Last Updated: 10 February 2026
1. Introduction
First Five Magazine (“First Five,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) values your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and share your data, in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Nigerian Data Protection Regulation (NDPR).
By accessing or using our website, you consent to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree, please refrain from using our website or services.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of personal information:
- Contact information such as your name and email address when you subscribe to newsletters or submit content.
- Information you provide voluntarily when contacting us, submitting feedback, or interacting with our forms.
- Non-personal information such as IP addresses, browser type, operating system, and usage data collected automatically via cookies and analytics tools.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal information to:
- Provide and manage subscriptions to newsletters and updates.
- Respond to inquiries, requests, or support messages.
- Improve our website, content, and services.
- Comply with legal obligations.
We will only process your personal data for legitimate purposes and in accordance with applicable laws.
4. Third-Party Tools and Services
First Five Magazine uses third-party services to enhance the user experience. Examples include:
- Social media auto-posters
- Brevo platform for newsletter sign-ups
- Cookies and analytics tools for social media platforms and general site analytics
Please note that we do not control these third-party services, and their own privacy policies govern how they use and store your information. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these third parties for full transparency.
5. Cookies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to understand user behaviour, personalise content, and improve the website experience. Cookies may also be set by third-party services embedded on our site. You may disable cookies in your browser settings; however, this may affect the functionality of some features.
6. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
If you are located in the European Union, we rely on the following legal bases to process your personal data:
- Your consent, for example when subscribing to our newsletter.
- Legitimate interests, such as improving website functionality or protecting our services.
- Compliance with legal obligations.
7. Data Retention
We will retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.
8. Your Rights
Under GDPR and NDPR, you have the following rights:
- The right to access your personal data.
- The right to correct or update your information.
- The right to request deletion of your data.
- The right to object to processing for marketing purposes.
- The right to withdraw consent at any time.
If you no longer wish to receive newsletters or want your information removed, you can:
- Click the “unsubscribe” link at the bottom of any email from First Five Magazine.
- Or send a request to ask@firstfive.cc asking for your personal data to be deleted.
9. Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorised access, loss, or disclosure. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection of your data.
10. Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share your data:
- With trusted third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as newsletter management, website hosting, or analytics.
- When required by law or to protect our rights.
All third-party providers are contractually obligated to maintain confidentiality and comply with applicable data protection laws.
11. International Data Transfers
Some of our third-party service providers may store or process data outside Nigeria or the European Union. Where this occurs, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with GDPR and NDPR requirements.
12. Updates to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. Continued use of our website after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.
13. Contact Information
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding your personal data, please contact us at:
Email: ask@firstfive.cc
Website: https://firstfive.cc