Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

Nolly is primarily an informational website about athletes and sports. We collect minimal personal information from users.

Information You Provide

If you contact us or submit information, we may collect:

• Contact Information: Name, email address when you send us messages or suggestions
• Content Submissions: Information you provide when suggesting athletes, submitting corrections, or providing feedback
• Communications: The content of messages you send to us through email or contact forms

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit Nolly, we automatically collect certain information:

• Device Information: IP address, browser type and version, device type, operating system
• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, links clicked, search queries within the site
• Cookies and Tracking: Information collected through cookies and similar technologies (see Cookies section below)
• Log Data: Server logs including access times, pages viewed, referring URLs, and error reports
• Location Data: General geographic location based on IP address (country/city level)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for various purposes:

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience:

Types of Cookies We Use

• Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function properly (navigation, security)
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand user behavior and improve our website (e.g., Google Analytics)
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences for future visits
• Performance Cookies: Monitor website performance and loading times

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:

Service Providers

We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website:

• Hosting Providers: To store website data and ensure availability
• Analytics Providers: To analyze website usage (e.g., Google Analytics)
• Email Services: To send and receive communications
• Security Services: To protect against threats and maintain website security

These service providers have access to your information only to perform specific tasks on our behalf and are obligated to protect your information.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to:

• Legal processes, court orders, or subpoenas
• Law enforcement requests
• Protection of our rights, property, or safety
• Investigation of fraud or security breaches

Business Transfers

If Nolly is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you of any such change.

Publicly Posted Content

If you submit content that we publish on Nolly (such as corrections or information that we incorporate into athlete profiles), that content becomes publicly visible. Do not submit information you wish to keep private.

5. Athlete Information and Public Figures

Nolly publishes information about athletes who are public figures. This information is:

• Compiled from publicly available sources
• About individuals whose careers place them in the public eye
• Not considered “personal data” in the same way as information about private individuals
• Subject to different privacy considerations under applicable laws

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information:

• Encryption: Data transmitted to and from our servers uses SSL/TLS encryption
• Secure Storage: Data is stored on secure servers with restricted access
• Access Controls: Only authorized personnel have access to personal information
• Regular Monitoring: We monitor for security threats and vulnerabilities
• Security Updates: We keep our systems updated with the latest security patches

7. Data Retention

We retain information for different periods depending on its purpose:

• Usage Data: Retained for analytical purposes, typically aggregated and anonymized after 12-24 months
• Contact Information: Retained as long as necessary to respond to your inquiry or as required by law
• Server Logs: Retained for security and operational purposes, typically 90-180 days
• Content Submissions: Retained indefinitely if incorporated into athlete profiles

8. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

Access and Information

• Request access to personal information we hold about you
• Receive information about how we use your data

Correction and Updates

• Request correction of inaccurate personal information
• Update your contact information

Deletion

• Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal obligations)
• Note: This applies to your personal data, not publicly available athlete information

Restriction and Objection

• Object to certain processing of your data
• Request restriction of data processing

9. Third-Party Websites and Services

Nolly may contain links to third-party websites, social media profiles, or external resources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties.

We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit. This Privacy Policy applies only to information collected by Nolly.

10. Children’s Privacy

Nolly is a general audience website about sports and athletes. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

If we discover that we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13, we will delete that information immediately. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

Parents and guardians should monitor their children’s internet usage.

11. International Data Transfers

Nolly is operated from Nigeria. If you access our website from other countries, your information may be transferred to and processed in Nigeria.

By using Nolly, you consent to the transfer of your information to Nigeria and processing in accordance with this Privacy Policy and Nigerian laws.

12. Analytics and Advertising

We may use third-party analytics services to understand how users interact with Nolly:

• Google Analytics: To analyze website traffic and user behavior (you can opt-out at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout)
• Other Analytics Tools: To monitor website performance and improve user experience

We may also use advertising services that display ads based on your browsing activity. These services may use cookies to deliver relevant advertisements.

13. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers have a “Do Not Track” feature that signals websites you visit that you do not want your online activity tracked. Currently, Nolly does not respond to Do Not Track signals, as there is no industry standard for compliance.

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons.

When we make changes:

• We will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this policy
• For significant changes, we may provide notice on our website
• Your continued use of Nolly after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

15. Nigerian Data Protection

Nolly complies with the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR) and applicable Nigerian data protection laws. We process personal data lawfully, fairly, and transparently, and collect only data that is necessary for our stated purposes.

16. European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including:

• Right of Access: Access your personal data
• Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate data
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion (“right to be forgotten”)
• Right to Restrict Processing: Limit how we use your data
• Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a portable format
• Right to Object: Object to certain types of processing
• Right to Lodge a Complaint: File a complaint with a supervisory authority