Privacy Policy for Vibena Lifestyle
Effective Date: November 11, 2025 Last Updated: November 15, 2025
At Vibena (vibena.com.ng), operated by Tunde Oladepo, we are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information responsibly. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you visit our blog.
By accessing or using Vibena, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with any part of this policy, please discontinue use of our blog immediately.
Legal Compliance and Data Controller
This Privacy Policy is designed to comply with the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA) 2023, Nigeria Data Protection Regulations (NDPR), and other applicable data protection laws in the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
Who We Are
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Website Address | vibena.com.ng |
| Blog Name | Vibena |
| Operator | Tunde Oladepo |
| Location | Lagos, Nigeria |
| Contact Email | contact@vibena.com.ng |
| Data Protection Officer (DPO) / Data Controller | Tunde Oladepo (contact@vibena.com.ng) |
Tunde Oladepo serves as the Privacy Officer and Data Controller responsible for ensuring compliance with this Privacy Policy. For any privacy-related inquiries, complaints, or requests to exercise your data rights, please contact us using the information provided above.
Information We Collect
We collect different types of information to provide and improve our services to you. The information collected falls into two main categories: information you provide directly and information collected automatically.
1. Information You Provide Directly
This information is collected with your explicit consent when you voluntarily submit it:
- Email Address: When you subscribe to our newsletter or contact us through our contact form.
- Name: If you choose to provide your name when subscribing to our newsletter or leaving comments.
- Comment Data: When you leave comments on blog posts, including your name (if provided), email address, website URL (optional), and the content of your comment.
- Contact Form Submissions: Any information you choose to provide, including your name, email address, and the content of your message.
2. Information Collected Automatically
This information is collected automatically when you access the blog, primarily through our hosting provider (Blogger/Google) and tracking technologies:
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies: Small text files stored on your device that help us remember preferences and analyze website traffic.
- Essential Cookies: Required for basic website functionality.
- Analytics Cookies: Used through Google Analytics to understand visitor interaction (pages viewed, time spent, traffic sources).
- Advertising Cookies: Used through Google AdSense to display relevant advertisements.
- Log Data: Information collected by our hosting provider, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring website, pages visited, date and time stamps, and clickstream data.
- Device Information: Information about the device you use, including device type, operating system, browser version, and screen resolution.
- Location Data: Approximate geographic location based on your IP address to understand audience demographics. We do not collect precise location data unless you explicitly provide it.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for legitimate purposes that enhance your experience on Vibena and improve our services:
- To Provide and Maintain Our Services: To deliver the content you request, process subscriptions, and respond to your inquiries.
- To Communicate With You: To send newsletters (if subscribed), respond to contact form submissions, and provide important updates.
- To Improve Our Content: To analyze visitor behavior through Google Analytics to create more valuable content tailored to Nigerian readers’ interests.
- To Display Relevant Advertisements: To use Google AdSense to serve ads that may be relevant to your interests, supporting our ability to provide free content.
- To Prevent Fraud and Ensure Security: To monitor activity, detect spam, and prevent security threats.
- To Comply With Legal Obligations: When required by Nigerian law, legal process, or regulatory requirements.
- To Analyze and Improve Performance: To measure website performance, optimize site speed, and functionality.
Legal Basis for Processing
Under the Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023, we process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:
- Consent: For activities like newsletter subscriptions and comments. You may withdraw consent at any time.
- Legitimate Interests: For operating and improving our blog, understanding our audience, preventing fraud, and maintaining security.
- Legal Obligation: When required to comply with Nigerian laws, court orders, or regulatory mandates.
- Contract Performance: When processing is necessary to fulfill our obligations to provide you with the content and features you request (e.g., delivering the newsletter).
Third-Party Services and Data Sharing
We use several third-party services to operate Vibena effectively. We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.
| Service | Purpose | Governing Privacy Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Blogger/Blogspot (Google) | Hosting and core platform functionality. | Google’s Privacy Policy |
| Google AdSense | Displaying advertisements. | Google AdSense Privacy Policy |
| Google Analytics | Understanding visitor trends and site usage. | Google Analytics Privacy Policy |
| Email Marketing Service | Storing email addresses and sending newsletters (e.g., Mailchimp, Substack, etc.). | Governed by the specific service provider’s policy. |
| Social Media Platforms | Interacting with sharing buttons and profiles (Instagram, Twitter/X, Facebook, Pinterest). | Governed by the respective platform’s policy. |
Opt-Out Links:
- You can opt out of personalized Google advertising by visiting: Google Ads Settings
- You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Vibena Lifestyle uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience. You have the right to accept or refuse cookies.
- How to Manage Cookies: Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can modify your settings to decline them. Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of Vibena and limit your ability to use certain features.
- Browser-Specific Instructions: Refer to your browser’s settings (e.g., Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data) for specific instructions on managing cookies.
Data Security and Retention
Data Security
We implement reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction:
- HTTPS Encryption: Our blog uses HTTPS protocol to encrypt data transmission.
- Secure Hosting: Blogger/Google provides enterprise-level security infrastructure.
- Access Controls: Access to personal information is limited to authorized personnel.
However, no method of transmission or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by Nigerian law.
- Newsletter Subscriptions: Retained until you unsubscribe (with a grace period of up to 30 days after unsubscription).
- Comments: Published comments are retained indefinitely as part of public blog content (you may request deletion).
- Analytics Data: Retained according to Google’s data retention policies (typically 26 months).
- Contact Form Submissions: Retained for up to 2 years to maintain communication records.
Your Data Protection Rights
Under the Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
| Right | Description |
|---|---|
| Right to Access | To request copies of your personal data that we hold. |
| Right to Rectification | To request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete personal information. |
| Right to Erasure (Right to Be Forgotten) | To request deletion of your personal data under certain conditions (e.g., data is no longer necessary, or consent is withdrawn). |
| Right to Restrict Processing | To request that we limit how we use your personal data under certain circumstances. |
| Right to Data Portability | To request transfer of your data to another service provider in a machine-readable format. |
| Right to Object | To object to our processing of your personal data based on legitimate interests, including direct marketing. |
| Right to Withdraw Consent | To withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent. |
| Right to Lodge a Complaint | To lodge a complaint with the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC). |
How to Exercise Your Rights
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at contact@vibena.com.ng with the subject line “Data Privacy Request.” We will respond to your request within 30 days.
Additional Policies and Disclosures
Children’s Privacy
Vibena is intended for adults aged 18 and above. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18 years of age. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately at contact@vibena.com.ng.
International Data Transfers
Your personal information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside Nigeria, such as the United States, where our third-party service providers (Google) maintain their servers. We ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with Nigerian law.
External Links and Affiliate Marketing
- External Links: Vibena may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party websites.
- Affiliate Marketing Disclosure: Vibena may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase through these links, we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. This revenue supports the blog.
Data Breach Notification
In the event of a data breach that compromises your personal information, we will notify you via email within 7 business days and notify the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) within 72 hours, as required by law.
Updates to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. When we make changes, we will:
- Update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page.
- Post the revised policy on our website.
- Notify subscribers via email if changes are significant.
Your continued use of Vibena after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or complaints, or if you wish to exercise any of your data protection rights, please contact us:
Email: contact@vibena.com.ng
Privacy Officer: Tunde Oladepo
Response Time: We typically respond within 24–48 hours for general inquiries and within 30 days for formal data subject access requests.
Complaints and Regulatory Authority
If you believe we have not adequately addressed your privacy concerns, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the:
Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) Website: https://ndpc.gov.ng Address: No. 5 Borno Street, Off IBB Boulevard, Opposite Federal Ministry of Justice, Abuja, Nigeria
Consent
By using Vibena, subscribing to our newsletter, leaving comments, or submitting contact forms, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
You may withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us at contact@vibena.com.ng or by unsubscribing from our communications.
Thank you for trusting Vibena Lifestyle with your personal information. We are committed to protecting your privacy and providing valuable content to help you live your best life in Nigeria.
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