What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, or other device when you visit a website. They are widely used to improve website performance, enhance the user experience, and provide website operators with useful analytical information.

Cookies are not programs and cannot carry viruses or access your hard drive. They simply store small pieces of information about your visit that the website can retrieve on your next visit.

Similar technologies to cookies include web beacons, pixels, local storage, and session storage. All references to “cookies” in this policy include these similar technologies where applicable.

Cookies can be:

• Session cookies: Temporary and deleted when you close your browser.
• Persistent cookies: Remain on your device for a defined period or until you manually delete them.
• First-party cookies: Set directly by Football In Nigeria.
• Third-party cookies: Set by external services we use (e.g., Google Analytics, Google AdSense).

Why We Use Cookies

Football in Nigeria uses cookies for the following reasons:

• To make our website function correctly and securely;
• To remember your cookie preferences;
• To understand how visitors use our website (analytics);
• To improve our content and user experience;
• To serve relevant advertisements that help fund our independent journalism;
• To measure the effectiveness of our content and advertising.

Types of Cookies We Use

Our Cookie List

Below is a detailed list of the specific cookies currently used on Football In Nigeria:

Essential Cookies

Analytics Cookies (Google Analytics)

Advertising Cookies (Google AdSense)

Performance Cookies (WP Rocket)

Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our website are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these cookies. The main third-party services placing cookies on our site are:

• Google Analytics — Privacy Policy | Opt Out
• Google AdSense / DoubleClick — Privacy Policy | Ad Settings
• YouTube (if video embeds are present) — Privacy Policy
• Twitter/X (if tweet embeds are present) — Privacy Policy
• Facebook (if social share buttons are present) — Privacy Policy

Cookie Consent & NDPA 2023 Compliance

Under Article 19 of the NDPC General Application and Implementation Directive (GAID) 2025, we are required to obtain your explicit, informed, and freely given consent before placing any non-essential cookies on your device.

When you first visit Football In Nigeria, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner that:

• Clearly explains what cookies we use and why;
• Requires a positive, unambiguous action to consent (no pre-ticked boxes);
• Allows you to accept all, reject non-essential, or customise your preferences;
• Provides equal prominence to accepting and rejecting cookies;
• Links to this Cookie Policy for full details.

Your consent preference is stored in a cookie (our only essential consent-record cookie) for 12 months, after which you will be asked again. You can change your preferences at any time.

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have several options for managing cookies on our website and across the internet:

• Cookie Consent Centre: Use the “Cookie Preferences” link in our footer to update your preferences at any time.
• Browser Settings: Most browsers allow you to block, delete, or restrict cookies — see Section 8 below.
• Opt-Out Tools: Use industry opt-out tools for advertising cookies — see Section 9 below.
• Private/Incognito Browsing: Using private browsing mode prevents persistent cookies from being stored.

Managing Cookies in Your Browser

You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Here are direct links to cookie management instructions for popular browsers:

Opting Out of Advertising Cookies

If you do not wish to receive personalised advertisements, you can opt out of targeted advertising using the following tools:

• Google Ads Settings: google.com/settings/ads — Manage and opt out of personalised ads from Google.
• Google Analytics Opt-Out: tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout — Install the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on.
• Your Online Choices (EU/UK): youronlinechoices.com — Opt out of interest-based advertising from multiple networks.
• Network Advertising Initiative (NAI): networkadvertising.org/choices
• Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA): optout.aboutads.info

Do Not Track (DNT) Signals

Some browsers have a “Do Not Track” (DNT) feature that allows you to signal to websites that you do not want to be tracked. There is currently no universal standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals.

Football in Nigeria does not currently alter its data collection practices in response to DNT browser signals. However, you can use the cookie controls and opt-out mechanisms described in Sections 7–9 of this policy to manage your tracking preferences effectively.

Children & Cookies

Football in Nigeria is not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly use advertising cookies to track children. Under the NDPA 2023, parental or guardian consent is required for data processing involving persons under 18 years old.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided personal data through our website, please contact us immediately at info@footballinnigeria.com.ng.

Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, applicable law, or our use of cookies. When we make significant changes:

• The updated policy will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date;
• If the changes materially affect how we use cookies, we will reset your cookie consent so you can review and re-consent to the updated practices;
• We may also notify you via a website banner for significant changes.

This Cookie Policy was last updated in March 2026.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us: