and How They Work on This Site
Cookies are small text files that get stored on your device when you visit a website. They are used for lots of different purposes, like remembering your preferences, analysing traffic, and serving advertisements.
Here are the types of cookies used on this website:
Necessary cookies
These are cookies that help the website function properly. They handle things like page loading and security. You can’t really use the internet without these.
Analytics cookies (Google Analytics)
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our site. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information about how you use the website, such as which pages you visit, how long you spend on each page, and how you arrived at our site. This information is aggregated and anonymous. It does not identify you personally.
Google Analytics may collect your IP address, but Google has a feature called IP anonymization that shortens your IP address within European Union member states and other countries that are part of the European Economic Area agreement. The full IP address is only sent to a Google server in the United States and shortened there in exceptional cases.
You can learn more about how Google uses data from partner sites by visiting Google’s Privacy & Terms page.
You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-On.
Advertising cookies (Google AdSense)
This is the part that matters most, so let’s be clear about it.
We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on this website. Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this website or other websites. Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visit to this site and other sites on the internet.2
In simpler terms, if you were recently browsing a shopping website for headphones, you might see an ad for headphones on our site. That’s because Google’s advertising cookie noticed your interest and decided to show you a relevant ad. We do not control which specific ads appear. Google handles that.
You may opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.2
You can also visit www.aboutads.info to opt out of third-party vendor cookies for interest-based advertising.
If you are in the European Economic Area, you will see a consent banner when you first visit this site. That banner asks for your permission before any non-essential cookies are placed on your device. You can accept or decline. If you decline, personalised ads will not be shown to you.
Third-Party Services We Use
We want to be upfront about every third-party service that interacts with your data on this site. Here is the complete list:
Google AdSense Purpose: Displaying advertisements on our website. Data collected: Cookies, browsing behaviour, IP address, device information. Privacy policy: Google Privacy Policy
Google Analytics Purpose: Tracking website traffic and visitor behaviour for analytics purposes. Data collected: Pages visited, time on site, referral source, IP address (anonymised), browser and device information. Privacy policy: Google Privacy Policy
WordPress Purpose: Content management system that powers this website. Data collected: Basic server logs, including IP address and browser type. Privacy policy: WordPress Privacy Policy
If we add any new third-party services in the future, we will update this section.
Your Rights
You have rights over your personal data. Here they are, explained plainly.
Right to know. You can ask us what personal information we hold about you, if any.
Right to access. You can request a copy of any personal data we have collected from you.
Right to correction. If any information we hold about you is inaccurate, you can ask us to fix it.
Right to deletion. You can ask us to delete your personal data. If you contacted us through our contact form and want that message deleted, just let us know.
Right to withdraw consent. If you previously gave consent for cookies, you can withdraw that consent at any time by clearing cookies in your browser settings or by using the cookie preferences option on our site.
Right to opt out of personalised ads. You can opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings or by adjusting your cookie preferences.
Right to complain. The Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA) 2023 is Nigeria’s main data privacy law. It tells any organisation that handles personal data, like names, emails, phone numbers, device IDs, how to collect, use, share, and protect them. The law has been in force since June 12, 2023, and is enforced by the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC).3 If you believe your data rights have been violated, you have the right to file a complaint with the NDPC.
If you are located in the European Economic Area, you also have the right to file a complaint with your local data protection authority under the GDPR.
To exercise any of these rights, send an email to contact@9jaboizgist.com.ng with your request. We will respond within 30 days.
How We Protect Your Information
We take reasonable steps to protect the information collected through this website. Our site uses SSL encryption (you can see the padlock icon in your browser’s address bar), which means the connection between your browser and our server is encrypted.
That said, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we do our best to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security. This is true for every website on the internet, not just ours.
Children’s Privacy
This website is not directed at children under the age of 13 (or under 18 in Nigeria, as defined by the Child Rights Act, under which the age of a child is any person under the age of 184). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and you believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at contact@9jaboizgist.com.ng, and we will take steps to delete that information.
Links to Other Websites
Our articles sometimes contain links to external websites. If you click on one of those links, you will be taken to a website that we do not control. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external websites. We encourage you to read the privacy policy of every site you visit.
How to Manage Your Cookie Preferences
You have several options for managing cookies.
Through your browser. Every web browser allows you to block or delete cookies through its settings. Here are links to instructions for the most popular browsers:
Through Google’s opt-out tools. You can opt out of personalised advertising at Google Ads Settings and opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-Out Add-On.
Through our cookie consent banner. If you are visiting from the European Economic Area, you can manage your preferences through the consent banner that appears when you first visit the site.
Please note that blocking all cookies may affect how the website works for you. Some features may not function correctly without certain cookies.
Data Retention
We only keep your personal data for as long as we need it.
Contact form messages are stored in our email inbox. We do not set a fixed deletion schedule, but if you ask us to delete your message, we will do so promptly.
Analytics data collected by Google Analytics is retained according to Google’s data retention settings. We have set our retention period to 14 months, after which the data is automatically deleted.
Cookie data is stored on your own device and lasts for different durations depending on the type of cookie. Some cookies expire when you close your browser. Others may last up to two years. You can delete cookies at any time through your browser settings.
International Data Transfers
Some of the services we use, including Google Analytics and Google AdSense, are operated by Google LLC, which is based in the United States. This means your data may be transferred to and processed on servers located outside of Nigeria and outside of the European Economic Area.
Google has implemented appropriate safeguards for these data transfers, including Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission. You can learn more about Google’s data transfer practices in their Privacy Policy.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the services we use, the laws that apply to us, or the information we collect. When we make changes, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page.
We encourage you to check this page occasionally to stay informed. If we make significant changes that affect how your personal data is handled, we will do our best to notify you through a notice on our website.
Nigerian Data Protection Compliance
On 12th June 2023, Nigeria enacted the Nigeria Data Protection Act, 2023 (NDPA). This comprehensive legislation aims to safeguard the fundamental rights of data subjects and sets requirements for businesses, especially those processing personal data of Nigerian citizens. The NDPA replaces the earlier NDPR and aims to safeguard the fundamental rights and freedoms of individuals in Nigeria. It creates a dedicated supervisory authority and establishes a robust framework for personal data protection in Nigeria.5
As a Nigerian website, we are committed to complying with the NDPA 2023. This means we process your personal data lawfully and transparently, collect only what is necessary, protect it from unauthorized access, and respect your rights as a data subject.
If you have any concerns about how your data is being handled, you can contact the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) through their official website at ndpc.gov.ng.
Contact Us About Privacy
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy or how your data is being handled, please get in touch.
📧 Email: contact@9jaboizgist.com.ng
📬 Mailing Address: Oladepo Babatunde 9jaBoizGist Ilorin, Kwara State Nigeria
You can also use our Contact Page to send a message directly.
We aim to respond to all privacy-related inquiries within 30 days.