Last Updated: 15th, May 2026
At TheOracle.ng, your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, your rights over your data, and how we comply with advertising platforms like Google AdSense.
By using our website, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
1. Information We Collect
We collect two types of information:
A. Personal Information (voluntarily provided)
- Name and email address – when you subscribe to our newsletter, fill out a contact form, or leave a comment.
- Communications – any message you send us directly.
B. Non-Personal Information (automatically collected)
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)
- Pages visited, time spent, and clickstream data
- Referring website or search engine
C. Cookies and Similar Technologies
We use cookies to:
- Enhance user experience (e.g., remember preferences)
- Analyze site traffic and usage patterns
- Serve personalized and non-personalized advertisements
You can disable cookies through your browser settings, but this may affect site functionality.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use collected data to:
- Operate and improve our content (scholarships, internships, jobs, education updates, etc.)
- Respond to your inquiries or support requests
- Analyze website performance and user behavior
- Display advertisements relevant to your interests via Google AdSense
- Comply with legal obligations
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.
3. Google AdSense & Advertising
We use Google AdSense to serve ads on TheOracle.ng. Google AdSense uses cookies and web beacons to display ads based on your prior visits to our site or other websites.
Third-party vendors, including Google, may:
- Use cookies to serve ads based on a user’s prior visits to our website or other sites.
- Use the DART cookie – Users may opt out of the use of the DART cookie by visiting the Google Ad and Content Network privacy policy.
How to control ad personalization:
- You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings – adssettings.google.com
- You can also disable cookies via your browser.
Note: We also show non-personalized ads to users in the EEA (European Economic Area) and UK to comply with GDPR requirements.
4. Other Third-Party Services
We may use trusted third-party tools that collect data on our behalf:
| Service | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Google Analytics | Track and analyze site traffic (anonymized) |
| Google AdSense | Display ads, measure ad performance |
| Email subscription services | Manage newsletters (if applicable) |
These third parties have their own privacy policies governing how they handle your data.
5. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR compliance for EU visitors)
If you are from the European Economic Area (EEA), our legal basis for collecting and using your personal information depends on the data and the context:
- Consent – e.g., when you subscribe or accept cookies.
- Legitimate interests – improving our website and serving relevant content.
- Legal obligation – where required by law.
You have the right to withdraw consent at any time.
6. Your Privacy Rights (including CCPA for California residents)
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:
- Access – request a copy of your personal data.
- Correction – update inaccurate information.
- Deletion – request deletion of your personal data.
- Opt-out of sale – we do not sell personal data.
- Opt-out of targeted advertising – use Google Ads Settings or disable cookies.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at web.theoracle@gmail.com.
7. Children’s Privacy
TheOracle.ng does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 years of age. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately, and we will delete it.
8. Data Security
We implement reasonable security measures (SSL encryption, firewalls, regular updates) to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. You use our website at your own risk.
9. External Links
Our website may contain links to external sites (e.g., scholarship portals, government recruitment pages). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites. Please read their privacy policies.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the new policy.
11. Contact Information
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:
Email: web.theoracle@gmail.com
Website: www.theoracle.ng
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