Privacy Policy - biozah.com.ng

Effective Date: January 1, 2026
Last Updated: January 1, 2026

Welcome to Biozah.com.ng (“Biozah,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). We are Nigeria’s premier biography and public figure information platform, and we are committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of every person who visits, uses, or interacts with our website.

This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we collect it, why we collect it, how we use it, how we protect it, and what rights you have over it. It applies to all visitors and users of biozah.com.ng and any associated digital properties operated by us.

Please read this policy carefully. By using our website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to the practices described in this document. If you do not agree with any part of this policy, please discontinue use of our website.

We have written this policy in plain, clear language because we believe you deserve to understand exactly how your information is handled, without having to decode legal jargon to do so.

1. Who We Are

Biozah.com.ng is a digital biography and public figure information platform based in Nigeria. We publish well-researched profiles, career histories, net worth analyses, and biographical content covering personalities across entertainment, sports, journalism, business, politics, and history.

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, you can reach us at:

📧 Email: privacy@biozah.com.ng
🌐 Website: www.biozah.com.ng

2. Information We Collect

We collect two broad categories of information: information you provide to us directly, and information we collect automatically when you use our website.

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

This includes any personal information you voluntarily give us when you:

Contact us through our Contact Us page or via any of our email addresses
Submit a content suggestion or editorial request
Submit a correction or fact-checking inquiry
Enquire about advertising or partnerships
Subscribe to our newsletter or any mailing list we operate
Comment on our articles if and when commenting functionality is enabled
Apply to contribute as a writer, researcher, or editor

The types of personal information you may provide include:

Your full name
Your email address
Your phone number (if provided voluntarily)
Your professional title or organization (if relevant to your inquiry)
Any other information you choose to include in your message or submission

We only collect what you give us, and we only use it for the purpose for which you gave it. We do not ask for information we do not need.

2.2 Information We Collect Automatically

When you visit biozah.com.ng, certain technical information is collected automatically through standard web technologies. This includes:

IP address — the numerical address that identifies your device on the internet
Browser type and version — the software you use to access our website
Operating system — the platform running on your device
Referring URL — the website or link that brought you to Biozah
Pages visited — which articles and sections of our website you viewed
Time and date of your visit — when you accessed our content
Time spent on pages — how long you engaged with specific content
Device type — whether you visited on a mobile phone, tablet, or desktop computer
Cookies and similar tracking technologies — small data files stored on your device that help us understand how our website is used

This automatically collected information does not typically identify you as an individual. It is aggregated and used for the analytical and operational purposes described in Section 4 of this policy.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

3.1 What Cookies Are

Cookies are small text files that a website places on your device when you visit. They serve different functions depending on their type. Some cookies are essential to the basic operation of a website, while others are used for analytics, advertising, or personalization purposes.

3.2 Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for our website to function properly. They enable core features like page navigation, security functions, and content delivery. Without these cookies, parts of our website may not work as intended. These cookies do not require your consent under applicable law because they are strictly necessary.

Analytics Cookies
We use analytics tools, including but not limited to Google Analytics, to understand how visitors use our website. These cookies collect aggregated, anonymized data about page views, session duration, traffic sources, and user behavior patterns. This information helps us improve our content and user experience. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Advertising and Third-Party Cookies
If we display third-party advertisements on our website, including through networks such as Google AdSense, those advertising partners may place their own cookies on your device. These cookies allow advertisers to serve you relevant advertisements based on your browsing history and interests. We do not control these cookies directly. Please refer to the relevant third-party privacy policies for more information.

Functional Cookies
These cookies remember your preferences and settings to improve your experience on return visits. For example, they may remember your preferred language or display settings.

3.3 Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have the right to accept, decline, or manage cookies through your browser settings. Most modern browsers allow you to:

View the cookies currently stored on your device
Delete cookies individually or in bulk
Block cookies from specific websites
Block all third-party cookies
Set your browser to notify you when a cookie is being placed

Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website. Essential cookies cannot be disabled without impacting core site performance.

4. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

To operate and improve our website
Automatically collected technical data helps us understand how our website is performing, identify pages that are not loading correctly, and make improvements to the user experience.

To respond to your enquiries
When you contact us through any channel, we use the information you provide to respond to your message accurately and efficiently.

To process content suggestions and corrections
Editorial submissions are reviewed by our team and used to improve the accuracy and scope of our content.

To send newsletters and updates
If you subscribe to our mailing list, we use your email address to send you content updates, new profile notifications, and platform news. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link included in every email we send.

To manage advertising and partnership relationships
Business enquiry information is used solely to facilitate commercial discussions and is not shared with unrelated third parties.

To comply with legal obligations
We may use or retain certain information to comply with applicable Nigerian laws, court orders, regulatory requirements, or to protect the legal rights of Biozah and its users.

To maintain security
Technical information including IP addresses may be used to detect, investigate, and prevent fraudulent activity, spam, abuse, or security threats to our platform.

We do not sell your personal information. We do not use your information to build individual behavioral profiles for commercial resale. We do not send you unsolicited marketing communications if you have not opted in to receive them.

5. How We Share Your Information

We treat your personal information with discretion. We do not sell it, rent it, or trade it. We share information only in the following limited circumstances:

5.1 Service Providers and Technology Partners

We work with trusted third-party service providers who help us operate our website and deliver our services. These may include:

Web hosting and cloud infrastructure providers
Email delivery platforms for newsletter distribution
Analytics providers such as Google Analytics
Advertising networks such as Google AdSense
Content delivery networks that improve website speed and reliability

These service providers access your information only as necessary to perform their specific functions and are contractually obligated to handle it securely and in accordance with applicable privacy laws.

5.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if we are required to do so by law, court order, or governmental authority, or if we believe in good faith that such disclosure is necessary to protect the rights, safety, or property of Biozah, our users, or the public.

5.3 Business Transfers

In the unlikely event that Biozah is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you of any such change through a prominent notice on our website.

5.4 With Your Consent

We may share your information with third parties in circumstances not described above if we have obtained your explicit and informed consent to do so.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as it is necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected, or as required by applicable law.

Contact and enquiry data is retained for up to 12 months after the matter is resolved, unless ongoing communication requires longer retention.
Newsletter subscription data is retained until you unsubscribe, after which it is deleted within 30 days.
Analytics data is retained in aggregated, anonymized form for up to 26 months in line with standard analytics platform policies.
Legal and compliance records may be retained for longer periods as required by Nigerian law or regulatory obligations.

When data is no longer needed, we delete it securely or anonymize it so that it can no longer be associated with any individual.

7. Data Security

We take the security of your personal information seriously and implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect it against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, loss, or destruction.

Our security measures include:

Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) encryption across our website, indicated by the HTTPS in our URL
Access controls that limit who within our team can access personal data
Regular review of our data handling practices and security protocols
Secure storage of sensitive information with reputable hosting providers

However, no method of transmission over the internet and no method of electronic storage is completely secure. While we work hard to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security. If you become aware of any security vulnerability or breach involving our platform, please notify us immediately at security@biozah.com.ng.

8. Third-Party Websites and Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including social media platforms, external news sources, and partner sites. This Privacy Policy applies only to biozah.com.ng. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of any external website. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party site you visit through a link on our platform.

9. Children’s Privacy

Biozah is not directed at children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under that age. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, please contact us at privacy@biozah.com.ng and we will take prompt steps to delete that information from our records.

10. Your Rights

Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information. These may include:

The right to access
You can request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.

The right to correction
You can ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete personal information we hold about you.

The right to deletion
You can request that we delete your personal information, subject to any legal obligations that require us to retain it.

The right to withdraw consent
Where we process your information based on your consent, such as newsletter subscriptions, you can withdraw that consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing carried out before withdrawal.

The right to object
You can object to certain types of processing, including direct marketing.

The right to data portability
Where applicable, you can request that we provide your data in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at privacy@biozah.com.ng. We will respond to all legitimate requests within 30 days. In some cases, we may need to verify your identity before processing your request.

11. Nigerian Data Protection Compliance

Biozah.com.ng operates in full recognition of the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA) 2023 and the regulations issued by the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC). We are committed to upholding the data protection rights of all Nigerian users and processing personal data lawfully, fairly, and transparently in accordance with applicable Nigerian law.

If you believe your data protection rights under Nigerian law have been violated, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Nigeria Data Protection Commission at www.ndpc.gov.ng.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make changes, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page and, where the changes are significant, we will provide a more prominent notice on our website.

We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information. Your continued use of our website after any changes to this policy constitutes your acceptance of the updated terms.

13. Contact Us About Privacy

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests relating to this Privacy Policy or the way we handle your personal information, please do not hesitate to reach out. We are committed to addressing your concerns promptly and transparently.

📧 Privacy Enquiries: privacy@biozah.com.ng
📧 General Contact: hello@biozah.com.ng
🌐 Website: www.biozah.com.ng

This Privacy Policy was prepared for Biozah.com.ng and reflects our genuine commitment to transparency, user trust, and responsible data handling. It is not a legal document generated from a template. It is a real statement of how we operate.