Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: October 30, 2026

Last Updated: October 30, 2026

At The Roving Pen (“breaking authentic stories beyond borders”), accessible from https://therovingpen.com.ng, one of our main priorities is the privacy of our visitors. This Privacy Policy document contains types of information that is collected and recorded by The Roving Pen and how we use it.

If you have additional questions or require more information about our Privacy Policy, do not hesitate to contact us at therovingpen@gmail.com.

1. General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) & Cookie Policy

The Roving Pen is a data controller of your information. Our legal basis for collecting and using the personal information described in this Privacy Policy depends on the Personal Information we collect and the specific context in which we collect the information:

• The Roving Pen needs to perform a contract with you.
• You have given The Roving Pen permission to do so.
• Processing your personal information is in The Roving Pen’s legitimate interests.
• The Roving Pen needs to comply with the law.

2. Log Files

The Roving Pen follows a standard procedure of using log files. These files log visitors when they visit websites. All hosting companies do this as part of hosting services’ analytics. The information collected by log files includes:

• Internet Protocol (IP) addresses
• Browser type and Internet Service Provider (ISP)
• Date and time stamp, referring/exit pages
• Number of clicks

This information is not linked to any information that is personally identifiable. The purpose of the information is for analyzing trends, administering the site, tracking users’ movement on the website, and gathering demographic information.

3. Cookies and Web Beacons

Like any other website, The Roving Pen uses ‘cookies’. These cookies are used to store information including visitors’ preferences, and the pages on the website that the visitor accessed or visited. The information is used to optimize the users’ experience by customizing our web page content based on visitors’ browser type and/or other information.

4. Google DoubleClick DART Cookie & Third-Party Advertisers

Google is one of the third-party vendors on our site. It also uses cookies, known as DART cookies, to serve ads to our site visitors based upon their visit to our website and other sites on the internet.

• Visitors may choose to decline the use of DART cookies by visiting the Google ad and content network Privacy Policy at the following URL: https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads
• Third-party ad servers or ad networks use technologies like cookies, JavaScript, or Web Beacons that are used in their respective advertisements and links that appear on The Roving Pen. They automatically receive your IP address when this occurs.
• Note that The Roving Pen has no access to or control over these cookies that are used by third-party advertisers.

5. Third-Party Privacy Policies

The Roving Pen’s Privacy Policy does not apply to other advertisers or websites. Thus, we are advising you to consult the respective Privacy Policies of these third-party ad servers for more detailed information. It may include their practices and instructions about how to opt-out of certain options.

6. Children’s Information

Another part of our priority is adding protection for children while using the internet. We encourage parents and guardians to observe, participate in, and/or monitor and guide their online activity.

The Roving Pen does not knowingly collect any Personal Identifiable Information from children under the age of 13. If you think that your child provided this kind of information on our website, we strongly encourage you to contact us immediately at therovingpen@gmail.com and we will do our best efforts to promptly remove such information from our records.

Terms of Service & Disclaimer

1. Editorial Integrity & Content Disclaimer

All news reportage, opinion pieces, feature stories, and media published by The Roving Pen are produced under strict journalistic standards of objectivity, fairness, and balance. While we strive to present accurate and verified facts, content is provided “as is” for informational purposes.

2. Intellectual Property Rights

Unless otherwise stated, The Roving Pen and/or its licensors own the intellectual property rights for all material published on this site. All intellectual property rights are reserved. You may access this from The Roving Pen for your own personal use subjected to restrictions set in these terms and conditions.

You must not:

• Republish material from The Roving Pen without clear attribution or written consent.
• Sell, rent, or sub-license material from The Roving Pen.
• Reproduce, duplicate, or copy material for commercial exploitation.

3. Contact Us

For legal inquiries, copyright concerns (DMCA), or privacy questions, please reach out to us at:

• Email: therovingpen@gmail.com
• Phone / Hotline: +234 818 331 9097
• Address: Onsa’s Compound, 21, Tinubu Street, Oke Sokori, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria.