Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy outlines how PitchGist (“we,” “our,” “us”) handles personal information collected through your use of pitchgist.ng (the “Site”) and related services (the “Services”). It explains what data we collect, how it is used, and how it is protected.

We operate within Nigeria and process personal data in accordance with the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA) and applicable regulatory standards. Where necessary, we obtain your consent before collecting or using your information.

1) Who We Are & How to Contact Us

PitchGist
142 Ahmadu Bello Way
Abuja
Nigeria

General inquiries: [email protected]
Privacy matters: [email protected]

2) Information We Collect

Information you provide:
When you contact us or interact with available features, we may collect details such as your name, email address, and the content of your message.

Automatically collected data:
We gather technical information including IP address, browser type, device details, visited pages, timestamps, and referring URLs. This may involve cookies and similar technologies (see Section 7).

Analytics data:
We use tools such as Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to monitor how visitors use the Site. This includes event-based data stored for a limited period (typically between 2 and 14 months, depending on configuration).

Advertising & affiliate tracking:
We may include advertising and affiliate links. Third-party providers may use cookies or identifiers to measure performance, prevent misuse, and track commissions. Where required, we inform users and request consent.

3) How We Use Your Information

• To operate, maintain, and improve the Site and its content
• To analyze user engagement and optimize performance
• To manage advertising and affiliate features
• To respond to inquiries and communicate with users
• To detect and prevent misuse, errors, or security issues
• To comply with legal requirements and enforce our Terms

We only process personal data with your consent or where permitted by applicable Nigerian law.

4) When We Share Information

Your information may be shared with:

• Service providers (e.g., hosting, analytics, security, advertising platforms)
• Affiliate partners for tracking and attribution purposes
• Authorities or third parties where required by law or necessary to protect rights and safety

We may also use aggregated or anonymized data that does not identify individuals.

5) International Data Transfers

Some of our service providers may process data outside Nigeria. In such cases, appropriate safeguards are implemented to protect your information.

6) Advertising, Analytics & Your Choices

Analytics: You can manage or disable analytics tracking through your browser settings or available tools. Data retention typically ranges from 2 to 14 months.

Advertising: Third-party providers may deliver personalized ads. You can control these preferences via their respective settings (e.g., Google Ads Settings or industry opt-out pages).

Affiliate links: Clicking affiliate links may result in commissions for us if a qualifying action is completed. These partners may use tracking technologies.

For additional details, please refer to our Cookie Policy.

7) Cookies & Similar Technologies

We use cookies, pixels, and local storage to support Site functionality, enhance security, remember preferences, measure usage, and support advertising features. Where required, you will be asked to provide consent before non-essential cookies are used.

8) Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary:

• Server logs: approximately 12 months
• Contact records: up to 24 months unless longer retention is required
• Analytics data: typically between 2 and 14 months

9) Security

We apply appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information. However, no system can guarantee complete security of data transmission or storage.

10) Your Rights & Choices

Under Nigerian data protection laws, you have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Request corrections to inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your data where applicable
• Withdraw consent for certain data processing activities

We are committed to ensuring your information is accurate, secure, and used only for appropriate purposes.

To exercise your rights, contact [email protected]. We will respond within applicable legal timeframes.

11) Children’s Privacy

The Services are not intended for individuals under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If such data is identified, please contact us to request removal.

12) Third-Party Links

The Site may include links to external websites or services. Their privacy practices are governed by their own policies, and we are not responsible for how they handle personal data.

13) Updates to This Policy

We may revise this Privacy Policy periodically. Any updates will be reflected by revising the “Last updated” date. Continued use of the Site indicates acceptance of the updated Policy. Where required, we will request renewed consent.

14) Contact

For any questions or requests related to this Privacy Policy:

Email: [email protected]
Address: 142 Ahmadu Bello Way, Abuja, Nigeria