Last Updated: August 7, 2025
TechNewsDigest (“we”, “our”, “us”) values the privacy of our visitors and users. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal information when you access our website https://technewsdigest.co.ke (“Site”). By using the Site, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following categories of information:
a) Personal Identification Information
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number (if submitted through contact forms)
- IP address
- User account details (if registration is available)
b) Non-Personal Information
- Browser type and version
- Device type and operating system
- Pages visited and time spent on the site
- Referring websites
- Clickstream data
- Aggregate demographic data
c) Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies, web beacons, pixels, and similar technologies to:
- Improve user experience
- Analyze site usage and traffic patterns
- Personalize content and ads (where applicable)
- Enable social media sharing
You can manage your cookie preferences in your browser settings.
2. How We Use Your Information
Your information is used to:
- Provide and maintain our services
- Improve the quality and relevance of our content
- Communicate with you (e.g., newsletters, responses to inquiries)
- Ensure compliance with legal obligations
- Detect and prevent fraud, spam, or security threats
- Serve personalized advertisements via third-party partners such as Google AdSense (if enabled)
3. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. However, we may share it with:
- Service providers (e.g., hosting, analytics, email marketing platforms)
- Advertising partners (e.g., Google AdSense) to show personalized ads
- Legal authorities when required by law or to protect our rights
All third parties are bound by privacy and data protection obligations consistent with this policy.
4. Third-Party Services and Analytics
We may use third-party services such as:
- Google Analytics
- Google AdSense
- Facebook Pixel
- Mailchimp or similar email services
These services may collect information directly from your browser. You can opt out of certain tracking via your browser settings or using tools like the Google Analytics Opt-out Add-on.
5. Your Data Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights under privacy laws like the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) or the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including:
- Right to access your data
- Right to rectify inaccurate information
- Right to deletion (“right to be forgotten”)
- Right to object to or restrict processing
- Right to data portability
- Right to withdraw consent
- Right to lodge a complaint with a data protection authority
To exercise any of these rights, email us at: info@technewsdigest.co.ke
6. Children’s Privacy
Our content is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If we learn that we have collected information from a child without parental consent, we will delete it promptly.
7. Data Security
We use technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including:
- Secure server environments
- HTTPS encryption
- Regular site security audits
- Access restrictions and firewalls
Despite these measures, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
8. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary to:
- Fulfill the purpose it was collected for
- Comply with legal obligations
- Resolve disputes
- Enforce agreements
9. International Data Transfers
If you are located outside Kenya, be aware that your information may be transferred to and processed in countries where data protection laws may differ from those in your jurisdiction. By using our Site, you consent to such transfers.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We encourage users to review this page regularly. The “Last Updated” date at the top will indicate when changes were made. Significant changes will be communicated via email or prominent notice on the site.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, contact us at:
TechNewsDigest
96148 Shelly Beach Rd, Mombasa
Email: info@technewsdigest.co.ke
Website: https://technewsdigest.co.ke/contact