Last Updated: 22 July 2026

 

This Privacy Policy explains how the Dr. Gabriel Baritulem Pidomson for Governor, Rivers State 2027 campaign collects, uses, stores, and protects information submitted through this website.

By using this website or submitting information through any form, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

 

1. Who We Are

This is the official campaign website of Dr. Gabriel Baritulem Pidomson for Governor, Rivers State 2027.

The website is used to share campaign information, receive public inquiries, organize volunteers, communicate with supporters, respond to media requests, share campaign materials, manage event interest, support diaspora engagement, and provide verified campaign updates.

For privacy-related questions, please contact the campaign through the contact form on this website.

 

2. Information We May Collect

We may collect information you choose to submit through contact forms, volunteer forms, event forms, newsletter signups, diaspora interest forms, campaign material requests, or other website features.

This may include:

Full name
Email address
Phone number
Location, city, country, or Local Government Area
Reason for contacting the campaign
Volunteer interests, skills, and availability
Event invitation details
Media organization, deadline, and request details
Diaspora location and areas of interest
Campaign material requests
Messages, comments, or other information you provide
Screenshots, links, or details submitted to report misinformation

If donation features are added to this website, donation-related information may also be collected by the approved payment or donation platform.

 

3. Information Collected Automatically

When you visit the website, certain technical information may be collected automatically, including:

Device type
Browser type
Pages visited
Time spent on the website
Referral source
General location information
IP address
Cookie and analytics data

This information helps the campaign understand website performance, improve user experience, monitor security, and evaluate which campaign information is reaching visitors.

 

4. How We Use Your Information

The campaign may use submitted information to:

Respond to questions or requests
Route inquiries to the appropriate campaign team
Organize volunteers and campaign supporters
Send campaign updates, event notices, and official communications
Coordinate media requests and press inquiries
Review event invitations and stakeholder engagement requests
Share approved campaign materials
Support diaspora engagement
Respond to misinformation or fake campaign content
Improve website content and user experience
Monitor website security and prevent misuse
Comply with applicable legal, regulatory, or campaign requirements

We will not use submitted information for purposes unrelated to the campaign without an appropriate reason or consent where required.

 

5. Campaign Communications

If you sign up for campaign updates, volunteer information, diaspora engagement, or other communications, the campaign may contact you by email, phone, SMS, WhatsApp, or other communication channels you provide.

You may request to stop receiving campaign communications at any time by using the unsubscribe option where available or by contacting the campaign through the website form.

 

6. Political and Campaign-Related Information

Because this is a campaign website, some information you submit may indicate your interest in Dr. Gabriel Pidomson’s campaign, volunteer activities, political engagement, or campaign communications.

The campaign will use this information only for campaign-related purposes, including outreach, organizing, supporter communication, volunteer coordination, event engagement, and official campaign updates.

 

7. How We Share Information

The campaign may share information only when necessary for campaign operations, communication, compliance, or security.

Information may be shared with:

Authorized campaign staff
Approved volunteers or organizers, where needed for outreach
Campaign consultants or service providers
Website, email, analytics, SMS, donation, or form-processing platforms
Event organizers or campaign representatives, where relevant to your request
Media or communications staff, if you submit a press inquiry
Legal, regulatory, or public authorities where required by law
Security or technical support providers if needed to protect the website

We do not sell personal information.

 

8. Service Providers and Third-Party Platforms

This website may use third-party services for forms, email communication, analytics, hosting, social media, video embeds, donation processing, or campaign management.

These providers may process information on behalf of the campaign or according to their own privacy policies. Visitors should review the privacy policies of third-party platforms when using external links, donation tools, social media pages, or embedded services.

 

9. Cookies and Analytics

This website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve performance, understand visitor activity, remember preferences, support security, and measure campaign communication reach.

Cookies may help us understand which pages are most visited, how users find the website, and what information is most useful to visitors.

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Some website features may not work properly if cookies are disabled.

 

10. Data Storage and Security

The campaign takes reasonable steps to protect information submitted through the website from unauthorized access, misuse, loss, or disclosure.

These steps may include access controls, secure website hosting, password protection, limited internal access, and use of trusted service providers.

No website or online system can guarantee complete security. Visitors should avoid submitting unnecessary sensitive information through website forms.

 

11. Data Retention

The campaign will keep personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for campaign purposes, legal requirements, security needs, communication records, volunteer coordination, media management, event planning, or compliance obligations.

When information is no longer needed, the campaign may delete, anonymize, archive, or securely store it as appropriate.

 

12. International Visitors and Diaspora Users

Rivers people and campaign supporters may access this website from outside Nigeria.

If you submit information from another country, your information may be processed in Nigeria or by service providers located in other countries. By submitting information, you understand that your information may be transferred or processed outside your current location where necessary for campaign operations.

 

13. Children’s Privacy

This website is intended for general campaign communication and public information.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without appropriate consent. If a parent or guardian believes a child has submitted personal information through this website, they may contact the campaign through the contact form to request review or deletion.

 

14. Your Privacy Choices

Depending on applicable law, you may request to:

Access the information you submitted
Correct inaccurate information
Withdraw consent for certain communications
Request deletion of information where appropriate
Object to certain uses of your information
Request that the campaign stop contacting you
Ask how your information is being used

To make a privacy request, please contact the campaign through the form on this website and select the most relevant inquiry category.

The NDPC describes data protection as covering how personal data is collected, used, stored, disclosed, restricted, erased, or destroyed under the Nigeria Data Protection Act framework.

 

15. Links to Other Websites

This website may contain links to news articles, social media platforms, video platforms, donation platforms, party websites, government resources, or other third-party websites.

The campaign is not responsible for the privacy practices, content, security, or accuracy of external websites. Visitors should review the privacy policies of any third-party websites they visit.

 

16. Updates to This Privacy Policy

The campaign may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date.

Continued use of the website after updates are posted means you accept the revised Privacy Policy.