Terms and Privacy

Terms of Use & Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 4 November 2026

Welcome to The Sentinel Report. By accessing or using our website, you agree to the terms and conditions outlined below. Please read this document carefully to understand your rights, responsibilities, and how we handle information collected through our platform.

PART A: TERMS OF USE

1. About The Sentinel Report

The Sentinel Report is an independent monthly publication covering Nigerian and West African politics, economics, security, governance, and other matters of public interest.

Our website provides news, analysis, commentary, research, and editorial content intended to inform, educate, and encourage constructive public discussion.

2. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing, browsing, or using this website, you acknowledge that you have read and agree to these Terms of Use.

If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you should discontinue using the website.

We reserve the right to update these terms when necessary. Continued use of the website following changes constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

Unless otherwise indicated, all original editorial materials published by The Sentinel Report, including articles, reports, photographs, graphics, logos, designs, and other content, are protected by applicable intellectual property and copyright laws.

You may:

  • Read and share links to our published articles.
  • Quote reasonable portions of our content for commentary, research, criticism, or educational purposes, with appropriate attribution.
  • Reference our reporting in accordance with applicable copyright laws.

You may not:

  • Reproduce or republish substantial portions of our content without permission.
  • Sell, commercially exploit, or redistribute our materials without authorisation.
  • Remove copyright notices or misrepresent our work as your own.
  • Use our branding or publication identity in a misleading manner.

Permission requests should be directed to our editorial team.

4. Accuracy and Editorial Disclaimer

We make reasonable efforts to ensure that our published information is accurate, relevant, and properly verified.

However, news and analysis may involve developing situations, evolving evidence, and information that may subsequently change.

The Sentinel Report does not guarantee that every item of information will remain complete, current, or error-free at all times.

Our articles, opinions, and analysis are provided for general informational and educational purposes. They should not be interpreted as legal, financial, investment, or professional advice.

5. User Conduct

Visitors are expected to use this website responsibly and lawfully.

You agree not to:

  • Use the website for unlawful, fraudulent, or malicious activities.
  • Attempt to gain unauthorised access to our systems.
  • Distribute harmful software, spam, or malicious links.
  • Harass, threaten, defame, or impersonate others through any interactive features.
  • Interfere with the website's functionality or security.
  • Reproduce or misuse our content in violation of applicable laws.

We reserve the right to restrict access where activities compromise the security, integrity, or proper operation of the website.

Our website may contain links to external websites, institutions, publications, and other online resources for additional information and reference.

These external websites operate independently of The Sentinel Report. We do not control their content, privacy practices, availability, or security.

The inclusion of an external link does not necessarily imply endorsement of the linked organisation or its views.

7. Limitation of Liability

To the extent permitted by applicable law, The Sentinel Report shall not be liable for losses or damages arising from reliance on information published on this website, temporary service interruptions, or the use of third-party websites linked through our platform.

Nothing in these terms excludes liability that cannot lawfully be excluded under applicable law.

8. Governing Law

These Terms of Use shall be interpreted in accordance with the applicable laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, without prejudice to any mandatory legal protections that may apply in other jurisdictions.

9. Contact and Enquiries

Questions, complaints, copyright requests, and enquiries concerning these terms may be submitted through our official Contact page.

PART B: PRIVACY POLICY

1. Our Commitment to Your Privacy

At The Sentinel Report, we respect the privacy of our readers, visitors, subscribers, contributors, and other individuals who interact with our platform.

We are committed to handling personal information responsibly, transparently, and securely.

This Privacy Policy explains what information we may collect, why we collect it, how we use it, when it may be shared, and the choices available to you.

Our privacy practices are guided by the Nigeria Data Protection Act, 2023, and other applicable data protection laws.

2. Information We Collect

Depending on how you interact with our website, we may collect the following categories of information:

Personal Information

Information you voluntarily provide through our website, including:

  • Name and email address.
  • Contact information submitted through enquiry forms.
  • Information provided when subscribing to newsletters.
  • Messages, feedback, and correspondence sent to our editorial team.

Technical Information

When you visit our website, certain technical information may be collected automatically, including:

  • Internet Protocol (IP) address.
  • Browser type and version.
  • Device and operating system information.
  • Pages visited and time spent on the website.
  • Referring websites and general browsing activity.

Cookies and Similar Technologies

We may use cookies and similar technologies to improve website functionality, understand visitor behaviour, remember preferences, and analyse website performance.

3. How We Use Your Information

Information collected through our website may be used to:

  • Respond to enquiries, complaints, and feedback.
  • Deliver newsletters and publication updates where requested.
  • Improve website performance and user experience.
  • Understand readership trends and audience interests.
  • Maintain website security and prevent fraudulent activities.
  • Manage subscriptions and other reader services.
  • Fulfil applicable legal and regulatory obligations.

We will not knowingly use personal information for purposes incompatible with the reason it was collected.

Where required by applicable law, we process personal information on an appropriate lawful basis, which may include:

  • Your consent.
  • The performance of a service or agreement you have requested.
  • Compliance with legal obligations.
  • Legitimate interests, where permitted by law and where your rights and interests are appropriately protected.
  • Other lawful grounds recognised under applicable data protection legislation.

Where processing relies on consent, you may withdraw that consent, subject to applicable legal requirements.

5. Sharing of Personal Information

The Sentinel Report does not sell or rent readers' personal information to third parties.

However, information may be shared with trusted service providers where reasonably necessary to operate our website and services.

These may include:

  • Website hosting and infrastructure providers.
  • Newsletter and email delivery services.
  • Website analytics providers.
  • Technical support and security providers.
  • Legal or regulatory authorities where disclosure is required by law.

Where third parties process information on our behalf, we expect appropriate confidentiality and data protection safeguards.

6. Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal information against unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, loss, or misuse.

However, no internet-based system or electronic storage method can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

We continuously seek to maintain appropriate safeguards for the information entrusted to us.

7. Data Retention

Personal information is retained only for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, meet applicable legal obligations, resolve disputes, and maintain legitimate business records.

When information is no longer required, appropriate steps will be taken to delete, anonymise, or securely dispose of it, subject to applicable legal requirements.

8. Your Privacy Rights

Subject to applicable law, you may have the right to:

  • Know whether we process your personal information.
  • Request access to personal information we hold about you.
  • Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
  • Request deletion of personal information where legally applicable.
  • Object to certain forms of processing.
  • Request restriction of processing in qualifying circumstances.
  • Request transfer of your personal information where applicable.
  • Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.
  • Lodge a complaint with the relevant data protection authority.

To exercise these rights, contact us through our official Contact page.

9. Cookies and Website Analytics

Our website may use essential cookies to support core functionality and additional cookies to understand readership patterns and improve performance.

Where required, non-essential cookies will only be used in accordance with applicable consent requirements.

You may manage cookie preferences through the available website settings or your browser controls.

Disabling certain cookies may affect some website features.

10. External Websites and Third-Party Services

Our articles and website pages may contain links to external platforms, social networks, news organisations, and other third-party services.

Once you leave our website, your interaction with those platforms is governed by their respective privacy policies and terms.

We encourage readers to review the privacy practices of external websites before sharing personal information with them.

11. Children's Privacy

Our website is intended for a general readership and is not specifically designed to collect personal information from children.

We do not knowingly collect children's personal information in circumstances where parental or guardian consent is required but has not been obtained.

If we become aware that such information has been collected improperly, we will take appropriate steps in accordance with applicable law.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may revise this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our operations, technology, legal obligations, or data protection practices.

Any significant changes will be published on this page with an updated effective date.

Readers are encouraged to review this policy periodically.

13. Contact Us

We value transparency and welcome questions about how personal information is collected, used, and protected.

For privacy-related enquiries, data access requests, or concerns about the handling of your personal information, please contact The Sentinel Report through our official Contact page.

The Sentinel Report

An independent monthly review of Nigerian and West African politics, economics, and security.

Edited in Lagos and Abuja.

Our commitment: Your privacy matters. Your trust matters. We remain committed to responsible journalism and the protection of the people who engage with our publication.