GDPR Compliant Privacy Policy

Last updated: December 13, 2025

Welcome to Smart Updates (https://smartupdates.com.ng). Your privacy is very important to us, and this Privacy Policy document explains how we collect, use, protect, and manage your personal information in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws.

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

1. Information We Collect

When you visit Smart Updates, we may collect the following types of information:

Personal Information

You may voluntarily provide personal details such as:

  • Name

  • Email address
    This typically occurs when you subscribe to newsletters, leave comments, or contact us directly.

Non-Personal Information

We automatically collect certain non-identifiable information, including:

  • IP address

  • Browser type

  • Pages visited

  • Date and time of visits
    This data helps us understand how visitors interact with our biography content and improve user experience.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • To operate and maintain our blog

  • To respond to inquiries or emails

  • To improve website content and performance

  • To send updates or newsletters (only if you opt in)

  • To detect and prevent fraud or misuse of the site

We do not sell, trade, or rent users’ personal information to third parties.

3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

Under the GDPR, we process personal data based on:

  • Consent – when you voluntarily provide information

  • Legitimate interests – to improve our services and content

  • Legal obligations – when required by law

You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Smart Updates uses cookies to:

  • Remember user preferences

  • Analyze traffic and usage patterns

  • Improve website functionality

You can disable cookies through your browser settings if you prefer.

5. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services such as analytics tools or advertising partners. These third parties may collect information in accordance with their own privacy policies. Smart Updates has no control over these cookies.

6. Data Protection and Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. While no online platform is 100% secure, we continuously work to maintain strong security standards.

7. Your GDPR Rights

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Request correction of inaccurate data

  • Request deletion of your data

  • Restrict or object to data processing

  • Request data portability

  • Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority

8. Children’s Information

Smart Updates does not knowingly collect any personal information from children under the age of 13. If you believe your child has provided personal data on our website, please contact us immediately, and we will remove it promptly.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us at:

Email: Faith@smartupdates.com.ng
Website: https://smartupdates.com.ng