In 2025, digital privacy matters more than ever. As thousands of Nigerian students and families turn to smedan.org for trusted updates on the Student Loan Initiative and business support programs, one important question often comes up: What happens to my information when I visit this website?
This simple guide explains how SMEDAN News handles data, cookies, third-party ads, and protects users—especially younger visitors.
Your Privacy Comes First
When you visit https://smedan.org, we do not ask for or collect personal details that directly identify you. Our goal is only to understand how people use the site so we can improve your reading experience.
What We Track and Why
Every time someone visits the site, basic information is collected automatically. This includes your browser type, IP address, time zone, and which pages you visit. This is part of normal website operation and is used only to study trends and site performance—not to track or identify anyone.
Why We Use Cookies
Just like most websites in 2025, SMEDAN News uses cookies to make your visit smoother. Cookies help us understand which topics you check often and how fast the site loads for you. This helps us serve content that better fits your interest.
Google Ads and DART Cookies
We run Google Ads, which may use DART cookies to show ads based on your activity across the web. These cookies help personalize ads, but you can turn them off at any time by visiting Google’s Ad Settings.
Other Advertisers and Tools
We may work with other ad partners too. Some of them use tools like JavaScript or web beacons to track how many people view their ads. These tools collect only your IP address — not your name, email, or phone number.
Please note: We don’t control how third-party cookies work. If you’re not sure, it’s a good idea to read the privacy policies of those advertisers separately.
Protecting Children Online
We take safety seriously. SMEDAN News does not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If you think a child has accidentally shared private info here, contact us quickly and we’ll remove it from our system.
Policy for Website Use Only
This privacy policy applies only to your use of https://smedan.org. It does not cover emails, phone conversations, offline events, or anything that happens outside the website.
Your Consent
By using smedan.org, you agree to this privacy policy and give your consent to the way we collect and use anonymous data — only to improve the website and create a safe experience for all users.