1. Who We Are
SportsInsight Nigeria ("we", "us", "our") operates the website sportsinsight.ng. We are an independent sports media and betting intelligence platform registered in Nigeria. Contact: info@sportsinsight.ng.
2. Information We Collect
We collect information in the following ways:
- Information you provide voluntarily: Your email address if you subscribe to our newsletter.
- Information collected automatically: IP address, browser type, operating system, pages visited, referring URL, time and date of visit, and device information — collected via standard server logs and analytics tools.
- Cookies: We use cookies for analytics and to remember your preferences. See Section 6 for full cookie details.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:
- Deliver our newsletter and editorial updates (if you have subscribed)
- Analyse site traffic and improve user experience
- Detect and prevent fraud and security threats
- Comply with legal obligations under Nigerian law
We do not sell your personal data to third parties. We do not use your data for automated decision-making that produces legal effects.
4. Legal Basis for Processing (NDPR/NDPA)
Under the Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023, we process your data on the following legal bases:
- Consent: For newsletter subscriptions and non-essential cookies.
- Legitimate Interests: For analytics and site security, where our interests do not override your rights.
- Legal Obligation: Where required by Nigerian law.
5. Affiliate Links & Third-Party Sites
SportsInsight contains affiliate links to third-party betting sites. When you click these links, you leave our website and are subject to the privacy policy of the third-party site. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third parties. We clearly disclose affiliate relationships on all relevant pages.
6. Cookies
We use the following types of cookies:
- Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function. Cannot be disabled.
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site (e.g. Google Analytics). You may opt out via your browser settings or the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on.
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect site functionality.
7. Data Sharing
We may share your data with:
- Analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics) under data processing agreements
- Email service providers for newsletter delivery, under data processing agreements
- Law enforcement if required by a valid Nigerian court order or legal obligation
8. Data Retention
Newsletter subscriber data is retained for as long as you remain subscribed, plus 30 days after unsubscription. Analytics data is retained for 26 months. Server logs are retained for 12 months.
9. Your Rights Under NDPA 2023
Under the Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023, you have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Correct inaccurate personal data
- Request deletion of your personal data (right to erasure)
- Object to processing based on legitimate interests
- Withdraw consent at any time (for consent-based processing)
- Lodge a complaint with the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC)
To exercise these rights, contact us at info@sportsinsight.ng. We will respond within 30 days.
10. Children
SportsInsight is intended for adults aged 18 and over. We do not knowingly collect personal data from persons under 18. If you believe a minor has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
12. Contact
For privacy-related enquiries: info@sportsinsight.ng
To report a data breach or complaint to the Nigerian regulator: ndpc.gov.ng