Privacy Policy
We believe in transparency. Here's exactly how AmeboGist collects, uses, and protects your data — in plain English (and a little Pidgin 😄).
Welcome to AmeboGist NG("we", "our", or "us"). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit amebogist.ng.
By using our platform you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you disagree with any part, please discontinue using our services.
Information We Collect
Information you provide directly
- •Name, email address, and password when you register an account
- •Profile details such as username, bio, and avatar
- •Comments, reactions, and other content you post
- •Payment information for premium plans (processed securely by third-party providers — we never store raw card details)
- •Messages you send to our support team
Information collected automatically
- •Device information (browser type, OS, device identifiers)
- •Log data (IP address, pages visited, time spent, referring URLs)
- •Usage data (articles read, searches made, features used)
- •Country/region location derived from IP address
- •Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see section 4)
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- •Provide, operate, and maintain our platform and services
- •Personalise your content feed based on your interests
- •Send newsletters and notifications you have opted into
- •Process payments and manage subscriptions
- •Respond to customer support requests and resolve disputes
- •Monitor and analyse usage patterns to improve the platform
- •Detect, prevent, and address fraud, abuse, and technical issues
- •Comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service
We will never sell your personal data to third-party advertisers or data brokers. Your trust is worth more than any quick naira.
Information Sharing
We may share your information only in these limited circumstances:
Service Providers
Trusted vendors who help us operate the platform (hosting, payment processing, email delivery, analytics). They are contractually bound to use your data only as directed by us.
Legal Requirements
When required by law, court order, or government authority — including compliance with the Nigerian Data Protection Regulation (NDPR) and applicable international regulations.
Business Transfers
In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets your information may be transferred. You will be notified before your data becomes subject to a different privacy policy.
With Your Consent
For any other purpose, only with your explicit consent.
Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data:
- •SSL/TLS encryption for all data in transit
- •Encrypted storage for sensitive data at rest
- •Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
- •Strict access controls — only authorised personnel can access user data
- •Passwords are hashed using bcrypt — we never store them in plain text
Important: No method of internet transmission is 100% secure. If you suspect a security breach affecting your account, contact us immediately at security@amebogist.ng.
Your Rights
Under the Nigerian Data Protection Regulation (NDPR) and applicable laws, you have the following rights:
Right to Access
View all personal data we hold about you
Right to Rectification
Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
Right to Erasure
Request deletion of your personal data
Right to Portability
Receive your data in a portable format
Right to Object
Opt out of certain data processing activities
Right to Restrict
Limit how we use your data in certain cases
To exercise any of these rights email privacy@amebogist.ng. We will respond within 30 days.
Children's Privacy
AmeboGist is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal data, please contact privacy@amebogist.ng and we will delete that information promptly.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. When we make significant changes, we will:
- •Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page
- •Notify registered users via email or an in-app notification
- •Post a prominent notice on our homepage for 30 days
Continued use of our platform after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please reach out:
This Privacy Policy was last updated on May 1, 2026.
For our full Terms of Service, visit amebogist.ng/terms.