Effective Date: Feb 22, 2025
At CityNews.co.ke, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you visit our website.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of information:
- Personal Information: such as your name, email address, or any other details you voluntarily provide when subscribing to our newsletter or contacting us.
- Non-Personal Information: including your IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and other analytics data collected automatically via cookies and third-party services.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide and improve our content, services, and user experience
- Respond to your inquiries or feedback
- Send newsletters or updates (only if you opt-in)
- Monitor and analyze website traffic and performance
- Comply with legal obligations
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
CityNews.co.ke uses cookies and similar tracking technologies (such as Google Analytics) to understand how users interact with our site. Cookies help us:
- Analyze website traffic
- Personalize content
- Improve user experience
You can disable cookies through your browser settings, but some parts of the site may not function properly without them.
4. Third-Party Services
We may use third-party tools and services, such as:
- Google Analytics for web analytics
- Google AdSense or other advertising partners to display relevant ads
These third-party providers may collect data to provide their services. They operate under their own privacy policies.
5. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to others. However, we may disclose your data when:
- Required by law or legal processes
- Necessary to protect our rights or safety
- Collaborating with service providers who assist us in running the website (under confidentiality agreements)
6. Your Rights and Choices
As a user, you have the right to:
- Access or update your personal information
- Request that we delete your data
- Opt out of receiving marketing communications
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at admin@citynews.co.ke.
7. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no method of online transmission is 100% secure.
8. External Links
Our website may contain links to external websites. Please note that we are not responsible for the privacy practices of other sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before submitting personal information.
9. Children’s Privacy
CityNews.co.ke is not intended for use by children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we learn that a child has provided us with information, we will delete it immediately.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. We encourage you to review the policy periodically.
11.Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
📧 Email: admin@citynews.co.ke
🌐 Website: https://www.citynews.co.ke
