Last updated: 25/08/2026
1. Introduction
Atlantic Television Network (“ATN”, “we”, “us” or “our”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect through our website, mobile applications and online services, how we use it, and the choices you have.
2. Information we collect
We may collect the following types of information:
- Information you provide directly — such as your name, email address, phone number and profile photo when you sign up as a citizen reporter, submit a contact form, leave a comment, or apply for an admin account.
- Content you submit — including citizen reports, photographs, comments and other materials you choose to share with us.
- Technical information — such as your IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited and the dates/times of your visits.
- Cookies and similar technologies — small data files placed on your device to help us understand how our services are used and to improve your experience.
3. How we use your information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide, operate and improve our website, live player, video archive and news services.
- Process and publish citizen reports and comments submitted by users.
- Respond to enquiries, partnership requests and advertising interest.
- Send administrative updates and, where you have agreed, marketing communications.
- Maintain the security of our platforms and prevent misuse.
- Analyse usage trends so we can improve content and user experience.
4. Cookies and tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies to remember your preferences, understand how visitors interact with our site, and deliver a better experience. You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some features of the site.
5. Sharing of information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with:
- Service providers — trusted third parties who help us host, analyse and secure our services (for example, cloud hosting, analytics and email delivery providers).
- Legal authorities — when required by law, court order or to protect our rights, users or the public.
- Publicly visible content — any citizen report, comment or other content you submit for publication may be displayed publicly on our website.
6. Data retention
We keep your information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this policy, or as required by law. Citizen reports and published comments may remain visible for as long as the content remains relevant and publicly available.
7. Your choices
You can:
- Update or delete your citizen reporter account by contacting us.
- Opt out of marketing emails by following the unsubscribe link in any message.
- Request information about the personal data we hold about you.
8. Security
We take reasonable administrative, technical and physical measures to protect your information from loss, misuse or unauthorised access. No online service can be completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
9. Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Last updated” date at the top of the page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
10. Contact us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please contact us:
- Email: info@atlanticnetwork.tv
- Phone: +234 913 483 4892
You can also reach us through our contact page.