Introduction
Daily Express Kenya (“we”, “us”, or “our”) operates the online news platform DailyExpress.co.ke (“Website”). We are committed to protecting the privacy of all visitors who use and interact with our Website. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, secure, and retain personal information when you access or use our services.
By accessing or using DailyExpressKe.com, you agree to the collection and use of your information in accordance with this policy.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information in the following categories:
a. Personal Information You Provide Directly
When you voluntarily interact with our Website — for example, by subscribing to newsletters, leaving comments, contacting us via forms, or signing up for alerts — we may collect personal information such as your name and email address. This information is collected only when willingly submitted by you.
b. Automatically Collected Technical Information
When you visit our Website, we automatically collect certain non-personal data about your device and usage, including but not limited to:
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Internet Protocol (IP) address
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Browser type and operating system
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Pages viewed and time spent on the site
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Referring site or search terms
This data helps us understand site traffic, improve performance, and enhance user experience.
c. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to support basic site functionality, remember user preferences, analyze trends, and serve tailored content and advertisements. You may disable cookies in your browser settings, but this could affect the full functionality of the Website.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
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To deliver news, updates, newsletters, and other content you request
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To respond to your comments, questions, or requests
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To personalize and improve your experience on our Website
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To monitor and analyze site performance and user engagement
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To administer and secure the Website
We do not sell your personal information to third parties for marketing or profit.
3. Sharing and Disclosure
We may disclose your personal information in the following limited circumstances:
a. Service Providers
We may share information with trusted third-party vendors who help us operate the Website, send newsletters, or analyze site performance. These partners are authorized to use your information only to provide the services requested by us.
b. Legal Compliance
We may disclose personal information when required to do so by law, legal process, or to protect our rights, property, or safety or that of others.
c. Third-Party Links
Our Website may contain links to external sites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third parties, and we encourage you to read their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
4. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
5. Children’s Privacy
Daily Express Kenya is not directed at children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under 18. If we learn we have inadvertently collected personal information from someone under 18, we will take reasonable steps to promptly delete that information from our systems.
6. Security of Your Information
We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
7. Your Choices and Rights
You may choose to:
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Opt out of receiving newsletters or marketing communications
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Disable cookies through your browser settings
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Request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal data by contacting us
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last Updated” date at the top of this page reflects the most recent changes. Continued use of the Website after such revisions indicates your acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Information
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us by email at DailyExpressKenya@gmail.com or through the contact form on the Website.