Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how Pharmacy Times Nigeria (“we”, “us”, “our”), operating Pharmacy Times Nigeria, collects and uses personal data when you visit our website, subscribe to our newsletter, contact us, or otherwise interact with our services.

We aim to process personal data in line with the Nigeria Data Protection Act, 2023 (NDPA) and related guidance from the Nigeria Data Protection Bureau (NDPB), formerly under the NDPR framework.

1. Who we are

Pharmacy Times Nigeria is a digital pharmacy media platform serving professionals and the public in Nigeria. For privacy questions, contact us at editor@pharmacytimesnigeria.com or pharmacytimesnigeria@gmail.com.

2. Personal data we may collect

• Identity and contact data — name, email address, phone number when you subscribe, contact us, or submit a form.
• Technical data — IP address, browser type, device information, and pages visited (via server logs or analytics tools, if enabled).
• Communication data — messages you send us and related correspondence.
• Account data — if you create a staff or contributor account for our content systems (login identifiers and role information).

We do not knowingly collect sensitive personal data unless you voluntarily provide it in a message, and we ask you not to send unnecessary sensitive information.

3. Why we use your data

• To send newsletters and updates you requested
• To respond to enquiries and manage submissions
• To operate, secure, and improve the website
• To meet legal or regulatory obligations where applicable

4. Lawful basis

Depending on the activity, we rely on one or more of: your consent (for example, newsletter signup), performance of a request you make to us, our legitimate interests in running a media platform securely, and legal obligation where required by Nigerian law.

5. Sharing and processors

We may use trusted service providers to host the site, store data, send email, or support analytics. They process data only on our instructions and under appropriate safeguards. We do not sell your personal data.

6. Cookies and similar technologies

Our site may use essential cookies needed for security and basic function. If we use optional analytics or marketing cookies, we will do so in a manner consistent with applicable Nigerian data protection requirements. You can control cookies through your browser settings.

7. Retention

We keep personal data only as long as needed for the purposes above, including newsletter lists until you unsubscribe, and enquiry records for a reasonable period for follow-up and accountability.

8. Your rights under the NDPA

Subject to the Act, you may have the right to:

• Be informed about how your data is processed
• Access your personal data
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion in appropriate cases
• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
• Object to certain processing
• Lodge a complaint with the Nigeria Data Protection Bureau (NDPB)

To exercise these rights, email editor@pharmacytimesnigeria.com. We may need to verify your identity before acting on a request.

9. Children

Our content is aimed at pharmacy professionals and the general adult audience. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 18 for marketing purposes.

10. Changes

We may update this policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top will change when we do. Continued use of the site after updates means you acknowledge the revised policy.

11. Contact

Privacy enquiries: editor@pharmacytimesnigeria.com · Contact page · Phone: +234 704 565 6877

This page is general information for users of Pharmacy Times Nigeria. It is not formal legal advice. For organisation-specific compliance (for example NDPA registration or DPIAs), consult a qualified Nigerian data protection adviser.