Cookie Policy
Understanding how Daily Reality NG uses cookies to improve your browsing experience and deliver better content.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that websites place on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit them. Think of cookies as the website's way of remembering who you are and what you like.
These tiny files don't contain viruses or malware—they're simply pieces of data that help websites function better and provide you with a more personalized experience. Cookies can remember things like:
- Your login status (so you don't have to log in every time)
- Items in your shopping cart
- Your language or region preferences
- Pages you've visited before
- Settings you've customized on a website
Simple Analogy: Imagine you visit a local restaurant regularly. The waiter starts to remember your usual order, your favorite table, and that you prefer your tea without sugar. Cookies work the same way—they help websites remember your preferences and provide a better experience.
At Daily Reality NG (www.dailyrealityngnews.com), we use cookies to understand how our readers interact with our content, improve website performance, and ensure you get the most relevant information. This Cookie Policy explains exactly what cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can control them.
Why Daily Reality NG Uses Cookies
We use cookies for several important reasons, all aimed at giving you the best possible experience on our website:
1. To Make Our Website Work Properly
Some cookies are essential for basic website functionality. Without them, you wouldn't be able to navigate between pages, use certain features, or access secure areas of our site. These are called "essential" or "strictly necessary" cookies.
2. To Understand Our Audience
We want to know what content resonates with our Nigerian readers. Analytics cookies help us understand:
- Which articles are most popular
- How long people spend reading
- What devices people use (mobile vs desktop)
- Which pages need improvement
- Where our traffic comes from (Google, social media, etc.)
This data is anonymous and aggregated—we don't know who you are personally, just that "someone" visited a specific page.
3. To Improve Your Experience
Cookies help us remember your preferences so you don't have to set them every time you visit. For example:
- Remembering if you've dismissed our newsletter popup
- Keeping track of your reading progress
- Storing your preferred text size or theme (if applicable)
- Remembering your cookie consent choices
4. To Keep Our Lights On (Advertising)
Daily Reality NG is a free website. We don't charge subscription fees because we believe quality information should be accessible to every Nigerian. To keep the site running and pay for hosting, content creation, and maintenance, we display advertisements.
Advertising cookies help show you ads that might actually be relevant to your interests, rather than completely random ads. This benefits both you (seeing potentially useful products/services) and us (earning revenue to continue our work).
Our Promise: We only use cookies to improve your experience and sustain our platform. We never use cookies to collect sensitive personal information like passwords, credit card numbers, or private messages.
Types of Cookies We Use
Not all cookies are the same. Here's a breakdown of the different types of cookies used on Daily Reality NG:
Session vs Persistent Cookies
Cookies also differ in how long they stay on your device:
- Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser. These help with immediate tasks like maintaining your login during a browsing session.
- Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period (days, months, or even years) or until you manually delete them. These remember your preferences across multiple visits.
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Analytics | Google Analytics - distinguishes users | 2 years |
| _gid | Analytics | Google Analytics - distinguishes users | 24 hours |
| _gat | Analytics | Google Analytics - throttle request rate | 1 minute |
| IDE | Advertising | Google DoubleClick - ad serving and tracking | 1 year |
| NID | Advertising | Google - remembers preferences and other info | 6 months |
| cookie_consent | Essential | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 1 year |
Third-Party Cookies
While we control our own cookies (called "first-party cookies"), some cookies on Daily Reality NG are set by external services we use. These are called "third-party cookies."
What Are Third-Party Cookies?
Third-party cookies are placed by domains other than Daily Reality NG. When you visit our site, services like Google Analytics, Google AdSense, social media platforms, and other partners may set their own cookies on your device.
Important: Daily Reality NG does not have direct control over third-party cookies. Each third-party service has its own privacy policy and cookie practices. We carefully select our partners and only work with reputable companies, but we cannot be held responsible for their privacy practices.
Third-Party Services We Use
1. Google Services
- Google Analytics: Tracks website traffic and user behavior. View their Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy.
- Google AdSense: Displays advertisements on our site. View their Advertising Policies.
- Google Tag Manager: Manages tracking codes and analytics tags.
- Google Fonts: Provides typography for better readability.
2. Social Media Platforms
When you interact with social sharing buttons or embedded content from these platforms, they may set cookies:
- Facebook (Meta): Share buttons and embedded posts - Cookie Policy
- Twitter/X: Tweet buttons and embedded tweets - Privacy Policy
- Instagram: Embedded images and stories - Cookie Policy
- LinkedIn: Share buttons - Cookie Policy
- YouTube: Embedded videos - Privacy Policy
3. Content Delivery Networks (CDN)
We may use CDN services like Cloudflare to deliver content faster. These services may place cookies to optimize performance and security.
4. Email Marketing Services
Our newsletter provider (ConvertKit or similar) may use cookies when you interact with subscription forms or emails.
Your Right to Know: We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of all third-party services listed above to understand how they collect and use your data. If you have concerns about a specific third-party service, you can contact us or manage your cookie preferences directly with that provider.
Google AdSense & Advertising Cookies
This section is particularly important because advertising is how we keep Daily Reality NG free for all readers. Let's be completely transparent about how ads and cookies work together.
How Google AdSense Works
Daily Reality NG uses Google AdSense, an advertising program that automatically displays ads on our website. Here's how it works:
- Ad Placement: Google AdSense places ads in designated areas on our pages
- Cookie Tracking: Google uses cookies (like DoubleClick) to track which ads you've seen and how you interact with them
- Interest-Based Ads: Based on your browsing history across the web (not just our site), Google may show you ads related to your interests
- Performance Measurement: Cookies help measure ad effectiveness so advertisers know if their campaigns are working
Types of Advertising Cookies
1. Personalization Cookies
These cookies track your interests to show ads that might be relevant to you. For example:
- If you've been researching solar panels, you might see ads for solar installation services
- If you frequently read articles about business, you might see ads for business tools or courses
- If you browse tech content, you might see ads for smartphones or gadgets
2. Frequency Capping Cookies
These prevent you from seeing the same ad too many times. Nobody wants to see the same ad 50 times in one day!
3. Conversion Tracking Cookies
These help advertisers know if their ads led to a sale or desired action. They don't identify you personally—they just track whether someone who clicked an ad eventually made a purchase.
Important Disclaimers About Ads
- We don't control which specific ads appear. Google's automated system determines which ads to show based on various factors including your browsing history, content relevance, and advertiser bids.
- Ads may be based on your visits to this site and other websites. Google and its advertising partners may use cookies to build a profile of your interests across the web.
- We don't receive your personal information. While Google may collect data about you, they don't share your personal details with us. We only see aggregated, anonymous statistics.
- Third-party advertisers have their own privacy policies. When you click an ad and visit an advertiser's website, their privacy policy applies, not ours.
How to Opt Out of Personalized Ads
You have control over whether you see personalized ads. Here's how to opt out:
Option 1: Google Ad Settings
- Visit Google Ad Settings
- Sign in with your Google account (if you have one)
- Toggle off "Ad Personalization"
- You'll still see ads, but they won't be based on your interests
Option 2: Browser Extensions
Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on to prevent Google Analytics from tracking you across all websites.
Option 3: Industry Opt-Out Tools
What Happens When You Opt Out: You'll still see the same number of ads on Daily Reality NG and other websites. The difference is that ads will be generic (based on the page content) rather than personalized (based on your interests). You're not blocking ads—you're just making them less relevant to you.
Why We Use AdSense
We want to be honest about why we display ads:
- Revenue Generation: Ads help us cover hosting costs, pay for content creation, and maintain the website
- Keeping Content Free: We don't charge subscription fees because we believe quality information should be accessible to every Nigerian
- Supporting Local Content: Ad revenue allows us to invest in creating more Nigerian-focused content
We understand that ads can sometimes be annoying. We strive to balance monetization with user experience by avoiding intrusive ad formats and maintaining reasonable ad density.
How to Control or Disable Cookies
You're in control. Here are all the ways you can manage cookies on Daily Reality NG and across the web:
Browser Settings
Most modern web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. Here's how to access cookie settings in popular browsers:
Google Chrome (Desktop & Mobile):
- Click the three dots menu (⋮) → Settings
- Navigate to "Privacy and security" → "Cookies and other site data"
- Choose your preferred option:
- "Allow all cookies" (default)
- "Block third-party cookies in Incognito"
- "Block third-party cookies"
- "Block all cookies" (not recommended - breaks many websites)
- You can also add exceptions for specific sites
Mozilla Firefox:
- Click the menu button (☰) → Settings
- Select "Privacy & Security" from the left sidebar
- Under "Cookies and Site Data," click "Manage Data" to see which sites have stored cookies
- Choose your tracking protection level: Standard, Strict, or Custom
Safari (Mac & iOS):
- On Mac: Safari menu → Preferences → Privacy
- On iPhone/iPad: Settings → Safari → Privacy & Security
- Choose to "Block All Cookies" or "Prevent Cross-Site Tracking"
- Note: Safari blocks most third-party cookies by default
Microsoft Edge:
- Click the three dots menu (⋯) → Settings
- Select "Cookies and site permissions" → "Cookies and site data"
- Toggle "Block third-party cookies" on or off
- Choose to "Block third-party cookies" or "Block all cookies"
Opera:
- Click Settings → Advanced → Privacy & security
- Under "Cookies," select "All cookies" to see and manage cookies
- Choose your cookie preferences
Mobile Devices
Android:
- Open Chrome or your preferred browser
- Tap the three dots menu → Settings → Site settings → Cookies
- Toggle cookies on or off, or block third-party cookies
iOS (iPhone/iPad):
- Go to Settings → Safari
- Scroll down to "Privacy & Security"
- Toggle "Prevent Cross-Site Tracking" and "Block All Cookies"
Clear Existing Cookies
To delete cookies that have already been stored on your device:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Clear browsing data → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data → Clear Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data → Remove All
- Edge: Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Clear browsing data → Cookies and other site data
Important Consequences of Blocking Cookies:
- You may need to log in to websites repeatedly
- Website preferences (language, display settings) won't be saved
- Some website features may not work properly
- Shopping carts may not function correctly
- You'll still see ads, but they'll be less relevant
- Daily Reality NG will still function, but your experience may be less personalized
Privacy-Focused Browsers
If cookie privacy is a major concern, consider using browsers designed with privacy in mind:
- Brave Browser: Blocks third-party cookies and trackers by default
- Firefox Focus: Mobile browser that automatically clears cookies and history after each session
- DuckDuckGo Browser: Privacy-focused mobile browser with built-in tracker blocking
- Tor Browser: Maximum privacy but slower speeds
Browser Extensions for Cookie Control
These extensions give you more granular control over cookies:
- Privacy Badger: Automatically blocks invisible trackers
- uBlock Origin: Blocks ads and tracking cookies
- Cookie AutoDelete: Automatically deletes cookies when you close a tab
- Ghostery: Shows you which trackers are present on each website
Our Recommendation: For most users, we suggest using your browser's "Block third-party cookies" option. This prevents cross-site tracking while allowing first-party cookies (from Daily Reality NG and other sites you visit directly) to function normally. This strikes a good balance between privacy and functionality.
Your Consent & Continued Use
How Consent Works
By using Daily Reality NG, you acknowledge and consent to our use of cookies as described in this Cookie Policy. Here's what this means:
1. Implied Consent
When you continue to browse our website after reading this Cookie Policy, you're giving us implied consent to use cookies. This is a standard practice across the internet.
2. Cookie Banner (If Applicable)
When you first visit Daily Reality NG, you may see a cookie notice or banner. This gives you the option to:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject non-essential cookies
- Customize your cookie preferences
- Learn more about our cookie practices
3. Withdrawing Consent
You can withdraw your consent at any time by:
- Changing your browser cookie settings (as explained in the previous section)
- Clearing existing cookies from your device
- Using our cookie preference center (if available on our site)
- Contacting us directly to request removal of certain cookies
What Happens If You Don't Consent?
You have the right not to consent to cookie usage. However, here's what you should know:
- Essential cookies are still necessary for the website to function, even without consent
- You can still read our content but may lose certain features or personalization
- Your preferences won't be saved between visits
- You'll still see ads (we need them to keep the site free) but they won't be personalized
Your Rights Are Important: We respect your right to privacy and control over your personal data. If you choose not to accept cookies, we won't penalize you or restrict access to our content. You'll still be able to read all our articles and access the information you need.
Legal Basis for Cookie Use
Under the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA) 2023 and international privacy laws, our legal basis for using cookies includes:
- Consent: For non-essential cookies like analytics and advertising
- Legitimate Interest: For essential cookies needed to operate the website securely
- Contractual Necessity: For cookies required to deliver services you've requested
Children's Privacy & Cookie Use
Daily Reality NG is a general audience website primarily intended for adults and young adults. We take children's privacy very seriously.
Our Policy on Children
Our website is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly use cookies to collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent.
- We don't knowingly place cookies on devices used by children under 13
- We don't create profiles or track behavior of users we know to be under 13
- We don't display targeted advertising to children
- We don't collect personal information from children through cookies or any other means
For Parents & Guardians
If you're a parent or guardian, we encourage you to:
- Monitor your child's internet usage and online activities
- Use parental control software to restrict access to websites if needed
- Clear cookies from devices used by children regularly
- Teach children about online privacy and the importance of not sharing personal information
- Review browser cookie settings on devices used by children
If you believe we've inadvertently collected information from a child under 13 through cookies, please contact us immediately at our Contact Page, and we'll delete it promptly.
For Teens (13-17)
If you're between 13 and 17 years old:
- We encourage you to involve your parents or guardians in decisions about cookie settings
- Be aware that cookies can track your browsing activity across websites
- Consider using private/incognito browsing mode if you're concerned about tracking
- Regularly clear your browser cookies and cache
- Learn about online privacy and how to protect yourself
Cookie Policy Updates
Technology evolves, laws change, and our practices may need to adapt. As a result, we may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect:
- Changes in cookie technology or types of cookies we use
- New third-party services we integrate
- Updates to privacy laws (Nigeria Data Protection Act, GDPR, etc.)
- Changes in how we use cookies
- Feedback from users about clarity or completeness
How We'll Notify You
When we make changes to this Cookie Policy, we'll:
- Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page
- Post a notice on our homepage or in a prominent location for at least 30 days
- Send an email notification to newsletter subscribers if the changes are significant
- Update our cookie banner (if applicable) to reflect new practices
What You Should Do
We encourage you to:
- Review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed
- Check the "Last Updated" date when you visit
- Read any update notices we post
- Contact us if you have questions about changes
Your continued use of Daily Reality NG after we post changes means you accept the updated Cookie Policy. If you don't agree with any changes, you can:
- Adjust your cookie settings to block new types of cookies
- Stop using our website
- Contact us to discuss your concerns
Version History:
Version 2.0 - January 13, 2026: Comprehensive update including expanded sections on Google AdSense, third-party cookies, user control options, and compliance with Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA) 2023
Version 1.0 - October 2024: Initial Cookie Policy published
Questions About Cookies? Contact Us
We understand that cookie policies can be confusing. If you have any questions, concerns, or need clarification about how we use cookies on Daily Reality NG, we're here to help.
How to Reach Us
Contact Information:
📧 Email/Contact Form: Visit Our Contact Page
📱 WhatsApp: +234 902 408 9907
🌐 Website: www.dailyrealityngnews.com
⏱️ Response Time: Within 48 hours for cookie-related inquiries
What to Include in Your Message
To help us address your inquiry quickly, please include:
- Your name and email address
- A clear description of your cookie-related question or concern
- Which browser and device you're using
- Any specific cookie names or issues you've noticed
Common Questions We Can Help With
- How to opt out of specific cookies
- Why you're seeing certain ads
- Technical issues related to cookie settings
- Request for more information about a specific cookie
- Concerns about privacy and data collection
- How to delete cookies we've placed
Related Legal Documents
For a complete understanding of how we handle your data, please also review:
- Privacy Policy - Comprehensive information about data collection and use
- Terms of Service - Rules for using our website
- Advertiser Disclosure - How we make money through advertising
Cookie Policy Summary
Thank you for taking the time to understand how cookies work on Daily Reality NG. Here's a quick summary of the key points:
- Cookies are small text files that help websites remember you and improve your experience.
- We use essential, analytics, advertising, and functionality cookies to operate Daily Reality NG effectively.
- Third-party services like Google may place their own cookies when you visit our site.
- Google AdSense uses cookies to display relevant ads and keep our content free.
- You have full control over cookies through your browser settings.
- Blocking cookies may affect website functionality but you can still access our content.
- By using our site, you consent to our cookie practices as described here.
- We don't target children under 13 with cookies or advertising.
- We'll notify you of any significant changes to this policy.
- Contact us anytime with questions or concerns about cookies.
At Daily Reality NG, we're committed to transparency about our cookie practices. We use cookies responsibly to improve your experience while respecting your privacy and giving you control over your data.
Have Questions About Cookies?
We're committed to transparency and helping you understand exactly how cookies work on our website. If anything in this policy is unclear or you need help managing your cookie preferences, don't hesitate to reach out.
© 2026 Daily Reality NG — Empowering Everyday Nigerians
This Cookie Policy was independently written and reviewed by Samson Ese, founder of Daily Reality NG. Last updated: January 13, 2026. All cookie practices described are actively implemented and monitored for compliance.
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