At Voice of Kenya, your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal information when you visit our website, access our content, or interact with us through other channels.
By using our website (voiceofkenya.org), you agree to the terms outlined in this policy.
1. Information We Collect
We collect both personal and non-personal information to provide and improve our services.
a) Personal Information
We may collect personal information when you:
- Subscribe to our newsletter
- Submit a contact form or inquiry
- Comment on articles
- Participate in surveys or contests
This information may include:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number (if provided)
- IP address
- Social media handles (if used to log in or interact)
b) Non-Personal Information
This includes:
- Browser type and version
- Device type
- Pages visited and time spent
- Referring websites
- General location data (e.g., country or city)
We use cookies, analytics tools (like Google Analytics), and server logs to collect this data.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Deliver and personalize content
- Improve website performance and user experience
- Respond to inquiries and feedback
- Send newsletters or email updates (only with your consent)
- Monitor and prevent fraud or misuse
- Comply with legal obligations
3. Sharing of Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.
We may share your data:
- With trusted service providers (e.g., email delivery platforms, analytics tools)
- To comply with legal requirements or government requests
- To protect the rights and safety of Voice of Kenya, our users, or others
All third-party partners are required to keep your data secure and use it only for the intended purpose.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Remember your preferences
- Understand user behavior
- Deliver targeted advertising (if applicable)
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect website functionality.
5. Data Security
We take reasonable steps to protect your information using encryption, secure servers, and access controls. However, no system is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your data.
6. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
7. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Correct or update your information
- Request deletion of your data (subject to legal limitations)
- Withdraw consent (where applicable)
8. Children’s Privacy
Voice of Kenya is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we become aware of such data, we will delete it promptly.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. When we do, we will revise the “Effective Date” at the top. We encourage you to review this page regularly.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us:
Email: contact@voiceofkenya.org