Last Updated: November 2026
At The Southeast Scoop, accessible at https://southeastscoop.com.ng, we respect the privacy of our readers, visitors and contributors. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store and protect information when you visit or interact with our website.
Information We Collect
We may collect information you voluntarily provide when you:
- Contact us through our contact form.
- Submit a story, news tip or community report.
- Send enquiries or business proposals.
- Leave comments or interact with website features.
This information may include your name, email address and the contents of your message.
Our website may also collect certain technical information, such as browser type, device information, IP address and pages visited, through cookies and similar technologies.
How We Use Your Information
We may use collected information to:
- Respond to enquiries and messages.
- Review story submissions and community reports.
- Improve our website and services.
- Maintain website security and prevent abuse.
- Understand how visitors use our website.
- Communicate important updates where appropriate.
Cookies and Similar Technologies
Our website may use cookies to improve browsing experience, remember preferences and support website functionality.
Third-party services integrated into our website may also use cookies or similar technologies. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings, although some website features may not function properly.
Third-Party Services
We may use third-party services for website analytics, security, advertising, embedded content and other website functions.
These services may collect information according to their own privacy policies. We will update this policy as relevant services are introduced.
Information Sharing
The Southeast Scoop does not sell visitors’ personal information.
We may share information with service providers where necessary to operate and maintain our website, comply with legal obligations or protect our rights and the safety of others.
We do not publish private information submitted to us without appropriate consideration and, where necessary, permission.
Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect information submitted through our website against unauthorised access, misuse, loss or disclosure.
However, no online system can guarantee absolute security.
Data Retention
We retain submitted information only for as long as reasonably necessary to respond to enquiries, manage submissions, maintain records or meet applicable legal obligations.
Your Privacy Rights
Depending on applicable law, you may have rights to request access to, correction of or deletion of your personal information.
To make a privacy-related request, contact us using the details on our Contact Us page.
External Links
Our articles may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites. Visitors should review the privacy policies of external websites they access.
Children’s Privacy
Our website is not specifically directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly seek to collect personal information from children under 13 without appropriate authorisation.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy when our website, services or legal requirements change. Any updates will be published on this page with a revised date.
Contact Us
For questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please visit our Contact Us page.
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Southeast Nigeria and Nigeria Beyond.