FirstNigerian.com (“First Nigerian”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies to support the operation of this website. This Cookie Policy explains the cookies we use, their purposes, and the choices available to you.
By accepting cookies through our cookie banner or preference centre, you consent to the use of non-essential cookies in accordance with this Policy.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your computer, smartphone, tablet, or other internet-enabled device when you visit a website. They enable websites to recognise your device, remember selected preferences, and support website functionality.
Some cookies may process information that qualifies as personal data under applicable data protection laws.
Why We Use Cookies
We use cookies to:
- Operate and maintain the website.
- Protect the website against security threats.
- Remember your preferences.
- Measure website performance.
- Analyse website traffic.
- Improve website functionality.
- Deliver services you request.
- Display relevant content where consent has been provided.
Types of Cookies We Use
Strictly Necessary Cookies
Strictly necessary cookies support the core functions of the website. These cookies enable page navigation, maintain security, manage user sessions, and store cookie preferences.
These cookies do not require consent where permitted by applicable law.
Performance and Analytics Cookies
Performance and analytics cookies collect information about how visitors use the website. The information collected may include pages viewed, time spent on pages, browser type, operating system, device type, and referral source.
We use this information to monitor website performance and improve user experience.
Functional Cookies
Functional cookies remember preferences you choose while using the website. These preferences may include language selection, regional settings, accessibility options, and display preferences.
Marketing and Advertising Cookies
Marketing cookies record interactions with content and advertisements. Where enabled, these cookies may support personalised advertising, campaign measurement, and audience analysis.
Marketing cookies are placed only after you provide consent where required by law.
Third-Party Cookies
Some features available on the website are provided by third-party services. These services may place cookies on your device when you interact with their content.
Third-party services may include:
- Google Analytics
- YouTube
- Social media platforms
- Advertising providers
- Content delivery networks
Each third party processes information under its own privacy and cookie policies.
Cookie Duration
Cookies remain on your device for different periods depending on their purpose.
Session Cookies
Session cookies remain active during your browsing session and are deleted when you close your browser.
Persistent Cookies
Persistent cookies remain on your device until they expire automatically or are deleted through your browser settings.
The retention period varies according to the individual cookie.
Managing Cookies
You can manage cookies through your browser settings at any time.
Most web browsers allow you to:
- View stored cookies.
- Delete existing cookies.
- Block all cookies.
- Block third-party cookies.
- Receive notifications before cookies are stored.
Disabling certain cookies may prevent some website features from functioning correctly.
Cookie Consent
Where applicable, we request your consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device.
You may choose to:
- Accept all cookies.
- Reject non-essential cookies.
- Update your cookie preferences at any time through the cookie preference centre.
Changes to your preferences apply from the date they are saved.
Personal Data
Where cookies process personal data, we handle that information in accordance with our Privacy Policy and applicable data protection legislation, including the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA) 2023.
Your Rights
Subject to applicable law, you may have the right to:
- Access your personal data.
- Request correction of inaccurate personal data.
- Request deletion of personal data.
- Restrict or object to certain processing activities.
- Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.
- Submit a complaint to the relevant data protection authority.
Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may revise this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in legal requirements, website functionality, or our use of cookies.
The revised version will display the updated Effective Date and Last Updated date on this page.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact us.
FirstNigerian.com
Email: [contact@firstnigerian.com]
Website: https://firstnigerian.com/