Privacy Policy

Who we are

Our website address is: https://kenyalad.com

Welcome to KenyaLad (“we”, “our”, or “us”), accessible at www.kenyalad.com. We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.

Please read this policy carefully. If you disagree with its terms, please discontinue use of our site.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect information about you in the following ways:

a) Information You Provide Voluntarily

When you contact us via our contact form, subscribe to our newsletter, or leave a comment, you may provide:

Your name
Email address
Any message or content you submit

b) Information Collected Automatically

When you visit KenyaLad, certain information is collected automatically, including:

IP address and approximate location (country/city level)
Browser type and version
Pages visited and time spent on each page
Referring website or search engine
Device type (mobile, desktop, tablet)
Operating system

2. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

KenyaLad uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and to serve relevant advertisements. These include:

a) Google AdSense

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our website. Google may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our site or other websites. You can opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google’s Ads Settings at https://www.google.com/settings/ads.

b) Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our site. Google Analytics collects data such as pages visited, time on site, and traffic sources. This data is aggregated and anonymised. You can opt out using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on available at https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.

c) Essential Cookies

Some cookies are necessary for the website to function correctly, such as session cookies that keep you logged in or remember your preferences.

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of some parts of our site.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Operate, maintain, and improve our website
Respond to your enquiries and comments
Send newsletters or updates (only if you have subscribed)
Analyse website traffic and user behaviour to improve content
Display relevant advertisements through Google AdSense
Comply with applicable laws and regulations

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information in the following limited circumstances:

With service providers (e.g. Google Analytics, Google AdSense) who assist us in operating our website, subject to their own privacy policies
If required by law, court order, or governmental authority
To protect the rights, property, or safety of KenyaLad, our users, or the public

5. Third-Party Websites and Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including news sources, government portals, and external resources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of any third-party site you visit.

6. Google AdSense and Interest-Based Advertising

KenyaLad participates in the Google AdSense programme. As a result, Google and its partners may display advertisements on our site. These ads may be tailored to your interests based on your browsing history.

Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on a user’s prior visits to this website or other websites. Users may opt out of personalised advertising at www.aboutads.info.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by law. Analytics data is typically retained for 26 months. Contact form submissions are retained for up to 12 months.

8. Children’s Privacy

KenyaLad is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.

9. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

The right to access the personal data we hold about you
The right to request correction of inaccurate data
The right to request deletion of your personal data
The right to withdraw consent at any time (where processing is based on consent)
The right to lodge a complaint with a data protection authority

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the details provided below.

10. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information. Continued use of our site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.