Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to NextMedia ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website www.nextmedia.ng and use our services.

Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the site or use our services.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Register for an account
• Subscribe to our newsletter
• Participate in voting or events
• Contact us for support or inquiries
• Use our AI chat assistant
• Comment on news articles

This information may include:

• Name and email address
• Phone number
• School or institution name
• Registration number (for learning portal users)
• Payment information (processed securely through Paystack)

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information, including:

• IP address and browser type
• Device information and operating system
• Pages visited and time spent on pages
• Referring website addresses
• Click patterns and navigation paths

2.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience, analyze usage patterns, and deliver personalized content and advertisements.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• Service Delivery: To provide, maintain, and improve our services
• Personalization: To customize content and recommendations based on your interests
• Communication: To send newsletters, updates, and important notifications
• Analytics: To understand how users interact with our platform and improve user experience
• Security: To detect, prevent, and address technical issues and fraudulent activities
• Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations
• Marketing: To send promotional materials (with your consent)

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

4.1 Third-Party Service Providers

We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in:

• Payment processing (Paystack)
• Cloud storage and hosting
• Email delivery services
• Analytics and performance monitoring
• AI and machine learning services (Groq AI)

4.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to:

• Court orders or legal processes
• Government or regulatory requests
• Protection of our rights, property, or safety
• Prevention of fraud or illegal activities

4.3 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the new entity, subject to this privacy policy.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
• Secure server infrastructure
• Regular security audits and updates
• Access controls and authentication mechanisms
• Encrypted payment processing through Paystack

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications
• Data Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service
• Objection: Object to certain processing activities

To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@nextmedia.ng. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

7. Cookies Policy

We use the following types of cookies:

• Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function properly
• Performance Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site
• Functionality Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings
• Advertising Cookies: Deliver relevant advertisements

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect your experience on our website.

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

9. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

10. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this privacy policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. When we no longer need your information, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

11. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and maintained on servers located outside of your country. We ensure that such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws and that your information receives an adequate level of protection.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.

We encourage you to review this privacy policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us:

We are committed to resolving any privacy concerns you may have and will respond to your inquiries as quickly as possible.

14. Consent

By using our website and services, you consent to the collection, use, and sharing of your information as described in this privacy policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please discontinue use of our services.