Effective Date: January 1, 2025

Welcome to Bayelsa Watch. Protecting your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains what information is collected when you use our website, how it is used, and the steps taken to keep it secure. By accessing or using this site, you accept the terms described in this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

Information may be collected in a few different ways when Bayelsa Watch is used. This information is collected to operate the site, improve performance, and provide a better user experience.

  • Personal Information – Personal details may be requested when a user signs up, subscribes to a newsletter, contacts the team, or uses specific website features. This information can include a name, email address, phone number, and company-related details, depending on what is shared.
  • Non-Personal Information – Basic technical and usage information is collected automatically when the website is visited. This can include browser type, device type, operating system, internet service provider, pages visited, and general activity on the site.

How Do We Use Your Information?

The information collected is used to provide, operate, and improve the website and its services. Communication can also be used to share updates, important notices, or offers that are relevant and useful. Website usage is analyzed to understand how visitors interact with pages and to improve overall user experience. Feedback and survey responses may be used to improve content quality and enhance services.

Cookies and Web Beacons

Cookies are used on this website to improve user experience. These small files help preferences be remembered and basic site activity be understood, so content and advertising can be made more relevant. Cookie settings can be managed through the browser at any time.

Third Party Privacy Practices

This Privacy Policy applies only to this website and does not cover third party advertisers, tools, or external websites. When users click on third party links or interact with third party services, their data handling practices may differ. Third party privacy policies should be reviewed directly to understand how information is collected and used.

Children’s Privacy

This website is not intended for individuals under 18 years of age. Personal information from children under 18 is not knowingly collected. If such information is identified as collected without valid consent, it will be removed as soon as possible.

Data Security and Your Rights

Reasonable security measures are used to help protect personal information from unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure. While strong safeguards are maintained, no online system can be guaranteed to be fully secure.

You have the right to request the following:

  • Access to the personal information held about you.
  • Correction or deletion of your personal information.
  • Restriction of, or objection to, certain processing of your personal information.
  • A copy of your personal information in a portable format so it can be transferred to another service.

To submit a request or ask questions about these rights, please contact us at [email protected]

Changes to This Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in practices, operational needs, or legal and regulatory requirements. Regular review of this page is encouraged so the latest information on how personal data is protected can be understood. Any updates will be posted here with the revised wording.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us via the Contact Us page or email [email protected].

By using this website, you accept this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms. If the terms are not agreed to, use of the website should be discontinued.

Final Note

A commitment is maintained to handle personal information responsibly and to protect confidentiality through appropriate safeguards. Reasonable steps are taken to keep user information secure and to reduce the risk of unauthorised access.

Additional Information

More details on data handling practices, privacy safeguards, and compliance-related information are available on the website via related privacy and data protection pages. Continued use of the website indicates acceptance of any updates made to this Privacy Policy.