Privacy Policy.

Anakos Diabetes Wellness ("we", "us", "our") is a health and wellness blog focused on diabetes management, education, tips, and related content, owned and operated by Anakos United Nig. Ltd. ("the Company"), a company incorporated in Nigeria.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data responsibly in accordance with the Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023 (NDPA), the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (where applicable), and other relevant laws. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, store, and protect personal data when you visit our website https://anakosdiabeteswellness.blogspot.com/ (the "Blog").

By using the Blog, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Blog.

1. Who We Are (Data Controller)

Data Controller: Anakos United Nig. Ltd.

Address: No. 12, Sanni Ojo Street,

Off Jonathan Coker Road,

Fagba, Lagos,Nigeria.

Email: anakosunited@gmail.com.

We act as the Data Controller under the NDPA for personal data processed through the Blog.

2. Information We Collect

We collect limited personal data, primarily through Blogger's built-in features and third-party services:

Automatically Collected Data (via cookies and similar technologies):

IP address
Browser type and version
Operating system
Device information
Pages visited, time spent, referral sources
Approximate location (from IP)

Data You Provide Voluntarily:

Name, email address, and any other details if you comment on a post, contact us via any form (if available), or subscribe to updates (if enabled).
Any personal health information you choose to share in comments (we advise against sharing sensitive health details publicly).

Health-Related Note: This Blog provides general diabetes wellness information and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal data (e.g., health data under NDPA categories) unless you voluntarily share it.

3. How We Collect Information

Blogger Platform and Google Services: The Blog is hosted on Blogger.com (owned by Google LLC). Google collects data as described in Google's Privacy Policy.
Cookies and Tracking: We use cookies (small files stored on your device) for functionality, analytics, and possibly ads. This includes Google Analytics and potentially Google AdSense (if ads are displayed).
Third-Party Services: Any embedded content, links, or plugins may collect data in accordance with their policies.

4. How We Use Your Information

We use collected data to:

Operate, maintain, and improve the Blog
Analyze usage trends and enhance content (e.g., popular diabetes topics)
Respond to comments or inquiries
Comply with legal obligations
Prevent fraud or misuse

We do not use your data for automated decision-making or profiling that produces legal effects.

5. Lawful Basis for Processing

Under the NDPA, our processing is based on:

Legitimate interests (e.g., Blog analytics and security)
Consent (e.g., for certain cookies – see our Cookie Notice if separate)
Contract (if you engage in any interactive features)
Legal obligations

6. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal data. We may share data with:

Google LLC (as Blogger host and for analytics/ads) – subject to Google's policies
Service providers (e.g., hosting, analytics) under strict confidentiality
Authorities if required by Nigerian law or court order

7. International Data Transfers

As the Blog uses Google services (based in the US and other countries), data may be transferred outside Nigeria. Such transfers are covered by appropriate safeguards (e.g., Google's Data Processing Terms aligned with adequacy decisions or standard contractual clauses where applicable).

8. Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse (e.g., secure Blogger settings). However, no system is 100% secure. You use the Blog at your own risk.

9. Data Retention

We retain data only as long as necessary: