Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 04 October 2025

At Biographyard.com.ng, your privacy is very important to us. This Privacy Policy explains what personal information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have regarding your data. By using our website, you agree to the practices outlined here.

Who We Are

Biographyard.com.ng is an independent, educational, and informational platform dedicated to publishing biographies of public figures across different fields.

We are not affiliated with any public figure, celebrity, or organisation featured on this website.

What Personal Data We Collect and Why

When you visit Biographyard.com.ng, we may collect the following types of information:

  1. Personal Data You Provide Voluntarily
    • When you contact us via email or forms, we may collect your name, email address, and any details you choose to share.
    • This data is only used to respond to your queries and improve our services.
  2. Automatically Collected Data
    • Technical information such as your IP address, browser type, device type, and pages visited.
    • This helps us understand user behaviour, improve website performance, and detect security issues.
  3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
    • We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience, remember your preferences, and deliver relevant advertisements.
    • Google Analytics and AdSense may also use cookies to provide analytics and personalised ads.
  4. Why We Collect This Data
    • To improve user experience and site performance.
    • To respond to your enquiries or requests.
    • To analyse traffic and measure engagement.
    • To display personalised and relevant advertising.

Comments

If our site allows comments, we may collect the data shown in the comments form, as well as your IP address and browser information to help with spam detection.

Media

If you upload images to the website (where applicable), please avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors can download and extract location data from images.

Contact Forms

When you use our contact form, we collect the data you provide (such as name, email, and message). We retain this information for a limited time to address your enquiry but do not use it for marketing purposes.

Cookies

  • Essential Cookies: Required for basic website functionality.
  • Analytics Cookies: Used by Google Analytics to track visitor activity.
  • Advertising Cookies: Used by Google AdSense and partners to deliver relevant ads.

You can control or delete cookies in your browser settings.

Analytics

We use Google Analytics to collect anonymised visitor statistics, such as page views, time spent on the site, and referral sources.

Who We Share Your Data With

We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties. However, we may share information with:

  • Google Services (Analytics, AdSense) for traffic analysis and advertising.
  • Third-party plugins or tools installed on our WordPress site, which may collect anonymised data.

Each third party follows its own privacy practices. Please review their privacy policies for more details.

How Long We Retain Your Data

  • Contact form entries: Retained for up to 6 months.
  • Analytics records: Retained for up to 14 months (or as set by Google).
  • Advertising data: Managed according to Google AdSense retention policies.

Your Data Rights

Under GDPR and other applicable laws, you have the right to:

  • Request access to your personal data.
  • Request correction or deletion of your data.
  • Object to or restrict processing of your data.
  • Withdraw consent where applicable.
  • Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at info@biographyard.com.ng.

Where Your Data Is Sent

  • Visitor data may be processed by third-party services located outside the European Union (e.g., Google).
  • We take steps to ensure these transfers meet GDPR compliance through standard contractual clauses and secure agreements.

Children’s Privacy

Biographyard.com.ng is not directed at children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you are under 16, please do not use this website without parental or guardian consent.

If we learn that we have collected personal data from a child without proper consent, we will delete that information promptly.

How We Protect Your Data

We use standard security measures such as:

  • Secure connections (SSL/HTTPS).
  • Regular WordPress updates and security patches.
  • Limited access to personal data.

Data Breach Procedures

In the unlikely event of a data breach, we will:

  • Investigate immediately.
  • Notify affected users and relevant authorities (if legally required).
  • Take corrective action to secure the system.

Third-Party Data & Plugins

Our site may include embedded content (e.g., YouTube videos, social media widgets). Embedded content behaves as if you visited the third-party site directly. These sites may collect data according to their own privacy policies.

Automated Decision-Making

We do not use personal data for automated decision-making or profiling. However, third-party advertising networks (like Google AdSense) may use automated processes to display personalised ads.

Disclaimer

Biographyard.com.ng is an independent platform and is not affiliated with any public figure, celebrity, or official representative. The biographies published are based on credible sources and research but should be treated for informational purposes only.

Contact Information

If you have any privacy concerns or requests regarding your personal data, please contact us:

📩 Email: info@biographyard.com.ng
🌐 Website: https://www.biographyard.com.ng

✨ Your privacy matters to us at Biographyard.com.ng, and we are committed to keeping your data safe, transparent, and respected.