1. Introduction

Welcome to Orbits News (“we,” “our,” or “us”). Your privacy is extremely important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.

As a global digital news platform, Orbits News is committed to protecting the privacy of our users in compliance with applicable laws, including the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR), General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and other relevant data protection frameworks.

By accessing or using our website, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information in several ways to provide better services and improve user experience.

2.1 Personal Information

We may collect personally identifiable information, including but not limited to:

• Full name
• Email address
• Phone number (if provided)
• User account details (if registration is enabled)

2.2 Non-Personal Information

We automatically collect certain technical data, including:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Device type and operating system
• Pages visited and time spent
• Referring URLs

2.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to:

• Improve website functionality
• Analyze user behavior
• Personalize content and advertisements

You can disable cookies through your browser settings, though some features may not function properly.

3. How We Use Your Information

Orbits News uses collected information for the following purposes:

• To provide and maintain our news services
• To personalize user experience
• To send newsletters or updates (if subscribed)
• To improve website performance and content strategy
• To monitor and analyze usage trends
• To prevent fraud and enhance security
• To comply with legal obligations

4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR Compliance)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), our legal basis for collecting and using your data includes:

• Consent: When you subscribe to newsletters or accept cookies
• Legitimate Interest: For analytics, security, and service improvement
• Legal Obligation: When required by law

5. Sharing and Disclosure of Information

We do not sell your personal data. However, we may share information with:

5.1 Service Providers

Third-party vendors that help operate our website (e.g., hosting, analytics, email services)

5.2 Advertising Partners

We may work with advertising networks (e.g., Google AdSense) that use cookies to deliver relevant ads.

5.3 Legal Authorities

When required by law or to protect our legal rights

6. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for:

• Their privacy practices
• Their content or policies

We recommend reviewing their privacy policies before providing any personal data.

7. Data Retention

We retain your information only for as long as necessary to:

• Fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy
• Comply with legal obligations
• Resolve disputes

8. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures, including:

• SSL encryption
• Secure servers
• Access control systems

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

9. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

9.1 Under NDPR (Nigeria)

• Right to access your data
• Right to correct inaccurate data
• Right to request deletion

9.2 Under GDPR (EU Users)

• Right to access, update, or delete your data
• Right to restrict or object to processing
• Right to data portability
• Right to withdraw consent

To exercise your rights, contact us at:
info@orbitsnews.com

10. Children’s Privacy

Orbits News does not knowingly collect personal data from children under the age of 13.
If we become aware of such data, we will delete it immediately.

11. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred and processed outside your country of residence.
We ensure such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws.

12. Advertising and Analytics

We may use third-party services such as:

• Google Analytics
• Google AdSense

These services may collect information about your interactions with our website.

To learn more about how Google uses data, visit:
Google Privacy & Terms

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time.
Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date.

We encourage users to review this policy periodically.

14. Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

Orbits News
Email: info@orbitsnews.com

15. Consent

By using Orbits News, you hereby consent to our Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.