Last updated: June 19, 2025
1. Who We Are
Craft Innovation Hub Ltd operates the website https://cih.ng (“the Site”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you have a safe online experience.
2. Information We Collect
Comments and User Interactions
When visitors leave comments on the Site, we collect the data shown in the comment form, including your name, email address, and the content of your comment. Additionally, we collect your IP address and browser user agent string to assist in spam detection and maintain site security.
An anonymized hash of your email address may be sent to the Gravatar service to determine if you use a Gravatar profile. For details, please refer to the Gravatar Privacy Policy. Upon approval of your comment, your profile picture may be visible publicly next to your comment.
Media Uploads
If you upload images or other media to the Site, please be aware that these files may contain embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors to the Site may download and extract this information. We recommend removing such metadata before uploading.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our Site uses cookies to enhance your experience:
- When you leave a comment, you may opt-in to save your name, email, and website in cookies for your convenience. These cookies last for one year.
- When visiting the login page, a temporary cookie is set to determine if your browser accepts cookies; it contains no personal data and expires when you close your browser.
- Upon logging in, several cookies are set to save login information and screen display preferences. Login cookies last two days (or two weeks if “Remember Me” is selected), while screen options cookies last one year.
- When editing or publishing an article, an additional cookie is saved to indicate the post ID; it expires after one day.
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings, but please note that some Site features may not function properly if cookies are disabled.
Embedded Content
Articles on this Site may include embedded content such as videos, images, or articles from other websites. Embedded content behaves as if you visited the external site directly, meaning those sites may collect data about you, set cookies, or track your interaction with the content. We have no control over these third-party sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Facilitate your participation in Site activities such as commenting or account creation.
- Improve site security and detect spam or abuse.
- Personalize and enhance your experience on the Site.
- Respond to your enquiries and requests promptly.
If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email for security purposes.
4. Data Retention
- Comments and related metadata are retained indefinitely to recognize and approve follow-up comments automatically.
- For registered users (if any), we store personal information provided in your user profile. Users can view, edit, or delete their personal data (except username). Administrators can also access and modify user data.
5. Your Rights Regarding Your Data
You have the right to:
- Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you, including data you have provided.
- Request the deletion of your personal data, subject to legal and administrative obligations.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within the timeframe required by applicable law.
6. Data Sharing and Security
- Visitor comments may be checked against automated spam detection services to protect the Site.
- We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal data to outside parties except to trusted third parties who assist us in operating the Site, complying with the law, or protecting rights.
- We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
7. Where Your Data Is Stored
Your data is stored securely on servers that comply with relevant data protection regulations. By using the Site, you consent to the transfer and processing of your data within these secure environments.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We encourage you to review this page periodically. Continued use of the Site after updates constitutes your acceptance of the changes.
9. Contact Us
For questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact:
Email: [email protected]
Address: Craft Innovation Hub, Agbo Oba, Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria
Effective Date: June 20, 2025.
