1. Introduction
The Independent National Electoral Commission ("INEC", "we", "our", or "us") uses essential cookies and similar web technologies on www.inecnigeria.org to ensure that the portal functions properly, maintains portal security, and preserves your preferred browsing experience.
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, the specific cookies we utilize, and the choices available to you. By using this website, you acknowledge that essential cookies may be stored as detailed below.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed onto your computer, smartphone, tablet, or browsing device when you visit an online portal. They allow websites to recognize your device, maintain active security sessions, and optimize content delivery.
- Session Cookies: Temporary files that expire and are automatically deleted when you close your browser.
- Persistent Cookies: Stored on your device for a defined retention period to remember your consent choices across return visits.
3. Categories of Cookies We Use
Strictly necessary for the operation of the portal. These cookies enable core functionality, session state, navigation stability, and form submissions.
Status: Always Active (Required)Remembers your accepted cookie preferences so that notification banners do not repeatedly appear on every subsequent page load.
Status: Functional Preference4. Cookies We Do NOT Use
The Independent National Electoral Commission operates on strict public non-commercial standards:
- We do NOT deploy behavioural or targeted advertising cookies.
- We do NOT run commercial marketing trackers or third-party ad networks.
- We do NOT sell user browsing profiling data to brokers or advertisers.
5. Managing & Disabling Cookies
You can control or delete cookies through your internet browser settings at any time (e.g. Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Safari). Please note that disabling essential cookies may impact the technical functionality and responsiveness of certain portal forms and tools.
6. Inquiries
For any questions concerning this Cookie Policy, reach us at iccc@inec.gov.ng or visit our Contact Us page.