GDPR Compliant Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 17 November 2025

Welcome to TheBioPress.com.ng (“we”, “our”, or “us”).
We are committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you access or use our biography blog website.

This policy is designed to comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws.

Data Controller

The data controller responsible for your personal information is:

The Bio Press
Email: admin@TheBioPress.com.ng

Personal Data We Collect

We may collect the following categories of personal data when you use our website:

Information You Provide

  • Contact information (such as your email address when you subscribe or contact us)

  • Comments and user-generated content submitted through comment forms

  • Any information voluntarily submitted via forms or email

Automatically Collected Data

When you access our website, we may automatically collect:

  • IP address

  • Browser type and version

  • Device information

  • Pages visited and time spent on site

  • Cookies and tracking technologies data
    (See Section 7: Cookies)

Data from Third Parties

We may receive information from:

  • Analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics)

  • Advertising networks
    This data is aggregated and does not identify you directly.

Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data based on the following lawful grounds under GDPR:

  • Consent – when you voluntarily provide data or accept cookies

  • Legitimate interests – for website management, analytics, security, and content improvement

  • Contractual necessity – when responding to your inquiries or providing requested information

  • Legal obligation – when required to comply with applicable laws

How We Use Your Personal Data

We use your data to:

  • Provide and improve our website content and services

  • Respond to inquiries or comments

  • Manage newsletters or subscription communications

  • Conduct website analytics and performance monitoring

  • Personalize your browsing experience

  • Maintain website security and prevent misuse

Data Sharing & Disclosure

We do not sell or rent your personal data.

We may share data with:

  • Service providers (hosting, analytics, email delivery)

  • Legal authorities, if required for compliance with the law

  • Advertising partners, if cookies or tracking technologies are enabled

All third parties are required to maintain data confidentiality and comply with GDPR.

International Data Transfers

If your data is processed outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure appropriate safeguards such as:

  • EU-approved Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)

  • Adequacy decisions where applicable

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to:

  • Improve website functionality

  • Analyze website traffic

  • Personalize content

  • Support basic operations (e.g., remembering preferences)

Upon visiting our site, you may be asked to consent to cookie usage.
You can modify or disable cookies through your browser settings at any time.

Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to:

  • Provide our services

  • Fulfill legal obligations

  • Resolve disputes

  • Enforce agreements

Data not needed will be securely deleted or anonymized.

Your GDPR Rights

Under the GDPR, you have the following rights:

  • Right to access – request a copy of your personal data

  • Right to rectification – correct inaccurate or incomplete data

  • Right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”)

  • Right to restrict processing

  • Right to data portability

  • Right to object to certain types of processing

  • Right to withdraw consent at any time

  • Right not to be subject to automated decision-making

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at:
📧 admin@TheBioPress.com.ng

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from:

  • Unauthorized access

  • Loss

  • Misuse

  • Destruction

However, no system can guarantee absolute security.

Links to Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain external links.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party sites.
We encourage you to review their policies.

Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 13 years.
We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.
If you believe a child has provided us with data, please contact us for immediate removal.

Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy periodically.
The revised version will be posted on this page with a new “Last Updated” date.

Contact Us

For questions regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:

📧 admin@TheBioPress.com.ng