COOKIE POLICY
The Gazette News Nigeria Limited
Last updated: Monday, 09 June 2025
The Gazette News Nigeria Limited (“The Gazette Nigeria,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is an independent media organisation headquartered in Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria, with an operating office at 2 K24 Udi Hill Close, Karewa GRA, Jimeta-Yola, Adamawa State.
This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies on our website (www.thegazette.com.ng), ePaper, mobile applications, and related services (collectively referred to as the “Services”). Cookies help us enhance user experience, deliver personalised content, analyse performance, and improve our offerings.
By using our Services, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy, subject to your right to manage cookie preferences as outlined below. This policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy, which provides further details on how we collect, use, and protect personal data.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet, or similar device) when you visit a website. They store information about your browsing activity, such as preferences or login details, to improve website functionality and performance.
Similar technologies, including web beacons, pixels, and local storage, serve comparable purposes and are also covered by this policy.
Cookies may be classified as follows:
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Session cookies: Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser.
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Persistent cookies: Cookies that remain on your device for a defined period or until manually deleted.
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First-party cookies: Cookies set directly by The Gazette Nigeria.
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Third-party cookies: Cookies set by external service providers such as analytics or advertising partners.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies to provide a smooth and personalised user experience, analyse how our Services are used, and deliver relevant content. The main categories of cookies used on our Services are outlined below.
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the operation of our Services and enable core functions such as secure access to user accounts, remembering login status, processing subscriptions or transactions, and maintaining website security.
Because these cookies are required to deliver the Services you request, they do not require consent.
Performance Cookies
Performance cookies collect anonymised information about how users interact with our Services. This helps us understand usage patterns and improve functionality. These cookies may track page load times, navigation behaviour, error occurrences, and overall website traffic.
We may use tools such as Google Analytics to generate aggregated performance reports.
Functional Cookies
Functional cookies improve user experience by remembering preferences and enabling personalised features. These may include language or region settings, display preferences, comment posting, and social sharing features.
Advertising and Targeting Cookies
Advertising cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements and measure their effectiveness. They may track browsing activity, limit the number of times an advert is shown, measure campaign performance, and support advertising partners in delivering content across different platforms.
Social Media Cookies
Social media cookies enable integration with third-party social platforms. They allow users to share content, view embedded posts or videos, and engage with The Gazette Nigeria’s social media accounts directly from our Services. These cookies are governed by the privacy policies of the respective platforms.
3. Cookies We Use
Our Services use a range of cookies depending on functionality and third-party integrations. These may include cookies for advertising delivery, social media integration, performance tracking, and essential site operations.
Examples include advertising identifiers used by ad networks and cookies that support social media sharing. The specific cookies in use may change over time. For the most current information, users may review browser developer tools or contact us directly.
4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have control over how cookies are used on our Services.
Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit www.thegazette.com.ng, a cookie consent banner allows you to accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or customise your preferences by category. You may update your preferences at any time through the “Manage Cookies” option on our website.
Browser Settings
Most browsers allow users to block or delete cookies through their settings. Instructions vary by browser, but options are generally found under privacy or security settings.
Users may also opt out of certain third-party advertising cookies through industry tools such as the Network Advertising Initiative, Digital Advertising Alliance, or Google Analytics opt-out features. Social media cookie preferences can be adjusted directly within the respective platforms.
5. Third-Party Cookies and Data Sharing
Some cookies on our Services are placed by third-party providers, including analytics services, advertising networks, and social media platforms. These providers may collect information about your browsing activities across websites in accordance with their own privacy policies.
We ensure that third-party partners comply with applicable data protection laws, including the Nigerian Data Protection Regulation (NDPR). We do not sell personal data to third parties.
6. Compliance with Nigerian and International Laws
The Gazette Nigeria complies with the Nigerian Data Protection Regulation (NDPR) and, where applicable, international data protection standards. We ensure transparency in cookie usage, lawful processing of personal data, secure handling of information, and accessible mechanisms for users to exercise their rights.
7. Contact Information
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or how cookies are used on our Services, you may contact our Data Protection Officer using the details below:
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Email: privacy@thegazette.com.ng
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Phone: +2348035086178 (Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM WAT)
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Address:
The Gazette News Nigeria Limited
Attn: Data Protection Officer
2 K24 Udi Hill Close, Karewa GRA
Jimeta-Yola, Adamawa State, Nigeria
For general enquiries, please refer to our Contact Us page.
8. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements, technology, or our practices. Updates will be published on our website, and the “Last updated” date will be revised accordingly. Continued use of our Services after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
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