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Privacy Policy

Updated: June 12th, 2026

1. Information We Collect
 
We collect information that identifies, relates to, or could reasonably be linked with you (“Personal Information”).
 
    • Information You Provide: This includes your name, email address, and any messages or permission requests you submit via our contact forms or account creation.
    • Information Collected Automatically: We automatically collect your IP address, browser type, operating system, pages viewed, and the dates/times of your visits using cookies and server logs.
    • Archive & Narrator Content: The oral history materials (audio, video, transcripts) hosted on this site contain biographical data. This content is collected and published based on legal “Deeds of Gift” and informed consent agreements signed by the interviewees.

 
2. How We Use Your Information
 
We use the collected information to:
 
    • Operate, maintain, and secure the website and historical archive.
    • Respond to your customer service requests, questions, and feedback.
    • Analyze website performance, user engagement, and traffic patterns.
    • Comply with legal obligations, court orders, or state and federal regulations.

 
3. Cookies and Third-Party Tracking
 
We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. If you disable cookies, some parts of this website may not function properly. We do not currently respond to “Do Not Track” browser signals.
 
4. Sharing and Disclosure of Information
 
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for commercial or marketing purposes. We may share your data only under the following circumstances:
 
    • Service Providers: With trusted vendors who host our website, manage databases, or provide analytics, under strict confidentiality agreements.
    • Legal Compliance: When required by law, subpoena, or to protect the safety, rights, or property of our organization, users, or the public.

 
5. Children’s Privacy (COPPA Compliance)
 
Our website is intended for general audiences and is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we discover that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will delete it immediately.
 
6. US State Privacy Rights (e.g., California, Virginia, Texas)
 
Depending on your state of residence, you may have specific rights regarding your personal information, including:
 
    • The Right to Know: Request a copy of the specific personal information we have collected about you.
    • The Right to Delete: Request that we delete personal information we collected from you, subject to certain legal exceptions (such as public interest archiving or historical research).
    • The Right to Correct: Request that we fix inaccuracies in your personal data.

 
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.
 
7. Data Security
 
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access or disclosure. However, no internet transmission is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
 
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
 
We reserve the right to update this policy at any time. We will notify you of changes by updating the “Effective Date” at the top of this page. Your continued use of the site after updates indicates your acceptance of the revised policy.
 
9. Contact Us
 
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact us at: info@nigerianstories.org.