Privacy Policy
At Dependable Newspaper Limited, protecting the privacy of our readers and users is a top priority. This Privacy Policy explains the type of information we collect, how it is used, and your choices regarding your personal data. By using our website (dependable.ng), you agree to the practices described here.
Information We Collect
Comments & Contributions
Users who post comments or submit content may be required to provide a valid email address. This helps us prevent spam, moderate discussions, and maintain compliance with our community guidelines. Email addresses will never be sold or shared with third parties.
Newsletters & Subscriptions
When you sign up for our newsletters or alerts, we collect information such as your email address. This is used only to deliver the content you requested. Your personal information is never shared with outside organizations.
Log Files
Like most websites, our servers automatically collect technical information, including IP addresses, browser types, Internet Service Providers (ISP), referring/exit pages, device details, and timestamps. This data helps us analyze trends, improve site performance, and understand user behavior. None of this is linked to personally identifiable information.
Cookies and Advertising
Use of Cookies
Dependable Newspaper Limited uses cookies to improve user experience, remember preferences, and analyze site usage. Cookies are small files stored on your device to make websites function more efficiently.
Third-Party Cookies
We work with trusted third parties, including Google, who may place cookies on your browser to serve ads and measure performance. These cookies may be used to:
- Show you ads based on your interests (personalized advertising).
- Limit how often you see the same advertisement.
- Help measure the effectiveness of ads.
Google Advertising
- Google, as a third-party vendor, uses cookies (such as the DART cookie) to serve ads based on your visits to our site and other websites.
- Users may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.
- For more details about how Google uses data, please visit: Google Privacy & Terms.
Managing Cookies
You can disable cookies through your browser settings at any time, though some features of our site may not work properly.
Legal Compliance
We may disclose personal information when required by law, or in the good-faith belief that such disclosure is necessary to comply with legal obligations.
Business Changes
If Dependable Newspaper Limited undergoes a reorganization, merger, or acquisition, user data may be included as part of the transferred assets. You will be notified where legally required.
External Links
Our website may contain links to third-party sites. Please note that we are not responsible for the privacy practices of external websites. We encourage users to review the privacy policies of any site they visit.
Contact Information
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our cookie practices, please contact us:
📧 Email: privacy@dependable.ng
📍 Address: Delta State, Nigeria
