Privacy Policy

Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how Tharagay African News collects, uses, and protects your information when you visit our website at tharagay.co.za. We are committed to respecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about how your data is handled. This policy applies to all visitors to our site, regardless of location.

Information We Collect

Tharagay African News does not require users to register or provide personal information to access our content. However, certain information may be collected automatically as part of standard website operations:

  • IP addresses
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Pages visited and time spent on site
  • Referring URLs
  • Standard server logs

This information is collected passively and is not linked to any individual identity.

How We Use Information

The information collected is used solely for the following purposes:

  • To understand how visitors interact with our website
  • To improve user experience and site performance
  • To monitor and maintain the security of our platform
  • To generate anonymous statistical reports

We do not use this data for profiling, targeted advertising, or any form of direct marketing. No personal data is stored in databases or shared for commercial purposes.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies — small text files stored on your device — to enhance functionality and analyze traffic. These include:

  • Essential cookies to maintain site functionality
  • Analytics cookies to measure site usage
  • Third-party cookies from advertising or analytics partners

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some features of the website, but will not prevent access to content.

Third-Party Services

Tharagay African News uses third-party services to support website operations, including:

  • Google Analytics — to collect anonymous traffic data and improve content delivery
  • Advertising networks — such as Google AdSense, which may place cookies to serve relevant ads based on browsing behavior across the web

These third parties have their own privacy policies and are responsible for their own data practices. We do not control or have access to the data collected by these services beyond aggregated, anonymized reports.

Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect the information collected. This includes secure server infrastructure, regular system updates, and encryption where applicable. However, please note that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security, but we strive to protect your information to the best of our ability.

Your Rights

Under South African law, specifically the 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 personal information
  • The right to request correction or deletion of inaccurate data
  • The right to object to processing of your data
  • The right to withdraw consent where applicable

To exercise these rights, please contact us at the details provided below. We will respond within 30 days as required by POPIA.

Children's Privacy

Tharagay African News does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected such information, we will take immediate steps to delete it. Parents or guardians who believe their child has provided personal data should contact us immediately.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The latest version will always be posted on this page with the updated "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of the website after changes constitute acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Information

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

Elisa Mirembe
Email: [email protected]
Address: Sarit Centre, Karuna Rd, Westlands
P.O. Box 14474,
Nairobi 00800,
Kenya

This Privacy Policy was last updated on June 15, 2024.