At HorizonNews.co.ke, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you visit our website and use our services. By accessing or using HorizonNews.co.ke, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
Information We Collect
1. Personal Information
We may collect personal information that you provide to us voluntarily, such as:
– Name
– Email address
– Username and password
– Contact information
– Payment information (if applicable)
2. Non-Personal Information
We also collect non-personal information automatically when you interact with our website. This information may include:
– IP address
– Browser type
– Operating system
– Referring website
– Pages visited
– Date and time of access
– Geographical location
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
1. Providing Services: To provide you with access to our website, including the publication of your blog posts, comments, and user-generated content.
2. Communication: To communicate with you, respond to your inquiries, and send you important updates about our website or services.
3. Analytics: To analyze user behavior and improve our website’s performance, functionality, and user experience.
4. Marketing: To send you promotional materials, newsletters, or offers, but only if you have opted in to receive such communications. You can opt out at any time.
5. Security: To protect the security and integrity of our website, prevent fraud, and ensure compliance with our Terms of Use.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect and store information. You can control how cookies are used by adjusting your browser settings.
Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information with:
– Service providers who help us operate our website.
– Legal authorities when required by law or to protect our rights and the rights of others.
– Affiliates or successors in the event of a merger, acquisition, or similar transaction.
Data Retention
We will retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy unless a longer retention period is required by law.
Your Choices
You have the following rights regarding your personal information:
– Access: You can request access to the personal information we hold about you.
– Correction: You can correct any inaccuracies in your personal information.
– Deletion: You can request the deletion of your personal information.
– Opt-Out: You can opt out of marketing communications at any time.
Security
We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction.
Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the effective date will be updated.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us at [cotioteba@gmail.com].
By using HorizonNews.co.ke, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to this Privacy Policy.