Privacy Policy

Website: ViralBrief.top
Tagline: What’s happening. What it means.
Effective date: 9 October 2026
Last updated: 9 October 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to ViralBrief (“we,” “our,” or “us”). ViralBrief is a digital news and media website that publishes Nigerian news, African stories and investigations, entertainment news, and trending topics.

This Privacy Policy explains how information may be collected, used, stored, and shared when you visit or interact with our website.

We respect the privacy of our readers and are committed to handling personal information responsibly and in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023 where applicable.

By using our website, you acknowledge this Privacy Policy. Where applicable law requires consent for a particular activity, we will seek that consent separately.

2. Information We May Collect

Depending on how you use ViralBrief and the features available on the website, we may collect the following categories of information.

2.1 Information You Provide

You may voluntarily provide personal information when you:

• Submit a comment on an article.
• Contact us through email or a contact form.
• Subscribe to a newsletter, if available.
• Submit a question, correction, complaint, or other feedback.

This information may include your name, email address, message, and other details you choose to provide.

Please avoid submitting sensitive personal information unless it is necessary for your request and appropriate safeguards are in place.

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit ViralBrief, our website or hosting provider may automatically process technical information such as:

• IP address.
• Browser type and version.
• Device and operating system information.
• Pages visited and approximate visit times.
• Referring website or page.
• Technical logs relating to website security, errors, and performance.

The information collected depends on our hosting configuration and the tools installed on the website.

2.3 Cookies and Similar Technologies

ViralBrief may use cookies and similar technologies to support essential website functions, remember preferences, improve performance, protect against abuse, or measure website traffic.

Some cookies may be placed by third-party services integrated into our website. Where consent is required, non-essential cookies and tracking technologies will be used only in accordance with applicable requirements and your preferences.

You can manage cookies through available website controls and your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect some website features.

3. How We Use Information

We may use information collected through ViralBrief to:

• Operate, maintain, and secure the website.
• Respond to questions, feedback, corrections, and complaints.
• Moderate comments and reduce spam or abusive activity.
• Understand readership patterns and improve our news coverage and website performance.
• Diagnose technical problems and prevent fraudulent or malicious activity.
• Send newsletters or other updates where offered and appropriately authorised.
• Meet applicable legal and regulatory obligations.

We will process personal information only for specified, legitimate purposes and on an appropriate legal basis under applicable data protection law.

4. Comments and Reader Contributions

If comments are enabled, information entered into the comment form may be collected to publish and moderate comments, respond to readers, and prevent spam.

Visitors should not include private contact details, confidential information, or another person’s personal information in public comments.

Please be aware that information published in a public comment may be visible to other visitors and may be copied or shared by third parties.

5. Sharing of Information

ViralBrief does not sell readers’ personal information.

We may share limited information with trusted service providers where necessary to operate the website, including:

• Website hosting and technical support providers.
• Security, backup, and spam-prevention services.
• Analytics providers, if installed.
• Newsletter or communication providers, if used.
• Advertising partners, if advertising is introduced.
• Public authorities or other parties where disclosure is required by law or necessary to protect lawful rights and security.

Service providers should process personal information only as appropriate for their services and subject to applicable safeguards.

Third-party services may process information under their own privacy policies. We encourage readers to review those policies when interacting with external services.

6. Third-Party Links and Embedded Content

Our articles may contain links to external websites, videos, social media posts, or other embedded content.

External websites are operated independently of ViralBrief. Their privacy practices, cookies, and data handling are governed by their own policies.

Embedded content may interact with your browser or device as though you visited the external service directly. We do not control the privacy practices of third-party websites.

7. Analytics and Advertising

ViralBrief may use website analytics tools to understand traffic, readership, and website performance.

If advertising services are introduced, advertising providers may use cookies or similar technologies to measure advertisements, prevent fraud, or personalise advertising where permitted.

The specific services used, the information they collect, and the available consent choices will depend on the tools actually installed on the website.

Where required, we will provide appropriate notices and obtain consent before enabling non-essential tracking or advertising technologies.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this policy, subject to applicable legal requirements.

Retention periods may vary depending on the type of information, the purpose for which it was collected, security requirements, and legal obligations.

For example, technical security logs may be retained for a limited period, while correspondence may be retained for as long as necessary to address a request or maintain appropriate records.

Where information is no longer required, we will take reasonable steps to delete it or otherwise dispose of it securely, subject to applicable law.

9. Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal information against unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, loss, or destruction.

These measures may include access controls, software updates, security monitoring, backups, and appropriate hosting protections.

However, no internet transmission or electronic storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure. We therefore cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. Your Privacy Rights

Subject to applicable law, you may have the right to:

• Request access to personal information we hold about you.
• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Request deletion of personal information where legally appropriate.
• Object to or request restriction of certain processing.
• Withdraw consent where processing relies on consent.
• Request a copy of eligible information in a portable format.
• Lodge a complaint with the relevant data protection authority.

To exercise an applicable right, contact us using the details provided below. We may need to verify your identity before responding.

We will handle requests in accordance with applicable law and explain where a request cannot be fully accommodated.

11. Children’s Privacy

ViralBrief is a general-audience news website and is not intentionally designed to collect personal information from children in circumstances where such collection is unlawful.

If you believe a child has provided personal information to us inappropriately, contact us so that we can assess the situation and take appropriate action.

12. International Data Transfers

Some of our hosting, security, analytics, or communication providers may process information outside Nigeria.

Where personal information is transferred internationally, we will take steps required by applicable law to ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our website, services, technology, or legal obligations.

The latest version will be published on this page with an updated “Last updated” date. Where required, we will provide additional notice of material changes.

14. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests relating to this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal information, contact:

Website: ViralBrief
Email: info.viralbrief.top
Website address:https://viralbrief.top