Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 26 June 2026

At Ogudos Scholars, accessible from https://ogudos.com, one of our main priorities is the privacy and safety of our visitors. This Privacy Policy explains exactly what types of information are collected and recorded by Ogudos, and how we use, store, and protect it. This policy is written to fully meet global best practices, Nigerian data protection requirements, and Google AdSense Programme Policies.

This document builds on the original privacy commitment we have always had, expanded to ensure there is zero confusion for anyone who visits us. If you have additional questions or require more details after reading this, do not hesitate to contact us at any time.

Website Owner / Operator: Ogudos Scholars

Location: Enugu, Enugu State, Nigeria

Contact Email: [email protected]

Log Files

Ogudos follows a standard procedure of using server log files. These files log visitors automatically whenever they visit any website — this is a standard part of web hosting services and analytics. The information collected includes:

• Internet Protocol (IP) addresses — anonymised where possible

• Browser type and device information

• Internet Service Provider (ISP)

• Date and time stamp of visit

• Referring / exit pages

• Number of pages viewed and general navigation patterns

None of this information is ever linked to anything that can personally identify you as an individual. The only purposes are: analysing trends, administering the website, tracking how visitors move around, and gathering broad demographic insights. It is purely to help us make Ogudos better and safer for everyone.

Cookies And Web Beacons

Like almost every other website online, Ogudos uses "cookies". These are small, simple text files stored automatically by your browser on your phone or computer, used to remember preferences, understand how you use the site, and improve your experience.

We only use essential, analytics and advertising-related cookies. We do not store sensitive information inside them.

Google AdSense & Third-Party Advertising

Ogudos.com participates in the Google AdSense programme, operated by Google LLC. This is how we are able to keep all our educational content 100% free for everyone, without paywalls or subscriptions.

Third-party ad servers or ad networks, such as Google, use technologies like cookies, JavaScript, and Web Beacons. These are used in the advertisements and links that appear on Ogudos, and are sent directly to your browser automatically. When this happens, Google receives your anonymised IP address. These technologies exist only to:

• Measure how effective adverts are

• Limit how many times you see the same advert

• Show you more relevant/personalised adverts based on websites you have visited previously across the internet — this is called Interest-Based Advertising

Important: Ogudos has NO access, NO control and CANNOT read or change these cookies set by Google or other third-party advertisers. We do not see the data they collect, and they operate entirely under their own independent policies.

Google uses what is known as the DART cookie. This enables them to serve ads to you based on your visits to Ogudos and millions of other websites on the internet.

• You may read Google’s full official advertising policy here: https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads

• You can opt-out completely from personalised advertising at any time here: https://adssettings.google.com

• You can also permanently opt out of the DoubleClick DART cookie here: https://www.google.com/policies/technologies/ads/

Google Analytics 4

We also use Google Analytics 4, a service from Google, simply to count visitors and understand which articles are most useful. All IP addresses are anonymised before processing. No personal data is ever stored or shared. Google’s main privacy policy is here: https://policies.google.com/privacy

Third Party Privacy Policies

This Privacy Policy applies ONLY to Ogudos.com. It does NOT apply to other advertisers, external websites or services you may reach by clicking links from here.

For that reason, we strongly advise you to consult the respective Privacy Policies of each of these third-party ad servers for full details. Their policies will explain their practices and instructions on how to opt out of certain features if you wish.

You have full control. You can choose to disable cookies entirely or partially through your own individual browser settings. To learn exactly how to manage cookies for Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge or Opera, visit the official support pages of that browser.

Children’s Information

Another major priority for us is adding extra protection for children while they use the internet. We encourage all parents and guardians to observe, participate in, monitor and guide their children’s online activity at all times.

Ogudos is designed for secondary school, university students and general readers aged 13 years and above. We do NOT knowingly collect, store or process any Personal Identifiable Information from anyone under the age of 13. If you believe your child has provided this kind of data anywhere on our website, please contact us immediately by email. We will respond within 24 hours and use our best efforts to promptly and permanently remove that information from our records.

What Data We Collect Directly & How

The ONLY time we ever receive personal information is if you voluntarily send it to us:

• When you send us an email, we receive only your name, email address, and the message you wrote.

• When you leave a comment, we receive your name, email, and website if you choose to fill them.

We NEVER ask for: ID card numbers, bank details, home address, passwords or payment information.

We NEVER sell, rent, lease, trade or share your email or data with anyone, ever.

Data is kept only as long as needed, then deleted securely.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you generally have these rights regarding any personal data held:

• Right to request access to what is held.

• Right to request correction of wrong information.

• Right to request full permanent deletion.

• Right to object or restrict processing.

• Right to data portability.

• Right to withdraw consent at any time.

To exercise any of these, just email us. No forms, no fees, no delay.

Security

We use standard industry security measures including HTTPS/SSL encryption, and follow Google Blogger security best practices, to protect whatever limited information passes through the website. However, no method of internet transmission is 100% secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security, but we always work to the highest available standard.

Online Privacy Policy Only

This Privacy Policy applies only to our online activities. It is valid for all visitors to ogudos.com regarding information shared and/or collected here. This policy does not apply to any information collected offline or via channels other than this website.

Consent

By using our website, you hereby consent to this Privacy Policy and agree to its Terms and Conditions.

We reserve the right to update this page occasionally. Any changes take effect immediately upon publication here. Material changes will always be clearly noted at the top of this page.