Cookies Policy
Cookie Policy for Delta Observer News
Last updated: September 11, 2025
This Cookie Policy explains how Delta Observer News (“we”, “us”, or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website [insert website URL] (“Website”). It describes what cookies are, how we use them, the types of cookies we use, how you can control them, and your choices regarding cookies.
What are Cookies
- Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, mobile, tablet) when you visit a website.
- They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, improve user experience, and help the site owners understand how visitors use the site.
Why We Use Cookies
We use cookies for several purposes:
- Essential (Strictly Necessary) Cookies – To enable core website functions (e.g. security, login, page navigation).
- Performance / Analytics Cookies – To collect information on how visitors use the Website, which pages are visited most often, how visitors move around the site, and any errors encountered. This helps us improve the Website.
- Functionality Cookies – To remember your preferences (for example your language, region, or other settings) to provide enhanced features.
- Marketing / Targeting Cookies – To track visitors across websites, for advertising and to display relevant ads. These may be set by third parties.
Types of Cookies We Use
| Cookie Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Session Cookies | Live only while you browse; expire when you close your browser. | Session |
| Persistent Cookies | Remain on your device for a period set in the cookie; used for remembering preferences across visits. | Varies (e.g. 30 days, 1 year, etc.) |
Third-Party Cookies
- We may use third‐party services (such as Google Analytics, advertising networks, social media) that place cookies on your device.
- These third parties may use cookies to collect or receive information, including your IP address, about your online activities over time and across different websites, for purposes such as delivering targeted advertising.
Your Cookie Choices & How to Control Them
- When you first visit our Website, a cookie banner/pop-up will inform you of our use of cookies. You can accept or decline non‐essential cookies via the banner.
- You can also manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- See which cookies are stored on your device.
- Delete individual cookies.
- Block third-party cookies.
- Set preferences so that you are asked before a cookie is stored.
- If you disable or refuse non-essential cookies, some parts of the Website may not work properly.
Legal & Regulatory Compliance
- We aim to comply with applicable data protection laws in Nigeria, including the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR, 2019) and/or any subsequent legislation.
- We respect your rights under these laws regarding your personal data collected through cookies (e.g. rights to access, object, withdraw consent where applicable).
Cookie Duration
- Essential cookies usually last for the duration of your session or are strictly needed for security and site functionality.
- Non-essential cookies (analytics, marketing) may persist beyond your session; durations vary by cookie.
Changes to This Cookie Policy
- We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. When we make changes, we will revise the “Last updated” date above.
- Changes become effective as soon as they are posted on the Website.
Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, you can contact us at:
Delta Observer News
Email: [insert contact email]
Address: [insert physical address if applicable]
