Last updated: [18 June 2025]
1. Who we are
Our website address is https://theprofilenewspaper.com (the “Site”) operated by The Profile Newspaper Team, registered in Nigeria.
2. What personal data we collect & why
Data Retention Policy
| Data | Purpose | Retention |
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| Contact-form entries | Respond to enquiries | 6 months |
| Email addresses (newsletter) | Send editorial updates | Until user unsubscribes |
| Log files (IP, UA, timestamp) | Fraud detection, analytics | 12 months |
| Comments (if enabled) | Display on articles | Indefinitely |
3. Cookies & third-party ads
We use Google AdSense to serve ads.
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AdSense may set the DoubleClick DART cookie to personalise ads based on your visit to our Site and other sites.
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Users may opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Ads Settings at google.com/ads/preferences.
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See Google’s Privacy & Terms for more details.
We also run Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to understand traffic. GA4 anonymises IPs and does not log personally identifiable data.
EU/UK visitors: On first visit, a consent banner asks whether you accept analytics & advertising cookies. You can withdraw consent anytime via the “Cookie Settings” link in our footer.
4. Embedded content
Articles may include embedded videos (YouTube), tweets (X/Twitter), or PDFs. Embedded content behaves as if you visited the other site, which may collect data and set cookies.
5. Your rights
Depending on your jurisdiction (GDPR, CCPA, etc.) you may have the right to:
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Access, correct, or erase your personal data.
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Object to processing or request restriction.
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Receive a copy of the data we hold.
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Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.
Send requests to privacy@theprofilenewspaper.com.
6. Contact
The Profile Newspaper
Attn: Data Protection Officer
Ibadan, 200111, Nigeria]
E-mail: privacy@theprofilenewspaper.com