Your privacy matters. Here's how we handle your data.
Welcome to VIBEGISTS. We know that reading a privacy policy isn't exactly how anyone plans to spend their evening — but we've written this one to actually be readable. If you've ever wondered what happens to your information when you visit a website, this page explains exactly that, as it relates to vibegists.com.
Please take a few minutes to go through it. By continuing to use our site, you're agreeing to what's outlined here.
VIBEGISTS (accessible at vibegists.com) is an entertainment news and media platform covering celebrity news, Nollywood, Hollywood, music, lifestyle, and trending pop culture stories. We're based online and serve readers across Nigeria and beyond.
If you have any questions about this policy or how we handle your data, you can reach us at:
📧 Email: enquiries@vibegists.com
🌐 Website: https://vibegists.com
We want to be straightforward about this. There are two types of information we deal with: information you give us voluntarily, and information collected automatically when you visit the site.
If you reach out to us through our contact form, subscribe to any newsletter, or leave a comment on a post, you'll typically be sharing:
We only use this to respond to you or keep in touch if you've signed up for updates. We don't sell it. We don't pass it to random third parties. Simple as that.
Like virtually every website on the internet, our servers and third-party tools collect certain data automatically when you visit. This includes:
This data is used in aggregate to understand how our content is performing and how we can improve the experience for our readers.
Yes, we use cookies. And we want to be honest about why.
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences, understand traffic patterns, and — in our case — serve relevant advertisements.
Essential Cookies
These are required for the site to function. Without them, things like page navigation or secure areas wouldn't work properly.
Analytics Cookies
We use Google Analytics to understand how readers are engaging with our content — which articles are popular, how long people stay, where they come from. This helps us write better content and fix things that aren't working.
Advertising Cookies
If and when we display third-party advertisements on our site, those ad providers may use cookies to show you ads more relevant to your interests. These cookies are set by the ad provider — not by us — and are governed by the provider's own privacy policy. We will update this section with specific details as our advertising arrangements develop.
Most browsers give you the option to block or delete cookies through their settings. Here's how to do it in the most common browsers:
Keep in mind that blocking certain cookies may affect how parts of our site function.
Here's what we actually do with the information we collect:
We do not use your data for anything that isn't described in this policy. If that ever changes, we'll update this page and let you know.
We don't sell your personal information. We're not in that business.
However, like most websites, we work with a small number of trusted service providers who help us operate:
Each of these providers has their own privacy policy and operates under their own data practices. We only share the minimum information necessary to use their services.
We may also disclose information if required by law, to comply with a legal process, or to protect the rights and safety of VIBEGISTS, our readers, or the public.
We don't hold onto your data longer than necessary.
Depending on where you're located, you may have certain rights regarding your personal data. These include:
To exercise any of these rights, email us at enquiries@vibegists.com and we'll respond within a reasonable timeframe.
If you're in the European Economic Area (EEA) or the United Kingdom, you also have rights under GDPR. If you're in California, the CCPA applies to you. We honor these rights regardless of where you're based, because it's the right thing to do.
VIBEGISTS is an entertainment platform intended for general audiences. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If we discover that we've inadvertently collected such information, we will delete it promptly.
If you believe a child under 13 has submitted personal information through our site, please contact us immediately at enquiries@vibegists.com.
Our articles occasionally link out to other websites — whether it's a streaming platform, a source publication, or a relevant external resource. Once you click away from vibegists.com, this privacy policy no longer applies.
We're not responsible for the privacy practices of other websites, and we encourage you to read their policies before sharing any personal information with them.
We take reasonable precautions to protect the information on our platform. Our site uses HTTPS encryption, and we rely on reputable hosting infrastructure. That said, no website can guarantee 100% security — the internet doesn't work that way. We'll do our part, and we ask that you also be mindful of what you share online.
From time to time, we may update this privacy policy — whether because of changes in how we operate, new legal requirements, or simply to make things clearer. When we make significant changes, we'll update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page.
We recommend checking back occasionally, especially if you're a regular reader. Continuing to use the site after changes are posted means you accept the updated policy.
If you have questions, concerns, or requests related to this privacy policy or your personal data, please don't hesitate to get in touch:
VIBEGISTS
📧 Email: enquiries@vibegists.com
🌐 Website: https://vibegists.com/contact
We take these matters seriously and will do our best to respond promptly.