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Introduction

The Meridiem ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website (The Meridiem - Coming Soon ) and use our services.

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Information We Collect

Information You Provide

Account Information: When you create an account, we collect your name, email address, password, and optional profile information.

Newsletter Subscriptions: Email address and communication preferences.

Payment Information: Billing details for subscriptions or purchases (processed through secure third-party payment processors).

User Content: Comments, tips, story submissions, and other content you provide.

Correspondence: Communications with our editorial, support, or business teams.

Information Collected Automatically

Usage Data: Pages viewed, time spent, click patterns, referral sources, and interaction with content.

Device Information: Browser type, operating system, IP address, device identifiers, and similar technical data.

Cookies: See our Cookie Policy for detailed information about how we use cookies and tracking technologies.

Information from Third Parties

Social Media: If you interact with our social media accounts or use social login features, we may receive information from those platforms consistent with your settings.

Analytics Providers: We use third-party analytics services that collect information about your use of our services.

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How We Use Your Information

Service Delivery: Provide, maintain, and improve The Meridiem's services and content.

Communication: Send newsletters, updates, and respond to your inquiries.

Personalization: Customize content and recommendations based on your interests.

Analytics: Understand how our audience uses our services to improve content and user experience.

Security: Detect, prevent, and respond to security incidents, fraud, or illegal activity.

Legal Compliance: Meet legal obligations and enforce our terms of service.

Marketing: With your consent, send promotional materials about The Meridiem or partner offerings.

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How We Share Your Information

Service Providers: We share information with vendors who help us operate our business (hosting, analytics, payment processing, email delivery).

Business Transfers: If The Meridiem is acquired or merged, your information may be transferred to the new entity.

Legal Requirements: We may disclose information when required by law or to protect our rights, safety, or property.

Aggregated Data: We may share anonymized, aggregated data that cannot identify you personally.

With Your Consent: We may share information for other purposes with your explicit consent.

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

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Data Retention

We retain your information as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. We may retain certain information for legitimate business purposes or legal requirements even after account closure.

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Your Rights and Choices

Access: Request a copy of personal information we hold about you.

Correction: Update or correct your information through your account settings.

Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal retention requirements.

Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing emails using the link in any message.

Do Not Track: We respond to Do Not Track signals and similar mechanisms.

Cookie Management: Control cookies through your browser settings or our cookie preference center.

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@themeridiem.com.

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International Users

The Meridiem is based in [Your Country]. If you access our services from outside this jurisdiction, your information may be transferred to and processed in [Your Country] under its data protection laws.

For EU residents, we comply with GDPR requirements. You have rights including access, rectification, erasure, data portability, and objection to processing.

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Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information, including encryption, access controls, and secure data storage. However, no internet transmission is completely secure. Use strong passwords and protect your account credentials.

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Children's Privacy

The Meridiem is not directed to children under 16. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 16. If you believe we have collected information from a child, contact us immediately.

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Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We'll notify you of material changes by email or prominent notice on our website. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

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Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices:

Email: privacy@themeridiem.com
Mail: The Meridiem, F1 Lagos City Mall Onikan, Island, Lagos 101231