Privacy Policy

Last Updated: [December 17, 2025]

Welcome to DNB Stories Africa (“us”, “we”, or “our”). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website dnbstories.com, including any other media form, media channel, mobile website, or mobile application related or connected thereto.

We take your privacy seriously. Given the nature of our content—which includes “Queer-Centered Topics,” “Black Culture,” and personal stories—we are especially committed to protecting the identity and data of our community members.

Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the site.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information that you voluntarily provide to us when you register on the Site, express an interest in obtaining information about us or our products, participate in activities on the Site (such as posting comments or submitting stories), or otherwise when you contact us.

A. Personal Data

Personally identifiable information, such as your:

Name
Email address
Social media handles (if you log in via social media)
Any other information you choose to provide in comments, forms, or story submissions.

B. Derivative Data & Analytics

Information our servers automatically collect when you access the Site, such as your:

IP address
Browser type and operating system
Access times and pages viewed
Device information (mobile vs. desktop)

2. Sensitive Data & Community Safety (“Queer Topics”)

DNB Stories Africa provides a platform for diverse voices, including LGBTQ+ narratives. We understand that some of this information is sensitive.

Public Comments: Please be aware that any personal information you disclose in the comments section becomes public information.
Voluntary Disclosure: By voluntarily submitting stories or comments regarding your sexual orientation, health status, or personal life, you consent to the processing of this data on our platform.
Anonymity: We encourage users who wish to discuss sensitive topics to use a pseudonym (nickname) if they are concerned about their safety or privacy in their local jurisdiction.

3. Cookies and Google AdSense

We use cookies to help customise the Site and improve your experience. We also use third-party vendors for advertising.

Google AdSense: We use Google AdSense to display ads. Google uses cookies (including the DoubleClick cookie) to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website or other websites on the internet.
Opt-Out: Users may opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google Ad Settings.
Third-Party Cookies: Third-party vendors and ad networks may also use cookies on our site to measure the effectiveness of their advertisements and/or to personalise the advertising content that you see. We have no access to or control over these cookies.

4. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Operate and maintain our website.
Send you newsletters, updates, and promotional material (only if you have opted in).
Monitor and analyse usage and trends to improve your experience (e.g., seeing which stories are most popular).
Prevent fraudulent transactions, monitor against theft, and protect against criminal activity.
Respond to your comments, questions, and customer service requests.

5. International Data Transfers

Our servers may be located outside of your country of residence (e.g., in the United States or Europe). If you are accessing our Site from Nigeria or elsewhere, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in a country where data protection laws may differ from those of your jurisdiction. By using our services, you consent to this transfer.

6. Your Data Rights (GDPR & NDPA Compliance)

Depending on your location (including the European Economic Area, UK, or Nigeria), you have certain rights regarding your personal data:

The Right to Access: You have the right to request copies of your personal data.
The Right to Rectification: You have the right to request that we correct any information you believe is inaccurate.
The Right to Erasure (“Right to be Forgotten”): You have the right to request that we delete your personal data (including specific comments or submissions) under certain conditions.
The Right to Withdraw Consent: If we are processing your data based on your consent, you have the right to withdraw this consent at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [danielnkado@gmail.com]. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

7. Security of Your Information

We use administrative, technical, and physical security measures to help protect your personal information. However, please remember that no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our Services do not address anyone under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13. If we discover that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will immediately delete it from our servers.

10. Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Automated Decision-Making

We are committed to transparency regarding the use of new technologies on our platform. In compliance with the Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023, the EU AI Act, and other global regulations, we make the following disclosures:

A. Use of AI in Content Creation

Editorial Content: All our stories and articles are written by human authors. However, we may use AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Gemini) to assist with proofreading and checking grammatical errors.
AI-Generated Stories: If a story is fully or substantially generated by AI, it will be clearly labelled with a disclaimer such as “This story was generated with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence” at the beginning or end of the post.
Images: We use AI-generated imagery (including infographics) for blog post thumbnails or illustrations.

B. Automated Decision-Making (ADM) & Profiling

We use automated algorithms to improve your experience. Specifically:

Content Recommendations: Our website may use algorithms to suggest “Related Stories” or “Trending Now” posts based on your reading history.
Comment Moderation: To maintain a safe space for our community (specifically regarding LGBTQ+ safety), we use automated spam detection and keyword filtering tools to block comments containing hate speech, slurs, or malicious links before they are published.
Advertising: Third-party vendors (Google AdSense) use automated profiling to show you ads that match your interests.

C. Your Rights Regarding ADM

You have the right not to be subject to a decision based solely on automated processing if it produces legal or similarly significant effects on you.

Objection: If you believe a comment was unfairly blocked by our automated filter, you may contact us for a human review.
Opt-Out: You may opt out of personalised content recommendations by clearing your cookies or adjusting your browser settings.