Who we are
Welcome to GistAfric, a premier news blog dedicated to providing the latest updates and insights on events, trends, and developments across Africa. At GistAfric, we highly prioritize the privacy and security of our valued readers and users. This extensive Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, protect, and share your personal information. By accessing or using our website, you expressly consent to the practices outlined in this policy.
Suggested text: Our website address is: https://gistafric.com.
Comments
Suggested text: 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
Suggested text: 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
Suggested text: 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
Suggested text: 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
Suggested text: If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.
How long we retain your data
Suggested text: 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.
What rights you have over your data
Suggested text: 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.
Where your data is sent
Suggested text: Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.
- Information Collection:
1.1 Personal Information: When you sign up for our newsletter, create an account, or engage with our content, we may collect personal information, such as your name, email address, location, and other contact details. Additionally, we may request demographic information to better understand our audience and improve our services.
1.2 Usage Data: GistAfric employs various tools, including cookies, web beacons, and log files, to gather usage data automatically. This data may include your IP address, browser type, operating system, device information, referring URLs, pages visited, and the duration of your visit.
1.3 Third-Party Sources: We may also obtain information about you from third-party sources, such as social media platforms, analytics providers, and advertising partners, to enhance our content delivery and marketing strategies.
- Use of Information:
2.1 Personalization: The information collected allows us to offer a personalized experience tailored to your interests and preferences. It enables us to suggest relevant articles, deliver targeted advertisements, and optimize your overall engagement with GistAfric.
2.2 Communication: We use your contact information to send periodic updates, newsletters, promotional materials, and important announcements related to GistAfric. You can opt-out of receiving such communications at any time.
2.3 Analytics and Improvements: Usage data is utilized to analyze trends, assess the performance of our website, and make necessary enhancements to ensure a seamless browsing experience. This helps us understand our audience better and create more engaging content.
2.4 Legal Obligations: We may process your personal information to comply with legal obligations, respond to legal requests, or protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property, as well as that of our users and the public.
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies:
3.1 Cookie Usage: GistAfric uses cookies, which are small text files stored on your device, to enhance your user experience. Cookies allow us to recognize your browser and preferences, streamline navigation, and provide relevant content.
3.2 Third-Party Cookies: We may also allow third-party advertisers and partners to place cookies on our website for advertising and analytical purposes. These third-party cookies are subject to the respective privacy policies of those entities.
3.3 Cookie Management: You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. However, please note that disabling certain cookies may impact the functionality and accessibility of certain features on GistAfric.
- Data Sharing and Disclosure:
4.1 Limited Disclosure: GistAfric does not sell, rent, lease, or share your personal information with third parties for their direct marketing purposes without your explicit consent. However, we may share your information with trusted service providers, vendors, or business partners to assist us in delivering our services.
4.2 Legal Requirements: We may disclose your personal information if required by law or in response to a valid legal request, such as a court order, subpoena, or government investigation.
4.3 Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or part of our assets, your personal information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.
- Security:
5.1 Data Protection: GistAfric employs reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no data transmission over the internet is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
5.2 User Responsibilities: You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and ensuring the security of your interactions with GistAfric.
- External Links and Third-Party Sites:
6.1 Third-Party Links: GistAfric may contain links to third-party websites, applications, or services. We do not endorse, control, or have any responsibility for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We recommend reviewing their respective privacy policies before engaging with them.
6.2 Advertisements: Third-party advertisements displayed on GistAfric may use cookies or similar technologies. We do not have control over these cookies or the information they collect. Advertisements are subject to the advertisers’ privacy policies.
- Children’s Privacy:
7.1 Age Restriction: GistAfric is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided personal information, please contact us immediately.
- Your Privacy Choices:
8.1 Opt-Out: If you no longer wish to receive communications from GistAfric, you can opt-out by following the instructions provided in our emails or by contacting us at the email address provided in section 10.
8.2 Data Access and Updates: You have the right to access, update, or correct your personal information. If you need assistance, please contact us at the email address provided in section 10.
- International Data Transfers:
9.1 Data Storage Location: GistAfric is hosted and operated in various locations globally. By accessing our website or providing your information, you consent to the transfer of your data to these locations.
- Contact Information:
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the practices of GistAfric, please contact us at privacy@gistafric.com.
- Changes to this Privacy Policy:
GistAfric may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our information practices or legal requirements. We will post the updated policy on our website and revise the “Effective Date” accordingly.
By continuing to use GistAfric after such changes, you acknowledge and accept the revised Privacy Policy.