Welcome to thesaga.com.ng (the “Site”, “we”, “us”, “our”). We value your privacy and aim to be transparent about how we use cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our Site. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, how third-parties (including Google) may use them, and your choices regarding cookies.
By continuing to browse or use our Site, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy (unless you have actively opted out). If you are visiting from the European Economic Area (EEA), the United Kingdom, Switzerland or any other jurisdiction that requires prior consent, we implement a cookie banner/consent mechanism as required.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, smartphone) when you visit websites. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the website operators.
Cookies can be “first-party” (set by our Site) or “third-party” (set by other domains). Some cookies are strictly necessary for the Site to function; others help us improve your experience or serve you relevant advertisements.
How we use cookies
On our Site we use cookies for various purposes, including:
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To remember your preferences (for example, language choice or display settings);
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To analyse how you use the Site (for example via analytics tools) so we can improve our content and performance;
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To serve advertisements (including via Google AdSense) tailored to you (if you have given consent) or non-personalised ads (if you do not give consent or law requires so).
Because we monetise the Site using Google AdSense, Google (and its partners) may set cookies or other tracking technologies when you visit our Site, click on ads, or visit other websites. According to Google:
“When users visit a Google partner’s website, a cookie may be dropped on that end user’s browser.” Google Help+1
“Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on a user’s prior visits to your website or other websites.”
Third-party cookies (including Google)
We use Google AdSense to display adverts on our Site. Google (and other ad networks we work with) may use cookies, web beacons, device identifiers and other technologies to:
- Collect information about your visits and browsing across websites — including this Site and other sites — in order to provide personalized advertising (interest-based ads) or, if personalized ads are disabled or not permitted, non-personalised ads. Google Help+1
- Measure and report ad impressions, clicks and performance.
- Prevent fraud and ensure quality in advertising.
You may opt out of personalised advertising by Google by visiting the following link: Google Ads Settings (when you are signed into Google) or by visiting www.aboutads.info for a broader vendor-opt-out.
We may also work with other third-party vendors or ad networks. If we do, we will provide notification of who they are and links to their opt-out tools (if available).
Cookies we use – categories and examples
Here is an overview of the types of cookies we use or may be used on our Site (or via third parties). This list is illustrative and may change based on updates to our technology.
Specific example for Google AdSense cookies:
According to Google’s help page:
“AdSense sends a cookie to the user’s browser after any impression, click, or other activity that results in a call to our servers… The third-party cookies used by AdSense for advertising purposes may be associated with the doubleclick.net or country-specific Google domains such as google.com.”
Consent and your choices
Visitors from the EEA / UK / Switzerland
If you are visiting from a jurisdiction where cookie and privacy rules require prior consent (for example the EEA, UK, Switzerland), we will show you a cookie banner or pop-up on your first visit (or until you’ve made your choice). You will be given the option to:
- Accept all cookies (including advertising/targeting cookies)
- Reject non-essential cookies (i.e., only strictly necessary cookies will be used)
- Manage preferences (e.g., enable or disable specific categories)
We use a Consent Management Platform (CMP) and will not set non-essential cookies (such as advertising targeting cookies) until you have given your affirmative consent. For personalised advertising (such as via AdSense) we follow the requirements of Google’s EU User Consent Policy. Google Help+1
All visitors – opt-out / change preferences
Even if you accepted cookies previously, you may change your preferences at any time. To do so:
- Use the cookie banner/settings mechanism (if available on our Site);
- Clear cookies from your browser (this will reset your preferences);
- Use Google’s opt-out tool for personalized advertising: Google Ads Settings
- Use your browser settings to disable or restrict cookies (note: this may affect certain functionality of the Site).
How we protect your data and where it is stored
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, so while we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Cookies may be stored on servers or devices located in different countries and jurisdictions. When you give your consent for the use of cookies (including cookies set by third parties), you understand and agree that your data may be transferred and processed in jurisdictions outside your own country (including Nigeria or other countries).
Retention of cookies
The duration of cookies set by us or by third parties may vary. Some cookies will expire when you close your browser (session cookies); others may persist for a longer period (persistent cookies). Unless otherwise stated, cookies remain valid for no longer than 24 months, but this may vary depending on the specific cookie and partner. You may clear cookies at any time via your browser settings.
Changes to this Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. We will post the updated version on this page and update the “Last updated” date. We encourage you to review this page periodically. If the changes are substantial, we may provide a more prominent notice.
Contact us
If you have any questions, comments or requests regarding our Cookie Policy, or want to exercise your rights, please contact us at:
https://abroad.thesaga.com.ng/contact-us/
https://abroad.thesaga.com.ng/
This Cookie Policy is part of our broader Privacy Policy. Please also review our Privacy Policy for further details about how we collect, use and share your personal data.
Last updated: 11/24/2025