Last updated: 21 October 2026
Naija Metro News respects the privacy of its readers and is committed to explaining how information may be collected, used and protected when visitors access our website.
This Privacy Policy describes the types of information that may be collected through our website, how that information may be used, and the choices available to visitors.
1. Who We Are
Naija Metro News is a Nigerian digital news publication based in Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria.
Our website address is:
For privacy-related enquiries, please contact us at Naijiriametro@gmail.com.
2. Information We May Collect
Depending on how you interact with our website, we may collect information you voluntarily provide, such as your name, email address and the contents of messages sent to us.
Technical information may also be collected automatically when you visit the website. This may include your IP address, browser type, device information, referring pages and information about how you interact with our content.
The information collected depends on the features you use and the services operating on the website.
3. How We Use Information
Information collected through the website may be used to:
- Respond to messages, enquiries and news tips.
- Operate, maintain and improve our website.
- Understand how readers use our content.
- Monitor website performance and identify technical problems.
- Protect the website against spam, abuse and unauthorised activity.
- Display and measure advertisements.
- Meet applicable legal and regulatory obligations.
We do not intend to collect more personal information than is reasonably necessary for these purposes.
4. Cookies and Similar Technologies
Our website and certain third-party services may use cookies and similar technologies.
Cookies are small files stored on your device that can support website functionality, remember preferences, measure website usage and help deliver advertisements.
Depending on the features enabled on the website, cookies may be used by WordPress, analytics services and advertising providers.
You can manage or block cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling certain cookies may affect how some website features work.
5. Google AdSense and Advertising
Naija Metro News uses Google AdSense to display advertisements.
Google and its advertising partners may use cookies or similar technologies to serve, personalise, measure and improve advertisements, subject to applicable settings and requirements.
These technologies may use information about a visitor’s activity on this website and other websites to provide personalised advertising where permitted.
Visitors can manage personalised advertising through Google’s Ads Settings:
Information about how Google uses data on partner websites is available here:
You can also learn more about Google’s privacy practices here:
Third-party advertising providers may process information according to their own privacy policies. Visitors should review those policies for further details about their practices and available choices.
6. Analytics and Website Performance
We may use website analytics and performance tools to understand readership, measure traffic, identify popular content and improve the website.
Where Google Analytics or another analytics service is enabled, that service may collect technical and usage information, such as pages visited, approximate location derived from technical information, device and browser details, and interactions with the website.
The specific information collected depends on the services installed and their configuration.
7. Comments and User Submissions
If comments are enabled and you leave a comment, information entered into the comment form may be collected alongside technical information, such as your IP address and browser details, for moderation and spam prevention.
Comments and associated information may be retained for as long as necessary for moderation, website administration, security or other legitimate purposes.
If comments are not enabled on the website, this section applies only if the feature is introduced.
8. Embedded Content from Other Websites
Articles may contain embedded content, including videos, images, social media posts or other material hosted by third-party websites.
Embedded content may behave in the same way as if you visited the external website directly. Those services may collect information, use cookies or track your interaction according to their own privacy policies.
Naija Metro News does not control the privacy practices of external websites.
9. When We Share Information
We may share information with service providers where reasonably necessary to operate, secure, analyse or maintain the website, deliver advertisements, prevent spam or comply with legal obligations.
Examples may include hosting providers, analytics services, advertising providers and security services.
We do not sell visitors’ personal information as a commercial mailing list.
Information may also be disclosed where required by applicable law or where reasonably necessary to protect the rights, security and integrity of our website and its users.
10. Data Retention and Security
We retain information for as long as reasonably necessary for the purpose for which it was collected, subject to applicable legal, administrative and security requirements.
We take reasonable measures to protect information against unauthorised access, loss, misuse or disclosure. However, no method of transmitting or storing information online can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
11. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on the applicable law and the circumstances, you may have the right to request access to personal information we hold about you, request corrections, ask for deletion, or object to or restrict certain processing.
To make a privacy-related request, contact us at Naijiriametro@gmail.com.
We may need to verify your identity before responding. Certain information may need to be retained where required by law or for legitimate security and administrative purposes.
12. Children’s Privacy
Our website is intended for a general audience. We do not knowingly seek to collect personal information from children in circumstances where doing so would violate applicable law.
Parents or guardians who believe that a child has provided personal information inappropriately may contact us to request that the matter be reviewed.
13. Third-Party Websites
Our articles and pages may link to external websites for reference, attribution or additional information.
We are not responsible for the content, security or privacy practices of websites operated by third parties. Visitors should review the relevant policies before providing personal information to those services.
14. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy when our website features, services or legal obligations change.
The latest version will be published on this page, with the updated date shown at the top.
15. Contact Us
For questions, concerns or requests relating to this Privacy Policy, contact:
Naija Metro News
Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria.
Email: Naijiriametro@gmail.com
Website: https://www.naijametro.com.ng/