Privacy Policy

WHAT THE SUNRISE HERALD STANDS FOR

Effective Date: May 2, 2022
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The Sunrise Herald, including any affiliates and subsidiaries (collectively referred to as “TSH”), understands that you care about how we collect, use, and share information when you interact with our websites, social media platforms, email communications, and online services (our “Services”). We value the trust you place in us.

This Privacy Policy outlines:

The types of information we collect through our Services;
How we use third-party cookies and tracking technologies;
How we use and safeguard your information;
The types of information we may share, and under what conditions;
The choices and rights you have regarding your information;
Specific disclosures for residents of the European Economic Area (EEA), the U.K., and Switzerland.

This Policy applies to all interactions with our Services. It does not apply to non-TSH websites or platforms that may link to or from our Services. Some specialized services like our Career Portal may have separate privacy policies. Please review them directly for applicable terms.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

You may give us personal information when using our Services. This includes:

Contact and demographic details.
Information submitted during registration, event attendance, or when applying for scholarships, fellowships, or awards.
Contributions in online forums, chats, community circles, and comments (note: these may be visible publicly).
Survey responses or job applications submitted via our site.
Any correspondence sent to TSH.

Payment information is handled by third-party processors. TSH does not collect or retain your card details.

Information From Other Sources

We may also receive your data from:

Event partners, consumer data vendors, or co-sponsored activities.
Nominees or recommenders for TSH programs.
Public data from social platforms (e.g., your employment history or interests).
Ad networks that report your interactions with ads placed on or off our site.

If you provide information about someone else (e.g., when nominating them), you must first obtain their permission and confirm they are not a minor.

Cross-border Data Transfer

By using our Services outside the United States, you consent to your data being transferred to and processed in the U.S. and other jurisdictions, subject to legal safeguards as required by applicable laws.

Children’s Data

TSH’s Services are intended for individuals aged 13 and older. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13. If we become aware of such collection, we will delete the information promptly.

Policy Updates

This policy may be revised periodically. The “Effective Date” above will reflect the latest changes. For significant changes, we may provide additional notice.

Your Rights & Choices

Managing Your Account

You can update your profile details through your account dashboard.

Email Preferences

To unsubscribe from promotional emails, use the “unsubscribe” link in any email or contact us at support@thesunriseherald.ng.

Ad Preferences

You can manage your ad tracking preferences via:

Opting out does not eliminate all ads but may reduce interest-based targeting.

Cookies

You may disable cookies via browser settings. However, this may affect site performance and available features. TSH does not honor browser “Do Not Track” signals at this time.

Automatically Collected Data

We collect technical and usage data including:

Traffic patterns, IP address, device info, browser type.
Interactions with email links and ad content.
Cookies and tracking technologies for personalization and analytics.

Use of Cookies and Tracking Tools

We and our partners use cookies for:

Analytics – Understanding how users engage with our Services.
Advertising – Displaying relevant ads across other platforms.

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Deliver Services and manage transactions, memberships, and program participation.
Send communications and marketing tailored to your interests.
Improve our content, user experience, and service offerings.
Safeguard our systems, prevent fraud, and ensure legal compliance.
Respond to law enforcement or regulatory requests as required by law.

Data Security

We implement physical, technical, and administrative safeguards to protect your information. However, no system is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of our systems or databases.

When We Share Information

We may share information with:

Service Providers – For hosting, analytics, email marketing, IT support, payment processing, etc.
Advertising Partners – For delivering targeted advertising.
Social Media Platforms – Based on your interactions with embedded elements.
Event Sponsors/Partners – If you register for sponsored sessions or activities.
Government/Legal Authorities – When required by law, subpoena, court order, or for public safety.
Successor Entities – During mergers, acquisitions, or business restructuring.

We may also share aggregated or de-identified data for research, marketing, or operational purposes.

Contact Us

For questions, requests, or privacy-related concerns, contact:

The Sunrise Herald
Email: support@thesunriseherald.ng