Who we are
We are JuaTech Africa, a news-based website. We research, investigate, collect, curate content and news around mobile technology and related industries in Kenya, East Africa and Africa, in general. The content we create and share is well researched, indepth and value-based to discerning readers seeking information that empowers and improves their knowledge based on technology and related subjects.
Our website address is: https://juatechafrica.com.
This Privacy Policy governs the manner in which JuaTech Africa or juatechafrica.com collects, uses, maintains, and discloses information collected from users (each, a “User”) of the JuaTech Africa website (the “Site”). This Privacy Policy applies to the Site and all products and services offered by JuaTech Africa.
Personal Identification Information
We may collect personal identification information from users in a variety of ways, including but not limited to when users visit our Site, Register on the Site, subscribe to the newsletter, and in connection with other activities, services, features, or resources we make available on the Site. Visitors may be asked for their name, email address, and other relevant information as appropriate.
Users may, however, visit our site anonymously. We will collect personal identification information from them only if they voluntarily submit such information to us. Users can always refuse to supply personal identification information, except that it may prevent them from engaging in certain site-related activities.
Non-Personal Identification Information
We may collect non-personal identification information about users whenever they interact with our site. Non-personal identification information may include the browser name, the type of computer, and technical information about users’ means of connection to our website, such as the Operating System and the Internet service providers utilized and other similar information.
Comments
When visitors leave comments on the site we collect the data shown in the comments form, and also the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help spam detection.
An anonymized string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to see if you are using it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available here: https://automattic.com/privacy/ . After approval of your comment, your profile picture is visible to the public in the context of your comment.
Media
If you upload images to the website, you should avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS) included. Visitors to the website can download and extract any location data from images on the website.
Cookies
If you leave a comment on our site you may opt-in to saving your name, email address and website in cookies. These are for your convenience so that you do not have to fill in your details again when you leave another comment. These cookies will last for one year.
If you visit our login page, we will set a temporary cookie to determine if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.
When you log in, we will also set up several cookies to save your login information and your screen display choices. Login cookies last for two days, and screen options cookies last for a year. If you select “Remember Me”, your login will persist for two weeks. If you log out of your account, the login cookies will be removed.
If you edit or publish an article, an additional cookie will be saved in your browser. This cookie includes no personal data and simply indicates the post ID of the article you just edited. It expires after 1 day.
Embedded content from other websites
Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g. videos, images, articles, etc.). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the exact same way as if the visitor has visited the other website.
These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content, including tracking your interaction with the embedded content if you have an account and are logged in to that website.
Who we share your data with
If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.
Sharing Your Personal Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent Users’ personal identification information to others. We may share generic aggregated demographic information not linked to any personal identification information regarding visitors and users with our business partners, trusted affiliates, and advertisers for the purposes outlined above.
How We Use Collected Information
- To personalize user experience: We may use information in the aggregate to understand how our visitors as a group use the services and resources provided on this site.
- To improve the website: We continually strive to improve our website offerings based on the information and feedback we receive from visitors.
- To send periodic emails: We may use the email address to send user information and updates pertaining to their subscription or any other related information.
How long we retain your data
If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely. This is so we can recognize and approve any follow-up comments automatically instead of holding them in a moderation queue.
For users that register on our website (if any), we also store the personal information they provide in their user profile. All users can see, edit, or delete their personal information at any time (except they cannot change their username). Website administrators can also see and edit that information.
How We Protect Your Information
We adopt appropriate data collection, storage, and processing practices and security measures to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction of your personal information, username, password, transaction information, and data stored on our Site.
What rights you have over your data
If you have an account on this site, or have left comments, you can request to receive an exported file of the personal data we hold about you, including any data you have provided to us. You can also request that we erase any personal data we hold about you. This does not include any data we are obliged to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
Sharing Your Personal Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent users’ personal identification information to others. We may share generic aggregated demographic information not linked to any personal identification information regarding visitors and users with our business partners, trusted affiliates, and advertisers for the purposes outlined above.
Where your data is sent
Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.
Compliance with GDPR
We are committed to complying with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and ensuring the protection of our users’ personal information. In compliance with the GDPR, we will:
- Obtain and process personal information only for specified and lawful purposes.
- Maintain data accuracy and ensure the right to rectification.
- Limit the storage of personal information to the necessary period.
- Implement appr
Third-Party Websites
Visitors may find advertising or other content on our site that link to the sites and services of our partners, suppliers, advertisers, sponsors, licensors, and other third parties. We do not control the content or links that appear on these sites and are not responsible for the practices employed by websites linked to or from our site.
In addition, these sites or services, including their content and links, may be constantly changing. These sites and services may have their own privacy policies and customer service policies. Browsing and interaction on any other website, including websites that have a link to our site, is subject to that website’s own terms and policies.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We have the discretion to update this Privacy Policy at any time. When we do, we will revise the updated date at the bottom of this page. We encourage users to frequently check this page for any changes to stay informed about how we are helping to protect the personal information we collect. You acknowledge and agree that it is your responsibility to review this Privacy Policy periodically and become aware of modifications.
Your Acceptance of These Terms
By using this website, you signify your acceptance of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to this Privacy Policy, please do not use our siite. Your continued use of the Site following the posting of changes to this Privacy Policy will be deemed your acceptance of those changes.
Contacting Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, the practices of this Site, or your dealings with this Site, please contact us at inquiries@juatechafrica.com.
This Privacy Policy was last updated on 27/10/2023.