GDPR Privacy Policy

Effective Date: May 31, 2025
Last Updated: May 31, 2025

At SwiftBio (https://swiftbio.com.ng), we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal data of our visitors, contributors, and subscribers. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

If you have any questions about this policy, please contact us at support@swiftbio.com.ng.

1. Who We Are

SwiftBio is a biography-focused blog that publishes profiles, life stories, and insights into notable individuals from diverse backgrounds. Our website is operated from Nigeria and serves a global audience.

2. What Personal Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:

  • Contact Information: such as name and email address when you contact us or subscribe to our newsletter.

  • Content Submissions: any biographical data or media you voluntarily submit for publication.

  • Usage Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, referral URLs, pages visited, and timestamps collected via analytics tools.

  • Cookies and Tracking Technologies: used to enhance your browsing experience and understand website usage.

3. Legal Basis for Processing Data

Under the GDPR, we process your personal data on the following legal bases:

  • Consent: when you subscribe to our newsletter or submit content.

  • Legitimate Interests: for website analytics, content improvement, and fraud prevention.

  • Legal Obligation: to comply with applicable laws and regulations.

4. How We Use Your Data

We use your data to:

  • Publish and manage submitted biographies and blog content.

  • Respond to your inquiries and support requests.

  • Send newsletters and updates if you have subscribed.

  • Monitor website performance and improve user experience.

  • Comply with legal obligations.

5. Sharing of Personal Data

We do not sell or rent your personal data. However, we may share your information with:

  • Service Providers: such as email delivery platforms and website analytics services (e.g., Google Analytics).

  • Legal Authorities: when required by law or in response to valid legal requests.

All third-party providers are GDPR-compliant and act only on our instructions.

6. International Data Transfers

As our website is accessible globally, your personal data may be transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA). Where such transfers occur, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place in accordance with GDPR requirements.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. You may request deletion of your data at any time (see Section 9).

8. Your GDPR Rights

Under the GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data.

  • Rectify inaccurate or incomplete data.

  • Request data deletion (“right to be forgotten”).

  • Restrict or object to data processing.

  • Request data portability.

  • Withdraw consent at any time (without affecting prior lawful processing).

  • Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.

To exercise these rights, contact us at support@swiftbio.com.ng.

9. Data Security

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

10. Cookies Policy

We use cookies to enhance site functionality and analyze traffic. You can manage cookie preferences in your browser settings. For more information, see our Cookie Policy.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. All updates will be posted on this page with the revised date. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions or wish to exercise your data rights, contact us at:

📧 Email: support@swiftbio.com.ng
🌐 Website: https://swiftbio.com.ng