Privacy Policy

Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how Voice of Africa Daily, operated by Lila Mwangi, collects, uses, and protects your information when you visit our website, unmute.co.za. We are committed to respecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about the data we handle through standard web technologies.

Information We Collect

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain non-personal information through standard web technologies. This includes:

• IP address and browser type
• Pages viewed and time spent on site
• Referring URLs and device information
• Standard server logs

We do not collect names, email addresses, phone numbers, or any other personally identifiable information unless you voluntarily provide it through contact forms — and even then, such data is not stored in a database.

How We Use Information

The information collected is used solely for the following purposes:

• To understand how visitors interact with our content
• To improve website performance and user experience
• To analyze traffic patterns and popular articles
• To ensure the security and stability of our website

We do not use your data for marketing, profiling, or automated decision-making. No personal data is sold, rented, or shared for commercial purposes.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences and analyze site usage. We use both session cookies (which expire when you close your browser) and persistent cookies (which remain until deleted).

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain features of the website, but you will still be able to access all content.

Third-Party Services

We use third-party services to help us operate and improve our website. These include:

• Google Analytics: To collect anonymous traffic data and user behavior insights.
• Advertising networks: We may display ads through third-party networks (e.g., Google AdSense), which may use cookies to serve relevant content. These services operate under their own privacy policies, and we have no control over their data practices.

We do not share personal data with these third parties. Any data collected by them is anonymized and aggregated.

Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect the information we collect. This includes secure servers, encrypted connections (HTTPS), and regular security reviews. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security, but we strive to protect your data to the best of our ability.

Your Rights

Under South Africa’s Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), you have the following rights regarding your data:

• The right to be informed about what data is collected
• The right to request access to your data (if any has been provided voluntarily)
• The right to request correction or deletion of your data
• The right to object to processing

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within 30 days as required by POPIA.

Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected data from a child, we will take immediate steps to delete it.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:

Lila Mwangi
Alliance Française de Nairobi,
Loita/Monrovia Streets,
P.O. Box 45, Astrol,
00521 Nairobi, Kenya
[email protected]

Last Updated: 2024-06-15

Author

Ra'eesa Moosa

I am a journalist with a keen interest in covering the intricate details of daily events across Africa. My work focuses on delivering accurate and insightful news reports. Each day, I strive to bring light to the stories that shape our continent's narrative. My passion for digging deeper into issues helps in crafting stories that not only inform but also provoke thought.