Privacy Policy – Headline Hub

Last updated: March 20, 2026

Headline Hub (“we”, “us”, “our”) operates the website
https://headlinehubs.com.ng (the “Site”).
Headline Hub is an independent digital news platform providing timely headlines, news articles, opinions, and informational content focused on Nigeria, Africa, and global events.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling personal information responsibly in compliance with the
Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023 (NDPA), relevant international data protection principles, and other applicable laws.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, disclose, and safeguard personal data when you visit our Site, interact with our content, leave comments, or contact us.

By accessing or using this Site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with any part of this policy, please discontinue use of the Site.

1. Who We Are (Data Controller)

Headline Hub is the data controller responsible for personal data collected through this Site.

Contact details:
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://headlinehubs.com.ng

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

When you voluntarily interact with the Site, we may collect personal information such as:

Your name or display name
Email address
Website URL (if provided)
The content of comments, messages, or inquiries you submit

You are responsible for ensuring that any information you provide is accurate and lawful.

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit the Site, certain information is collected automatically for operational, analytics, and security purposes, including:

IP address
Browser type and version
Device type and operating system
Referring and exit pages
Date, time, and duration of visits
Pages viewed and interaction data

We use Google Tag Manager (ID: AW-17665444456) to manage analytics and performance measurement tools to improve your experience on the Site.

2.3 Information from Third Parties

Some articles may contain embedded content (videos, tweets, posts, images, or external links). These third-party platforms may collect data independently in accordance with their own privacy policies. We do not control or assume responsibility for third-party data practices.

3. Lawful Basis for Processing (NDPA Section 25)

We process personal data on one or more of the following lawful bases:

Consent – when you voluntarily provide information (e.g., comments or contact messages).
Legitimate interests – to operate, secure, analyze, and improve the Site.
Legal obligation – where processing is required by applicable law or regulatory authorities.

4. How We Use Your Information

Personal data collected may be used to:

Operate, maintain, and improve the Site
Manage comments and user interactions
Prevent spam, fraud, and abuse
Monitor site performance and security
Respond to inquiries or requests
Comply with legal and regulatory obligations

We do not use personal data for automated decision-making or profiling that produces legal or similarly significant effects.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Headline Hub uses essential cookies necessary for the basic operation, navigation, and security of the Site.

Google Tag Manager may deploy analytics tags to help us understand user behavior, improve content quality, and serve personalized advertising through Google AdSense. These tools do not collect personally identifiable information beyond what is required for analytics.

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect certain Site functionalities.

6. Comments and Gravatar

When visitors leave comments, we collect the data shown in the comment form, the visitor’s IP address, and browser user agent string to help detect spam.

An anonymized string created from your email address may be sent to Gravatar (Automattic) to determine whether you use the service. Gravatar’s privacy policy is available at:
https://automattic.com/privacy/.

Once your comment is approved, your profile picture may be visible to the public in the context of your comment.

7. Embedded Content and Media

Articles on this Site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, social media posts). Embedded content behaves as if you visited the external website directly.

Visitors are advised not to upload images containing embedded location data (EXIF GPS), as such data may be extracted by others.

8. Sharing and Disclosure of Personal Data

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data.

We may share information with:

Trusted service providers (e.g., analytics, hosting, and advertising partners)
Legal or regulatory authorities where required by law
Law enforcement agencies when legally compelled

Some data may be transferred outside Nigeria (e.g., to Google servers in the United States). Such transfers are safeguarded using appropriate legal mechanisms.

9. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected:

Comments and related metadata: retained indefinitely unless removal is requested
Server logs and analytics data: retained for up to 12 months
Contact inquiries: retained only as long as needed to respond

10. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards to protect personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

11. Your Rights Under NDPA 2023

Under the Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023, you have the right to:

Request access to your personal data
Request correction or deletion of inaccurate data
Object to or restrict certain processing activities
Withdraw consent at any time
Lodge a complaint with the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC)

Requests can be sent to
[email protected].
We aim to respond within 30 days.

12. Children’s Privacy

This Site is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has provided personal data, please contact us so we can remove it.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect legal, technical, or operational changes. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.