Pulse Picks Privacy Policy

Pulse Picks Privacy Policy

Last updated: 2nd June, 2025

Ringier Media Nigeria LTD or Pulse Nigeria Limited (“Pulse Picks”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) values your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you interact with our website https://www.pulse.ng/pulse-picks (the “Site”) and associated services.

Please read this Policy carefully to understand how we handle your personal data and your rights.

1. Who We Are

Pulse Picks is a content-driven e-commerce platform that integrates lifestyle and consumer needs to offer interactive, personalized digital experiences. The platform is part of Pulse Nigeria, legally incorporated in Nigeria.

We operate primarily in Nigeria but also reach global users through our content.

2. The Personal Data We Collect

We collect the following types of personal data:

Direct data: such as your name and email address when you subscribe to our newsletter.

Technical and usage data: including IP address, device identifiers, browser type, operating system, referral URLs, and interactions on the site.

This data is collected through:

- Cookies
- Mailerlite
- Google Analytics
- Facebook Pixel
- Other advertising and analytics platforms (e.g., Signal, Search Console)

3. How We Collect Personal Data

Your personal data is collected through:
- Newsletter sign-up forms
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies
- Automated tools such as Google Analytics and Meta Pixel

4. Why We Collect Your Data

We collect and use your data to:
- Understand our audience and improve content offerings
- Deliver personalized content and advertising
- Manage subscriptions and communications
- Monitor performance and optimize the website
- Comply with legal obligations

5. Legal Basis for Processing

Our legal basis for processing personal data includes:

- Consent: when you subscribe to newsletters.
- Legitimate interest: for analytics and marketing aimed at improving our services
- Legal obligation: where processing is necessary for compliance with applicable laws

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Analyze website traffic
- Store user preferences
- Provide targeted advertisements

You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. Learn more about Google Analytics cookies and how to opt out here.

7. Who We Share Your Data With

We may share your personal data with:
- Third-party service providers, including:
Google Analytics
Google Search
Console
Meta/Facebook Pixel
OneSignal and other marketing platforms

- Regulators or law enforcement where required by law

- Our parent or affiliated media entities within the Pulse network, as necessary

We do not sell your personal data.

8. International Data Transfers

1. Your Personal Data is transferred to countries outside Nigeria for storage and operations purposes. Pulse Picks has put adequate measures in place to ensure the security of such Personal Data. In particular, Pulse Picks has, among other things, conducted a detailed assessment of whether the said country has adequate data protection laws. 
   

2. Transfer of Personal Data out of Nigeria is in accordance with the provisions of the NDPA. Pulse Picks has therefore only transferred Personal Data out of Nigeria on one of the following conditions: 
   
   - The consent of the Data Subject has been obtained;
   - The transfer is necessary for the performance of a contract between Pulse Picks and the Data Subject or implementation of pre-contractual measures taken at the Data Subject’s request;
   - The transfer is necessary to conclude a contract between Pulse Picks and a third party in the interest of the Data Subject;
   - The transfer is necessary for reason of public interest;
   - The transfer is for the establishment, exercise, or defense of legal claims;
   - The transfer is necessary in order to protect the vital interests of the Data Subjects or other persons, where the Data Subject is physically or legally incapable of giving consent.
   
   Pulse Picks will take all necessary steps to ensure that the Personal Data is transmitted in a safe and secure manner.By agreeing to this policy, you consent to the transfer and storage of your personal data out of Nigeria.

9. Your Data Protection Rights

You have the following rights:
- To access, correct, or delete your personal data
- To withdraw consent at any time (e.g., unsubscribe from newsletters)
- To object to or restrict processing
- To request data portability, where applicable

To exercise these rights, please contact us via: picks@pulse.ng

10. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes stated in this Policy or to comply with legal requirements. When no longer needed, data is securely deleted or anonymized.

11. How We Protect Your Data

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to secure your personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

12. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Please review it periodically.

Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled,

please contact: picks@pulse.ng

Cookie List

A cookie is a small piece of data (text file) that a website – when visited by a user – asks your browser to store on your device in order to remember information about you, such as your language preference or login information. Those cookies are set by us and called first-party cookies. We also use third-party cookies – which are cookies from a domain different than the domain of the website you are visiting – for our advertising and marketing efforts. More specifically, we use cookies and other tracking technologies for the following purposes: