Cookie Policy for Nairaville Forum
Effective Date: April 6, 2026
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device by websites that you visit. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the owners of the site.
On Nairaville Forum, cookies help us provide a consistent experience, keep you logged in, and understand how people use our platform.
How We Use Cookies
Nairaville Forum uses cookies for several reasons:
- Strictly Necessary Cookies: These are essential for you to browse the forum and use its features, such as accessing secure areas or posting content. Without these, the forum cannot function properly.
- Performance and Analytics Cookies: These cookies collect information about how you use Nairaville Forum, like which pages you visit most often. This helps us improve the way our website works.
- Functionality Cookies: These allow Nairaville Forum to remember choices you make (such as your username or language preference) to provide a more personalized experience.
- Targeting and Advertising Cookies: These are used to deliver adverts more relevant to you and your interests. They are also used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.
Types of Cookies We Use
| Cookie Type | Purpose | Duration |
| Session Cookies | Used to keep you logged into Nairaville Forum during a single visit. | Deleted when you close your browser. |
| Persistent Cookies | Remember your login details and preferences for your next visit. | Remain on your device until they expire or are deleted. |
| Third-Party Cookies | Set by partners like Google (for Analytics or Ads) to track interaction with the forum. | Controlled by the third party. |
Third-Party Cookies
When you use Nairaville Forum, you may also receive cookies from third parties. For example:
- Google Analytics: To help us understand how users navigate the forum.
- Ad Networks: If Nairaville Forum displays ads, these networks use cookies to show you relevant content based on your browsing history.
- Social Media: If you share content from Nairaville Forum via social buttons, those platforms may set their own cookies.
Controlling and Deleting Cookies
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies.
- Browser Settings: You can set or amend your web browser controls to accept or refuse cookies. If you choose to reject cookies, you may still use Nairaville Forum, but your access to some functionality and areas of our website may be restricted.
- Cookie Banner: When you first visit Nairaville Forum, a banner will appear asking for your consent to use non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time through our site settings.
- Opt-Out Links: You can opt out of targeted advertising by visiting YourOnlineChoices or similar industry opt-out tools.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Please revisit this policy regularly to stay informed about our use of cookies.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or other technologies,