Last updated: March 2026
1. Introduction
Biafran Times ("we", "us", or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit thebiafran.com.
2. Information We Collect
Information You Provide
- Comments you submit on articles (name, optional email, comment text)
- Contact form submissions (name, email, message)
- Subscription information if you choose to subscribe
Information Collected Automatically
- Log data: IP address, browser type, pages visited, time and date of visit, referring URL
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see our Cookie Policy)
- Aggregate analytics data (we use privacy-respecting analytics)
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Publish and display your comments (with your name, never your email)
- Respond to your contact enquiries
- Send newsletters if you have subscribed (you may unsubscribe at any time)
- Monitor and improve site performance and security
- Comply with applicable laws
4. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal data. We may share information with:
- Service providers who assist us in operating the site (hosting, email delivery), bound by confidentiality agreements
- Law enforcement when required by law or to protect rights and safety
5. Data Retention
We retain comment data for as long as the associated article is published. Contact enquiry data is deleted after 12 months. You may request deletion of your data at any time.
6. Your Rights (GDPR / UK GDPR)
If you are located in the European Economic Area or United Kingdom, you have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction or deletion of your data
- Object to or restrict processing
- Data portability
- Lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority
To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@thebiafran.com.
7. Children's Privacy
Our site is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.
8. Third-Party Links
Our articles may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their policies.
9. Security
We use industry-standard measures to protect your data, including HTTPS encryption for all connections. No method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the new policy on this page with an updated date.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
- Email: privacy@thebiafran.com
- Web: Contact Form