Privacy Policy

Last Updated: February 6, 2026

Introduction

Travel StoryBasic (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website https://travel.storybasic.com.ng (the “Site”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website. Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the site.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

This information may include your name, email address, country of residence, educational background, and any other information you choose to provide.

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our Site, we automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing activity, including:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Referring website addresses
  • Pages viewed and time spent on pages
  • Access times and dates
  • Device identifiers

How We Collect Information

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing behavior. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us improve our services and your experience.

Types of cookies we use:

  • Essential Cookies: Necessary for the website to function properly
  • Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website
  • Advertising Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements to you

Google Services Integration

Our website uses various Google services that may collect and process your data:

Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and user behavior. Google Analytics collects information such as how often users visit our site, what pages they visit, and what other sites they used prior to coming to our site. Google Analytics uses cookies and may collect your IP address. The information generated by the cookie about your use of the website will be transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the United States and other countries.

You can opt-out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

Google AdSense
We may use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our Site. Google AdSense uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website or other websites. Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visit to our Site and/or other sites on the Internet.

You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google’s Ads Settings: https://www.google.com/settings/ads

DoubleClick Cookie
Google uses the DoubleClick cookie to enable it and its partners to serve ads based on your visits to our Site and/or other sites on the Internet. You may opt out of the use of the DoubleClick Cookie for interest-based advertising by visiting the Google Ads Settings page or aboutads.info.

Third-Party Analytics and Advertising Partners

In addition to Google services, we may work with other third-party analytics and advertising partners who use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about your activities on our Site and other websites to provide you targeted advertising based on your browsing activities and interests.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

  • To operate and maintain our website: Ensuring proper functionality and user experience
  • To improve our services: Understanding how users interact with our content to make improvements
  • To communicate with you: Responding to your inquiries, comments, and requests sent to contactwithphilip@travel.storybasic.com.ng
  • To send you updates: Providing scholarship alerts, website updates, and relevant information (only if you’ve opted in)
  • To analyze website usage: Monitoring and analyzing trends, usage, and activities through Google Analytics
  • To display advertisements: Showing relevant ads through Google AdSense and other advertising partners
  • To prevent fraud and abuse: Protecting our website and users from malicious activities
  • To comply with legal obligations: Meeting legal and regulatory requirements

Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

If you are from the European Economic Area (EEA), our legal basis for collecting and using your personal information depends on the specific context:

  • Consent: You have given us permission to process your personal data for specific purposes
  • Legitimate Interests: Processing is necessary for our legitimate interests (such as improving our services) and does not override your rights
  • Legal Obligation: Processing is necessary to comply with the law

Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When we no longer need your information, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

Automatically collected data through Google Analytics and other analytics tools is typically retained according to the default settings of those services (usually 26 months for Google Analytics) unless we adjust these settings.

Your Data Protection Rights (GDPR)

If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the following data protection rights:

  • Right to Access: You can request copies of your personal data
  • Right to Rectification: You can request that we correct any inaccurate information
  • Right to Erasure: You can request that we delete your personal data under certain conditions
  • Right to Restrict Processing: You can request that we restrict the processing of your personal data under certain conditions
  • Right to Object: You can object to our processing of your personal data under certain conditions
  • Right to Data Portability: You can request that we transfer your data to another organization or directly to you under certain conditions
  • Right to Withdraw Consent: If we rely on your consent to process your data, you have the right to withdraw that consent at any time

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at contactwithphilip@travel.storybasic.com.ng. We will respond to your request within one month.

Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at contactwithphilip@travel.storybasic.com.ng, and we will delete such information from our systems.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and maintained on computers located outside of your country or jurisdiction where data protection laws may differ. If you are located outside Nigeria and choose to provide information to us, please note that we may transfer your data to Nigeria or other countries and process it there.

For EEA residents, we ensure that adequate safeguards are in place when transferring your data internationally, in compliance with GDPR requirements.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, please note that no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

Third-Party Websites

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites, including scholarship provider websites, universities, and other educational resources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have specific rights regarding your personal information:

  • Right to Know: You can request information about the categories and specific pieces of personal information we’ve collected
  • Right to Delete: You can request deletion of your personal information
  • Right to Opt-Out: You can opt-out of the sale of your personal information (Note: We do not sell personal information)
  • Right to Non-Discrimination: You have the right not to receive discriminatory treatment for exercising your privacy rights

To exercise these rights, contact us at contactwithphilip@travel.storybasic.com.ng.

Cookie Consent and Management

When you first visit our Site, you may be presented with a cookie consent banner. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

  • View what cookies are stored and delete them individually
  • Block third-party cookies
  • Block cookies from specific sites
  • Block all cookies
  • Delete all cookies when you close your browser

Please note that blocking or deleting cookies may impact your experience on our Site and may prevent certain features from functioning properly.

How to Manage Cookies by Browser:

  • Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
  • Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
  • Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data
  • Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. When we make changes, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this policy. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

If we make material changes to this policy, we may notify you by prominently posting a notice on our Site or by sending you an email to the address you provided (if applicable).

Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Email: contactwithphilip@travel.storybasic.com.ng
Website: https://travel.storybasic.com.ng
Business Name: Travel StoryBasic Nigeria

For GDPR-related inquiries or to exercise your data protection rights, please include “GDPR Request” in your email subject line.

Complaints

If you are located in the EEA and believe we have not adequately addressed your privacy concerns, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

Consent Acknowledgment

By using Travel StoryBasic (https://travel.storybasic.com.ng), you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your information as described herein.