Privacy Policy
1. Who We Are / Data Controller
Khabari News is managed and published by Khabari Media Ltd, a communication company registered under the laws of Kenya. Address: Twin Towers, 4th Floor, Galana Road, Kilimani, Nairobi, GPO 00100, Kenya. Phone: +254 712 345 678. Email: [email protected].
2. Scope of Policy
This privacy declaration reviews how we handle, process, archive, and manage private information when readers open our news platform, submit contact forms, register subscriptions, or otherwise interact with Khabari News services.
3. Information We Collect
We collect personal information through several methods:
- Data Shared Directly by You: Names, electronic mail addresses, telephone numbers, subscription options, and details provided when submitting forms on our site.
- Data Collected Automatically: IP identifiers, dynamic internet addresses, browsers, specific OS varieties, click habits, reading duration, and page interactions.
- Data collected from third parties: Analytics data providers and digital ad monitors.
4. Purposes and Legal Bases for Processing Data
| Purpose of Processing | Data Category Used | Legal Basis (Kenya DP Act 2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Providing news feeds & subscription services | E-mail, name, subscription choice | Performance of contract |
| Responding to contact desk enquiries | Name, phone, message contents | Legitimate business interests |
| Audience analytics & platform improvement | IP addresses, browsing history, cookies | User-given consent |
5. Cookies, Analytics & Google Consent Mode v2
Our platform implements a cookie verification model. Before obtaining your clear decision on the consent banner, non-essential profiling, advertising trackers, and analytics systems remain in a restricted block. To understand more, please consult our Cookie Policy.
6. Data Sharing & Third-Party Outlets
We do not sell reader lists or distribute user database assets to commercial partners. Relevant data blocks may be transferred to secure system providers (such as hosting nodes, e-mail relay tools, and billing partners) only to serve core processing operations. We may also transfer data if officially requested by Kenyan courts or law authorities.
7. International Data Storage
Personal datasets are held securely on encrypted web server clusters. We ensure servers located outside of Kenya adhere strictly to the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) safety rules.
8. Storage Durations
We maintain reader datasets for as long as your corporate subscription is operational or as needed to resolve customer support tickets, coordinate general bookkeeping, or meet legal requirements.
9. Your Legal Rights
According to the Kenya Data Protection Act 2019, readers have the right to request a copy of their held data, demand rectifications, restrict certain processing operations, or demand erasure. Requests must be directed to our desk at [email protected]. You also retain the right to lodge complaints directly with the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) of Kenya.
10. Safety and Safeguards
We apply technical security measures, including modern Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) encryption, regular system audits, and restricted data access to protect personal reader records.
11. Protection of Minors
Our digital platforms are intended for individuals who are at least 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal files from individuals under this age limit.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy periodically to reflect adjustments in technical requirements, commercial operations, or local legal amendments. Changes will be posted here with an updated revision date.