Privacy Policy - biodoc.com.ng

Effective Date: January 1, 2026
Last Updated: January 2026

Introduction

Welcome to BioDOC.com.ng We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled responsibly, transparently, and securely.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, share, and protect information when you visit and interact with our website at www.biodoc.com.ng

By accessing or using our website, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with any part of this policy, please discontinue use of our platform.

Please read this policy carefully.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information when you visit or interact with BioDOC.com.ng:

a) Information You Provide Voluntarily

Name and email address — when you subscribe to our newsletter, contact us, or fill out any form on our site
Comments or messages — when you leave a comment, send feedback, or reach out through our contact page
Suggested biography submissions — when you suggest a person or public figure for coverage on our platform

b) Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, certain information is collected automatically through cookies and similar tracking technologies, including:

IP address and approximate geographic location
Browser type and version
Device type (mobile, tablet, desktop)
Pages visited and time spent on each page
Referring website (how you found us)
Date and time of your visit
Search terms used within our site

c) Information from Third Parties

We may receive limited information about you through third-party services we use, such as:

Google Analytics — for website traffic and behavior analysis
Social media platforms — if you interact with our content on social media
Advertising networks — for serving relevant ads to our visitors

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

📖 To deliver and improve our content — ensuring our biographies and articles are relevant and valuable to our readers
📧 To communicate with you — responding to your messages, inquiries, or feedback
📩 To send newsletters and updates — only if you have subscribed and given us permission to do so
📊 To analyze website performance — understanding how visitors use our site so we can improve the experience
🎯 To serve relevant advertisements — displaying ads that may be of interest to you based on your browsing behavior
🔒 To ensure website security — detecting and preventing fraudulent or unauthorized activity
⚖️ To comply with legal obligations — where required by applicable law or regulation

We do not use your personal information for any purpose beyond what is described in this policy without your explicit consent.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

BioDOC.com.ng uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze site traffic.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences and understand how you interact with the site.

Types of Cookies We Use

Cookie Type	Purpose
Essential Cookies	Necessary for the website to function properly
Analytics Cookies	Help us understand how visitors use our site (e.g., Google Analytics)
Advertising Cookies	Used to serve relevant ads to our visitors
Preference Cookies	Remember your settings and preferences for future visits

Managing Cookies

You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings at any time. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality and experience of our website.

Most browsers allow you to:

View what cookies are stored
Delete cookies individually or all at once
Block cookies from specific or all websites

4. Third-Party Services and Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, social media platforms, and external resources. Please note that:

We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of any third-party websites
Once you leave BioDOC.com.ng, this Privacy Policy no longer applies
We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any external sites you visit

Third-Party Services We May Use Include:

Google Analytics — Website traffic analysis
Google AdSense — Display advertising
Social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter/X, Instagram, YouTube) — Content sharing and engagement
Email marketing tools — Newsletter delivery

Each of these third parties has their own privacy policies governing how they handle data.

5. Advertising

BioDOC.com.ng may display third-party advertisements on our platform to help support the operation of our site.

Third-party advertisers may use cookies to serve ads based on your previous visits to our site or other websites
We work with advertising networks that comply with applicable privacy laws and industry standards
You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting www.aboutads.info/choices or through your browser settings

We do not sell your personal data to advertisers.

6. How We Share Your Information

We respect your privacy and do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.

We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:

Service Providers — Trusted third-party companies that help us operate our website (e.g., hosting, analytics, email delivery), who are bound by confidentiality agreements
Legal Requirements — When required to comply with a legal obligation, court order, or government request
Protection of Rights — When necessary to protect the rights, safety, or property of BioDOC, our users, or the public
Business Transfers — In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, or as required by law.

Contact form submissions are retained for up to 12 months
Newsletter subscriber data is retained until you unsubscribe
Analytics data is retained in accordance with the policies of our analytics providers
Data that is no longer needed is securely deleted or anonymized

8. Children’s Privacy

BioDOC.com.ng is intended for a general audience and is not directed at children under the age of 13.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will take immediate steps to delete such information from our records.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has submitted personal information to us, please contact us immediately at the details provided below.

9. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location and applicable laws, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

✅ Right to Access — Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
✅ Right to Correction — Request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete information
✅ Right to Deletion — Request that we delete your personal information from our records
✅ Right to Withdraw Consent — Withdraw your consent to data processing at any time
✅ Right to Opt-Out — Unsubscribe from our newsletter or marketing communications at any time
✅ Right to Object — Object to how we process your personal data in certain circumstances

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided in the Contact Us section below.

10. Data Security

We take the security of your personal information seriously and implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect it against unauthorized access, loss, alteration, or disclosure.

Our security measures include:

🔐 SSL Encryption — Our website uses Secure Socket Layer (SSL) technology to encrypt data transmitted between your browser and our server
🛡️ Secure Servers — Our data is hosted on secure, regularly monitored servers
🔑 Access Controls — Only authorized personnel have access to personal information
🔄 Regular Security Reviews — We regularly review and update our security practices

However, please note that no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

11. International Users

BioDOC.com.ng is accessible to users from around the world. If you are accessing our site from outside the country where our servers are located, please be aware that your information may be transferred across international borders.

By using our website, you consent to the transfer and processing of your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy, regardless of where you are located.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or for any other reason.

When we make changes:

The “Last Updated” date at the top of this page will be revised
Significant changes will be communicated through a notice on our website
Your continued use of BioDOC.com.ng after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please do not hesitate to reach out to us:

📧 Email: info@biodoc.com.ng
🌐 Website: www.biodoc.com.ng
📬 Contact Page: www.biodoc.com.ng/contact

We are committed to addressing your concerns promptly and transparently.

Agreement

By continuing to use BioDOC.com.ng, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to this Privacy Policy.

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