Privacy Policy for Youthouse Reporters

Privacy Policy for Youthouse Reporters Last Updated: 24th November, 2025 Effective Date: 25th Noember, 2025 Youthouse Reporters (“we”, “us”, “our”) is a Nigerian-based news aggregation platform dedicated to delivering timely and reliable news updates from multiple verified sources. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you access or use youthousereporters.com (the “Website”). By using our Website, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. 1. Information We Collect We collect the following types of information: 1.1. Personal Information You Provide You may voluntarily provide personal information such as: Name Email address Contact information Information submitted through forms (e.g., feedback, newsletter sign-up) 1.2. Automatically Collected Information When you visit our Website, we automatically collect certain information including: IP address Browser type and version Device type and operating system Pages visited and time spent Referring URLs Cookies and similar tracking technologies 1.3. Third-Party Data As a news aggregator, we display content from third-party news sources. We do not collect personal data from these sources about you, but they may collect information independently according to their own privacy policies. 2. How We Use Your Information We use the information collected to: Improve the performance, layout, and user experience of the Website Personalize news feeds and content display Respond to inquiries or support requests Send newsletters or updates (if you subscribed) Monitor analytics to understand usage trends Prevent fraud, security breaches, or misuse We do not sell your personal information. 3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies We use cookies and similar technologies to: Track Website usage Enable basic site functionality Store user preferences Analyze traffic and performance You can refuse cookies through your browser settings, but some features of the Website may not function properly. 4. Third-Party Services We may use third-party tools or services, such as: Analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics or similar alternatives) Advertising networks Social media widgets External news publishers and feeds These third parties may collect information in accordance with their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review their policies. 5. How We Store and Protect Your Data We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from: Loss Unauthorized access Misuse Disclosure Alteration However, no method of online data transmission is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection. 6. Data Sharing We may share your information with: Service providers who assist in website hosting, analytics, or email delivery Law enforcement or government authorities when required by Nigerian law Business partners only with your explicit permission We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. 7. Your Rights (Under Nigerian Data Protection Law) Under the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA) 2023 and general privacy principles, you have the right to: Request access to your personal data Request correction of inaccurate data Request deletion of your data Withdraw consent at any time Opt-out of newsletters or marketing Request data portability where applicable To exercise these rights, contact us at: [Insert Contact Email] 8. Children’s Privacy Youthouse Reporters does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you believe a child has provided personal information, please contact us to remove it. 9. Links to External Websites Our Website contains links to third-party websites or news sources. We are not responsible for their content, practices, or privacy policies. 10. Changes to This Privacy Policy We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will: Update the “Last Updated” date Notify users via the Website or email where appropriate Continued use of the Website after changes means you accept the updated policy. 11. Contact Us If you have questions, concerns, or requests about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us: Youthouse Reporters Email: [email protected] Address: Abuja, Nigeria]