Privacy Policy

Effective Date: February 2026

Last Updated: February 2026

At KoboKitchen (kobokitchen.com.ng), we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, disclose, and protect your personal data when you visit our website, interact with our content, or use our services.

By accessing or using KoboKitchen, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this Policy, please do not use our website.

Who We Are

KoboKitchen is a Nigerian food blog operated by Badmus Dayo, dedicated to sharing authentic, budget-friendly Nigerian recipes, cooking guides, and kitchen tips. Our website serves readers across Nigeria and the Nigerian diaspora who want to cook traditional meals without overspending.

Website: https://kobokitchen.com.ng

Email: kobokitchen7@gmail.com

Location: Nigeria

For any privacy related questions, concerns, or requests, please contact us using the email address provided above.

Information We Collect

We collect different types of information depending on how you interact with our website.

Personal Information You Provide Directly

When you voluntarily interact with KoboKitchen, we may collect:

Information Type	When Collected
Name	When you leave a comment, contact us, or subscribe
Email address	When you subscribe to our newsletter, leave a comment, or contact us
Website URL	When you optionally provide it in comment forms
Message content	When you send inquiries through our contact form

We only collect personal information that you voluntarily provide. You are never required to submit personal data to browse our recipes and content.

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit KoboKitchen, certain information is collected automatically through cookies and similar technologies:

Device and Browser Information Your browser type, browser version, operating system, and device type (mobile, tablet, or desktop).

Usage Data Pages you visit, time spent on each page, links you click, and how you navigate through our website.

Technical Data Your Internet Protocol (IP) address, approximate geographic location based on IP, referring website addresses, and access times.

Cookie Data Information stored through cookies and similar tracking technologies as described in the Cookies section below.

This automatically collected information helps us understand how visitors use our website, improve our content, and ensure our site functions properly.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

Website Operation and Improvement To maintain, operate, and improve KoboKitchen's functionality, content quality, and user experience. This includes analyzing which recipes are most popular, identifying technical issues, and optimizing page loading speeds.

Communication To respond to your comments, questions, and inquiries. If you contact us through email or our contact form, we use your information to provide helpful responses.

Newsletter and Updates If you subscribe to our newsletter, we use your email address to send you new recipes, cooking tips, and updates about KoboKitchen. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link provided in every email.

Analytics and Performance To understand website traffic patterns, measure the effectiveness of our content, and make data-driven decisions about future recipes and guides.

Advertising To display relevant advertisements through Google AdSense and support the ongoing operation of our free recipe content.

Legal Compliance To comply with applicable Nigerian laws and regulations, including the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA) 2023 and directives from the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA).

Legal Basis for Processing Your Data

Under the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA) 2023 and the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR), we process your personal data based on one or more of the following legal grounds:

Consent When you voluntarily provide your information, such as subscribing to our newsletter or submitting a comment, you consent to the processing of that data for the stated purpose.

Legitimate Interest We process certain data to pursue our legitimate interests in operating and improving KoboKitchen, provided these interests do not override your fundamental rights and freedoms.

Legal Obligation We may process your data when required to comply with Nigerian law or respond to lawful requests from government authorities.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that websites place on your device to store information about your preferences and activities. KoboKitchen uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience and understand how visitors interact with our content.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic features like page navigation and access to secure areas. The website cannot function correctly without these cookies.

Analytics Cookies These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with KoboKitchen by collecting information about pages visited, time spent on site, and navigation patterns. This data is aggregated and anonymized.

Advertising Cookies These cookies are used by Google AdSense and advertising partners to deliver relevant advertisements based on your interests and browsing history across different websites.

Functionality Cookies These cookies remember your preferences and choices to provide a more personalized experience, such as remembering if you have previously visited our site.

Managing Cookies

You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

View what cookies are stored on your device
Delete some or all cookies
Block cookies from specific or all websites
Set preferences for certain types of cookies

Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect your experience on KoboKitchen and limit some functionality.

For more information about cookies and how to manage them, visit www.aboutcookies.org or www.allaboutcookies.org.

Third Party Services

KoboKitchen uses the following third party services that may collect and process your data:

Google AdSense

Our website displays advertisements through Google AdSense to support the free content we provide. Google AdSense uses cookies, including the DoubleClick DART cookie, to serve advertisements based on your visits to KoboKitchen and other websites.

Google's advertising cookies enable it to serve ads that may be more relevant to your interests. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.

For more information about how Google collects and uses data, please review Google's Privacy Policy.

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand our website traffic and user behavior. Google Analytics collects information such as:

How you found our website
Which pages you visit and how long you stay
Your approximate geographic location
Your device and browser information

This data helps us improve our content and user experience. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect this information, and the data is aggregated and anonymized.

You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

For more details, please review Google's Privacy Policy and How Google Uses Data.

Email Marketing Services

If you subscribe to our newsletter, your email address may be stored and processed through our email marketing service provider. This service helps us send you recipes, cooking tips, and updates.

You can unsubscribe from our mailing list at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link included in every email we send.

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

We may share your data only in the following limited circumstances:

Service Providers We share data with trusted third party service providers who assist us in operating our website, conducting analytics, and delivering advertisements. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data and use it only for the purposes we specify.

Legal Requirements We may disclose your information if required to do so by Nigerian law, court order, or government regulation, or if we believe such disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, your safety, or the safety of others.

Business Transfers If KoboKitchen is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your personal data may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you of any such change and any choices you may have regarding your data.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy.

Data Type	Retention Period
Comment data	Retained for the lifetime of the comment unless you request deletion
Newsletter subscriptions	Retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion
Contact form inquiries	Retained for up to two (2) years after your last interaction
Analytics data	Aggregated data retained according to Google Analytics retention settings
Cookie data	Varies by cookie type; session cookies expire when you close your browser, while persistent cookies may last up to one (1) year

After the retention period expires, your personal data will be securely deleted or anonymized.

Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

Our security measures include:

SSL encryption (HTTPS) on all pages of our website
Regular software and plugin updates to address security vulnerabilities
Limited access to personal data on a need-to-know basis
Use of reputable third party service providers with strong security practices

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security. You use KoboKitchen at your own risk.

Your Rights Under Nigerian Data Protection Law

Under the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA) 2023 and the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR), you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

Right of Access You have the right to request confirmation of whether we hold personal data about you and to obtain a copy of that data.

Right to Rectification You have the right to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data we hold about you.

Right to Erasure You have the right to request deletion of your personal data when it is no longer necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, or when you withdraw your consent.

Right to Restrict Processing You have the right to request that we limit the processing of your personal data under certain circumstances.

Right to Data Portability You have the right to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.

Right to Object You have the right to object to the processing of your personal data for direct marketing purposes or based on legitimate interests.

Right to Withdraw Consent Where processing is based on your consent, you have the right to withdraw that consent at any time. Withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out before the withdrawal.

Right to Lodge a Complaint If you believe your data protection rights have been violated, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), the regulatory body responsible for data protection enforcement in Nigeria.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at kobokitchen7@gmail.com. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe, typically within thirty (30) days.

International Data Transfers

While KoboKitchen primarily operates in Nigeria, some of our third party service providers (such as Google) may process your data on servers located outside Nigeria.

When your data is transferred internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place consistent with the requirements of the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA) 2023 and other applicable regulations.

Children's Privacy

KoboKitchen is a general audience website focused on Nigerian recipes and cooking content. Our website is not intended for children under the age of thirteen (13) years.

We do not knowingly collect, use, or disclose personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal data from a child under 13 without verifiable parental consent, we will take immediate steps to delete that information from our systems.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided personal information to KoboKitchen, please contact us immediately at kobokitchen7@gmail.com so we can take appropriate action.

Third Party Links

KoboKitchen may contain links to external websites, social media platforms, or other online resources for your convenience and reference. These links may appear in recipes, articles, or comments.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of third party websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external sites you visit before providing personal information.

The inclusion of any external link on KoboKitchen does not imply endorsement or recommendation of that website or its content.

Comments and User-Generated Content

If you leave a comment on KoboKitchen, we collect the data shown in the comment form, along with your IP address and browser user agent string to help with spam detection.

An anonymized string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to check if you are using it. If you have a Gravatar account, your profile picture will be visible to the public alongside your comment.

Comments and associated metadata are retained for the lifetime of the comment to help us recognize and approve follow-up comments automatically instead of holding them in a moderation queue.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or improvements to our website. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page.

Significant changes will be communicated through a notice on our website. Your continued use of KoboKitchen after any modifications constitutes your acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.