Your privacy matters to us. This policy explains what we collect and why.
Last updated: August 2026Urban ("we," "us," or "our") is an independent digital publication dedicated to trusted journalism and compelling stories. We operate the website theurbanjournal.com.ng (the "Site") and related services.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our Site, subscribe to our newsletter, or interact with our content. We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about our data practices.
In short: We collect minimal data needed to operate and improve Urban. We never sell your personal information to third parties. You can request access, correction, or deletion of your data at any time.
We collect information in the following ways:
Name, email, and message content you submit.
Device, browser, and usage data collected passively.
Profile data if you create an account or subscribe.
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
Legal basis: We process your data based on your consent, our legitimate interests in operating Urban, and compliance with applicable laws. You can withdraw consent at any time.
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. We use cookies to remember your preferences, understand how you use our Site, and deliver relevant content.
| Cookie Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Essential | Core site functionality and security | Session |
| Preference | Remember your settings and choices | 30 days |
| Analytics | Understand how visitors use our Site | 90 days |
| Advertising | Deliver relevant ads and measure performance | 180 days |
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling essential cookies may affect site functionality.
We use analytics tools to understand how readers interact with our content. These tools collect information such as pages visited, time spent, and traffic sources. The data is aggregated and anonymized where possible.
We use these analytics to improve our editorial decisions, site performance, and reader experience. Analytics data is never used to identify individual readers without their explicit consent.
We work with trusted third-party services that help us operate and improve Urban. These providers may collect data governed by their own privacy policies:
We do not share your personal information with third parties for their own marketing purposes without your consent.
We display advertising to support our independent journalism. Some ads are served by third-party networks that may use cookies to show you relevant content based on your browsing activity.
Editorial independence: Advertising never influences our editorial coverage. Our newsroom operates independently from our commercial team. Sponsors and advertisers have no say in story selection or content.
You can opt out of personalized advertising through your browser settings or via industry opt-out tools such as the Digital Advertising Alliance.
We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include encryption in transit, access controls, and regular security reviews.
However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
Request a copy of the data we hold about you.
Ask us to fix inaccurate or incomplete data.
Request deletion of your personal data.
You also have the right to withdraw consent, object to processing, and request data portability. To exercise any of these rights, contact us at hello@theurbanjournal.com.ng.
Our Site is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. When we make material changes, we will notify you through a prominent notice on our Site or via email if you are a subscriber.
The "Last updated" date at the top of this page indicates when the policy was last revised. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please reach out:
Email: hello@theurbanjournal.com.ng