Privacy Policy
Last updated: 1 January 2026
Critical Registrar respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information of people who visit and interact with our website.
This Privacy Policy explains how Critical Registrar collects, uses, stores and protects personal information when you visit critreg.com or otherwise communicate with us.
This policy is intended to comply with applicable data protection laws, including the Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023.
1. Who We Are
Critical Registrar is a digital publication covering literature, culture, society, ideas and other subjects of public interest, with a focus on African stories and perspectives.
For the purposes of this Privacy Policy, “Critical Registrar”, “we”, “our” and “us” refer to Critical Registrar and its authorised representatives.
We are responsible for the processing of personal information described in this Privacy Policy, subject to the roles and responsibilities of third-party service providers.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect personal information when you interact with our Website or communicate with us.
Information You Provide
Depending on how you interact with Critical Registrar, this may include:
Your name.
Your email address.
Your telephone number, where provided.
The content of messages or enquiries you send to us.
Information you provide when requesting permission to reproduce our content.
Other information you voluntarily provide.
You are not required to provide personal information merely to read articles on our Website.
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our Website, certain technical information may be collected automatically by our hosting provider, analytics services or other technologies used on the Website.
This may include:
IP address.
Browser type and version.
Device type and operating system.
Pages visited and interactions with the Website.
Date and time of access.
Referring website or page.
Other technical information necessary for website operation and security.
The information actually collected depends on the services and technologies installed on the Website.
3. How We Use Your Information
We may use personal information for the following purposes:
To operate, maintain and improve the Website.
To respond to enquiries, messages and requests.
To communicate with readers, contributors and other persons who contact us.
To process requests for permission to reproduce or republish our content.
To understand how visitors use the Website and improve its content and functionality.
To protect the security and integrity of the Website.
To investigate suspected misuse, fraud or unlawful activity.
To comply with applicable laws and lawful requests.
To carry out other purposes disclosed at the time information is collected.
We will not use personal information for purposes incompatible with those for which it was collected, except where permitted or required by law.
4. Lawful Basis for Processing
Where applicable, we process personal information on one or more lawful bases recognised by the Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023.
These may include:
Consent: Where you have given permission for a specific use of your information.
Legitimate interests: Where processing is reasonably necessary for our legitimate activities, such as operating and securing the Website, provided that your rights and freedoms are appropriately considered.
Contract: Where processing is necessary to perform an agreement with you or take steps at your request before entering into an agreement.
Legal obligation: Where processing is necessary to comply with applicable law.
Public interest or other lawful bases: Where recognised by applicable law.
Where we rely on consent, you may withdraw it, subject to any legal or other lawful basis that may permit continued processing.
5. Cookies and Similar Technologies
Critical Registrar may use cookies and similar technologies to operate the Website, remember preferences, understand website usage and improve the user experience.
Cookies are small files or data stored on your device by a website.
Types of Cookies
Depending on the technologies used on our Website, cookies may include:
Essential cookies
These may be necessary for the Website to function properly, maintain security or provide features you request.
Analytics cookies
These may help us understand how visitors use the Website, such as which pages receive visits and how users navigate the site.
Preference cookies
These may remember choices or settings you make.
The actual cookies used by Critical Registrar will depend on the tools installed on the Website.
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the Website.
Where required by applicable law, we will seek consent before using non-essential cookies.
6. Third-Party Services
We may use third-party service providers to support the operation of our Website.
These may include:
Website hosting providers.
Website analytics providers.
Email and communication services.
Website security and performance services.
Other providers necessary to operate the publication.
These providers may process personal information on our behalf or independently, depending on the service and the applicable arrangement.
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
We do not permit third-party service providers to use personal information obtained from us for purposes unrelated to the services they provide, except where permitted or required by law.
The identity of third-party services used on the Website may change over time.
7. Third-Party Websites and Links
Our Website may contain links to external websites, including social media platforms, news organisations, publishers and other resources.
This Privacy Policy does not apply to third-party websites that we do not control.
We encourage you to review the privacy policies of those websites before providing them with personal information.
Critical Registrar is not responsible for the privacy practices, content or security of external websites.
8. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We may disclose personal information where reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy.
This may include disclosure to:
Service providers supporting our Website.
Professional advisers where necessary.
Law enforcement agencies or regulatory authorities where required by law.
Other persons where you have given permission.
Persons involved in a lawful transaction or organisational change, where applicable.
We do not disclose personal information unnecessarily.
Where we use third-party service providers, we take reasonable steps to ensure that personal information is handled appropriately and securely.
9. International Transfers
Some of our service providers may store or process personal information outside Nigeria.
Where personal information is transferred outside Nigeria, we will take appropriate steps required by applicable data protection law to ensure that the transfer is lawful and that your information receives appropriate protection.
The countries and providers involved may depend on the hosting, analytics, email and other services used by Critical Registrar.
10. Data Security
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal information against unauthorised access, unlawful processing, loss, destruction, alteration or disclosure.
These measures may include:
Access controls.
Website and hosting security measures.
Appropriate software and system updates.
Restricting access to personal information to authorised persons.
Reviewing security practices where reasonably necessary.
However, no method of transmission or storage over the internet can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
You should avoid sending sensitive personal information through ordinary email or other unsecured communication channels unless specifically requested and appropriate safeguards are available.
11. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, or for as long as required by applicable law.
The period of retention depends on the type of information and the reason for collecting it.
For example:
Enquiries may be retained for as long as necessary to respond and maintain relevant records.
Permission requests may be retained to document permissions and editorial records.
Technical information may be retained according to the policies of our hosting and analytics providers.
Information required for legal or security purposes may be retained for the relevant period.
When personal information is no longer required, we will take reasonable steps to delete it or otherwise dispose of it securely, subject to lawful retention requirements.
12. Your Privacy Rights
Subject to applicable law and relevant conditions, you may have the right to:
Be informed about the processing of your personal information.
Request access to personal information we hold about you.
Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
Request deletion of your personal information.
Object to certain processing activities.
Request restriction of processing in appropriate circumstances.
Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.
Request data portability where applicable.
Object to certain automated decision-making.
Lodge a complaint with the relevant data protection authority.
These rights are subject to legal exceptions and limitations.
For example, we may need to retain certain information for legal, security, editorial or other legitimate purposes.
How to Exercise Your Rights
To make a privacy request, contact us using the details provided in Section 16.
Please include:
Your name.
Your contact details.
A description of your request.
Any information reasonably necessary to help us identify the relevant records.
We may request additional information to verify your identity and protect against unauthorised access to personal information.
We will respond to valid requests within the time required by applicable law.
13. Children’s Privacy
Our Website is not specifically directed at children.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children in circumstances where such collection is prohibited by applicable law.
If you believe that a child has provided personal information to us unlawfully, please contact us so that we can assess the matter and take appropriate action.
14. Editorial Content and Public Information
Critical Registrar publishes journalism, criticism, essays, reviews and other editorial content.
Information that is lawfully published as part of an article or public-interest report may be subject to different legal considerations from information collected privately through our Website.
We will consider applicable privacy, data protection, defamation, copyright and other legal obligations when collecting, using or publishing personal information for editorial purposes.
Nothing in this Privacy Policy creates an absolute guarantee that personal information will never be published where publication is lawful and forms part of legitimate editorial activity.
15. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, services, technology or applicable law.
When we make changes, we will publish the revised policy on this page and update the “Last updated” date.
We encourage you to review this page periodically.
16. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us.