At Airnigma, we believe transparency is not just something we demand of governments and institutions — it is something we owe you. This policy explains what personal information we collect, how we use it, and what rights you have as a visitor, reader, or contributor to this site.
1. What We Collect
If you are submitting a story or contacting us:
- Your name, or the pseudonym or initials you prefer to be credited with
- Your email address
- Your phone number (optional)
- Your location (city and country)
- The content of your submission — text, audio, video, or photographs
- Any additional notes or context you choose to share
If you are browsing the website:
- Basic technical data such as browser type, device type, country, and pages visited — collected through standard analytics tools
- Cookies (see section 4 for details)
We do not collect sensitive personal data such as passwords, banking information, or government identification.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect strictly for the following purposes:
- To review and process story submissions and tips
- To contact you for editorial follow-up, clarifications, or updates
- To credit your contribution correctly — or keep you anonymous, if that is your preference
- To publish and distribute stories across our platforms, including our website, newsletter, and social media
- To understand and improve how our site serves readers
We may use anonymised, aggregated insights — for example, understanding what topics our readers engage with most — but never in a way that personally identifies you without your consent.
3. Who Has Access to Your Information
Only the core Airnigma editorial team has access to contributor information. We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties.
If a publishing partnership or collaboration involves your story, we will notify you and seek your approval before sharing any personal details.
4. Cookies and Tracking
We use basic cookies and analytics tools to understand how many people visit the site, what they read, and where they are visiting from. This helps us improve the platform.
We do not track your individual browsing history or collect personally identifying information unless you voluntarily provide it. You can disable cookies in your browser settings at any time.
If you leave a comment on the site, your name, email address, and website may be saved in cookies for your convenience. These cookies last for one year. If you log in to the site, additional cookies will be set to save your session — these expire within two days, or two weeks if you select “Remember Me.”
Articles on this site may include embedded content from other websites — such as videos or social media posts. Embedded content behaves as though you have visited those external sites directly, and those platforms may collect data about you under their own privacy policies.
5. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Ask what personal data we hold about you
- Request that it be corrected or updated
- Ask us to delete your personal data
- Request that a published story involving you be reviewed or taken down, where it is reasonable and safe to do so
To make any of these requests, contact us at editor@airnigma.ng (cc: daniel@airnigma.ng).
6. Data Storage and Security
We store submission and contact data securely in password-protected platforms. While no system is entirely without risk, we take reasonable precautions to protect your information from loss, misuse, or unauthorised access.
7. Anonymous and Vulnerable Contributors
If you need to protect your identity — whether for personal safety, professional reasons, or any other concern — please tell us clearly when you submit. You can use a pseudonym, initials, or request full anonymity. Avoid sharing photographs or details that could identify you if that is a concern. We will work with you to protect your privacy throughout the editorial process. Your safety is not negotiable for us.
8. Protection of Minors
Airnigma is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under that age. If we become aware that we have received such information without verified parental consent, we will delete it promptly. If you believe this has occurred, please contact us immediately.
9. Updates to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time to reflect changes in how we operate or in applicable privacy law. The most current version will always be available on this page.
10. Contact
For questions about this policy or how your data is handled, reach out to us at editor@airnigma.ng.