Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 2026
We take your privacy seriously.
This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect from you when you use MyCalabar.com and how we handle that information.
MyCalabar is operated by Sluxia Limited, a company registered in Nigeria. When we refer to “we”, “us”, or “our” in this policy, we mean Sluxia Limited.
Information We Collect
We collect information in two ways:
Information You Choose to Give Us
When you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address. When you create an account, we collect your username and email address. When you use our contact form or email us directly, we collect your name, email address, phone number (if provided), and whatever you write in the message. When you submit content through our Write for Us programme, we collect your name, email address, and the content you submit. When you purchase advertising services, we collect your business name, contact details, and payment information.
Information We Collect Automatically
When you visit our Website, we automatically log some basic technical information. This includes your device’s IP address, the type of browser you use, your operating system, the pages you visit on our site, the date and time of your visit, and the referring website (if any). We collect this information to understand how visitors use our site and to keep it running properly.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
To operate and maintain the Website. To send you our newsletter if you have subscribed. To respond to your questions, comments, and enquiries. To process and fulfil advertising orders. To communicate with you about your account or our services. To understand how our audience uses the site so we can improve our work. To detect, prevent, and address technical issues or security threats. To comply with legal obligations.
Legal Basis for Processing
In line with the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR), we process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:
Consent — When you subscribe to our newsletter or submit your information through our forms, you consent to our processing of your data for the stated purposes.
Contractual Necessity — When you purchase advertising services from us, we process your data as necessary to fulfil our contract with you.
Legitimate Interests — We process certain data, such as analytics information, based on our legitimate interest in understanding how our Website is used and improving our services.
Sharing Your Information
We do not sell your personal information to anyone.
We only share your information with third-party services that help us operate our Website. These include our email newsletter service provider, our website analytics provider, and our payment processor (for advertising services). These companies are authorised to use your information only as necessary to provide these services to us.
We may also disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.
Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected. Newsletter subscriber information is retained until you unsubscribe. Account information is retained until you delete your account or request deletion. Contact form submissions are retained for up to two years. Advertising customer information is retained for seven years for accounting and tax purposes.
Data Security
We take reasonable and practical steps to protect the information you provide. This includes using secure connections (HTTPS) and limiting access to personal data to employees who need it to perform their duties.
However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security. You provide your information at your own risk.
Your Rights
Under the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR), you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
Right of Access — You can request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
Right to Rectification — You can ask us to correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal information.
Right to Erasure — You can ask us to delete your personal information in certain circumstances.
Right to Restrict Processing — You can ask us to limit how we use your personal information.
Right to Data Portability — You can request that we transfer your personal information to another organisation in a commonly used format.
Right to Object — You can object to our processing of your personal information in certain circumstances.
Right to Withdraw Consent — Where we rely on your consent to process your data, you can withdraw that consent at any time.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at support@mycalabar.com. We will respond to your request within 30 days.
Newsletter
You can unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link at the bottom of every email we send.
Children’s Privacy
Our Website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can delete it.
Links to Other Sites
Our Website may contain links to other websites. If you click on a third-party link, you will be directed to that site. We do not control and are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of other sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of every site you visit.
International Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed on servers located outside Nigeria. Where this occurs, we take steps to ensure that your data receives an adequate level of protection.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The most current version will always be posted on this page with the updated date at the top. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
If we make significant changes, we may notify you by email or by posting a prominent notice on our Website.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this policy or your personal information, please contact us at support@mycalabar.com