Privacy Policy

Kenya Insights (“we”, “us”) operates kenyainsights.com. This policy explains what personal data we collect, why, and the choices you have. We process personal data in line with Kenya's Data Protection Act, 2019.

Information we collect

Information you give us directly:

• Newsletter: the email address you submit to receive our updates.
• Contact & tips: your name, email and message when you write to the newsroom.
• Comments: comments are handled by Disqus; any name, email or profile you provide is governed by Disqus's own privacy policy.

Information collected automatically when you visit:

• Standard server and security logs (IP address, browser/device type, pages viewed, referring page) used to operate the site and prevent abuse.
• Cookies and similar technologies (see below).

How we use your information

• To deliver the newsletter you asked for and respond to your messages and tips.
• To operate, secure, measure and improve the site.
• To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights and our sources.

Cookies and tracking

We use essential cookies to run the site and may use analytics and advertising cookies to understand readership and support our journalism. You can control or clear cookies in your browser settings; blocking some may affect how the site works.

Third-party services

We rely on a few trusted providers that may process limited data on our behalf:

• Disqus: comments.
• Cloudflare: content delivery, security and performance.
• Advertising partners: to serve and measure ads.
• Email/newsletter provider: to send our updates.

Each provider handles your data under its own privacy policy.

Sharing your information

We do not sell your personal data. We share it only with the service providers above, or where required by law or to protect our rights, our readers and our sources.

Data retention

We keep personal data only as long as needed for the purpose it was collected, or as required by law. You can unsubscribe from the newsletter at any time using the link in any email.

Your rights

Under the Data Protection Act, 2019 you may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal data, and may object to certain processing. To exercise these rights, or for any privacy question, contact us below.

Children

The site is not directed at children under 18, and we do not knowingly collect their personal data.

Changes to this policy

We may update this policy from time to time; material changes will be reflected by the “last updated” date above.

Contact

Questions about this policy or your data? Email editor@kenyainsights.com or write to the newsroom.