Stretnews.co.ke ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website stretnews.co.ke (the "Site"), including any other media form, media channel, mobile website, or mobile application related or connected thereto.
We operate in compliance with the Kenya Data Protection Act, 2019 and other applicable laws. By using the Site, you consent to the data practices described in this policy.
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Email: stretnewske@gmail.com
1. Information We Collect
We may collect personal and non-personal information in the following ways:
Personal Information
- Information you provide voluntarily, such as your name, email address, phone number, or other details when you:
- Subscribe to our newsletter
- Submit comments or feedback
- Contact us via forms or email
- Register for an account (if applicable)
Non-Personal Information
- Automatically collected data, including:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device information
- Pages viewed
- Time spent on pages
- Referring/exit pages
This is collected through cookies, log files, web beacons, and similar technologies.
Comments and User-Generated Content
When you leave comments on the Site, we collect the data shown in the comments form, your IP address, and browser user agent string to help detect spam.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information for:
- Providing and improving the Site and its content
- Personalizing your experience
- Sending newsletters, updates, or promotional materials (with your consent)
- Analyzing Site usage and trends
- Detecting and preventing fraud or abuse
- Responding to your inquiries
- Complying with legal obligations
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies to enhance your experience. Cookies are small files stored on your device.
- Essential Cookies— Necessary for Site functionality
- Analytics Cookies— Help us understand how visitors use the Site (e.g., via Google Analytics)
- Advertising Cookies— May be used for targeted ads (if applicable)
You can manage cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect Site functionality.
4. Third-Party Sharing
We do not sell your personal information. We may share data with:
- Service providers (e.g., hosting, analytics, email services) under strict confidentiality
- Third-party advertisers or partners (aggregated or anonymized data only)
- Legal authorities when required by law or to protect our rights
Embedded content from other sites (e.g., videos, images) behaves as if you visited those sites directly; their privacy policies apply.
5. Data Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information, including encryption and access controls. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
6. Your Rights Under the Kenya Data Protection Act
As a data subject, you have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Rectify inaccurate data
- Request deletion (where applicable)
- Object to or restrict processing
- Withdraw consent
- Lodge a complaint with the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC)
To exercise these rights, contact us using the details above.
7. Children's Privacy
The Site is not intended for children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we learn of such collection, we will delete it.
8. International Data Transfers
Data may be processed outside Kenya where adequate safeguards are in place, in compliance with applicable laws.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this policy periodically. Changes will be posted here with an updated "Last Updated" date. Continued use of the Site constitutes acceptance of changes.
10. Contact Us
For privacy concerns or to exercise your rights:
Email:stretnewske@gmail.com
Thank you for visiting Stretnews.co.ke. We value your trust and are committed to protecting your privacy.
Note:This is a sample Privacy Policy template tailored for a Kenyan news website. It is not legal advice. We strongly recommend consulting a qualified Kenyan lawyer to customize it further based on your specific operations and to ensure full compliance with the Data Protection Act and other regulations.