Effective Date: 1st October 2022
1. Introduction
Welcome to The Citizen Reports (TCR Hausa and TCR English) websites. Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you visit and interact with our websites, including TCR Hausa and TCR English.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of information:
- Personal Information: When you interact with our websites, we may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, such as your name, email address, and any other information you choose to share with us through forms or communications.
- Usage Data: We collect information about your interaction with our websites, including IP address, browser type, operating system, pages visited, and the time and date of your visits.
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience, analyze site traffic, and personalize content. Cookies are small data files placed on your device that help us remember your preferences and recognize you on future visits.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To Provide and Improve Our Services: To ensure that our websites function effectively, deliver content, and improve user experience.
- To Communicate with You: To respond to your inquiries, send updates, newsletters, and promotional materials (if you have opted in).
- To Analyze Usage: To understand how our websites are used and to improve our content and functionality.
- To Ensure Security: To monitor and protect the security of our websites and prevent fraud or misuse.
4. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information in the following circumstances:
- With Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party service providers who assist us in operating our websites and providing services (e.g., hosting, analytics).
- For Legal Reasons: We may disclose your information if required by law, to comply with legal processes, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of our users or others.
5. Your Choices and Rights
- Opt-Out: You can opt out of receiving marketing communications from us by following the unsubscribe instructions in those communications or contacting us directly.
- Access and Correction: You have the right to access, update, or correct your personal information. Please contact us to make any changes.
- Cookies: You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our websites.
6. Security
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or alteration. However, no data transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Third-Party Links
Our websites may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the updated policy on our websites with a new effective date. Your continued use of our websites after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated policy.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our practices, please contact us at:
- Email: info@tcrhausa.com
- Mailing Address: No 21, BUK/Gwarzo Road, Opposite KEDCO, Kano Nigeria
- Phone: +2347070504370
Thank you for visiting The Citizen Reports (TCR Hausa and TCR English) websites. We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information.