Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy applies to your use of the SavaHub website, including all content, features, tools, and services made available on or through the site (the "Site"). It describes how SavaHub ("we", "us", "our") collects, uses, discloses, and safeguards information when you visit or interact with the Site.

By using the Site, you consent to the collection and use of information as described in this Policy. This Policy should be read together with our Terms and Conditions, which govern your use of the Site generally.

We may collect the following categories of information:

• Information you provide directly, such as your name and email address when subscribing to a newsletter, submitting a comment, sending a news tip, or contacting our editorial desk;
• Technical information collected automatically, including your IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, referring page, and pages viewed on the Site;
• Usage data, such as how long you spend on articles, links you click, and general browsing patterns on the Site;
• Information collected through cookies and similar tracking technologies, as described in Section 5 below.

We collect information directly from you when you interact with the Site (for example, by filling in a form or leaving a comment), automatically through your use of the Site (for example, through log files and cookies), and from third parties such as analytics and advertising partners who help us operate and improve the Site.

We use the information we collect to:

• Operate, maintain, and improve the Site and its content;
• Deliver newsletters, alerts, or notifications you have subscribed to;
• Respond to comments, news tips, or enquiries you submit;
• Understand how readers use the Site so we can improve navigation, performance, and editorial focus;
• Detect, prevent, and address technical issues, fraud, or abuse of the Site;
• Comply with applicable legal obligations.

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

The Site uses cookies and similar technologies (such as web beacons and local storage) to recognise repeat visitors, remember preferences, and understand how the Site is used. Cookies may be set by SavaHub directly or by third-party services we use, such as analytics and advertising providers.

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality and your experience of certain features on the Site.

The Site may display advertisements served by third-party advertising networks, including Google AdSense. These providers may use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about your visits to this and other websites in order to serve advertisements based on your interests.

We may also use third-party analytics services to help us understand how readers use the Site. These third parties have their own privacy policies governing how they handle information, and we encourage you to review them. You may opt out of personalised advertising through your browser settings or through industry opt-out tools such as the Google Ads Settings page.

We may share information with:

• Service providers who help us operate the Site, such as hosting, analytics, and email delivery providers, under obligations of confidentiality;
• Advertising partners, in the form of aggregated or pseudonymised data used to serve relevant advertising;
• Law enforcement or regulatory authorities, where required by law or to protect the rights, property, or safety of SavaHub, our readers, or the public;
• A successor entity, in the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, subject to this Policy continuing to apply to your information.

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect the information we hold from unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

We retain personal information only for as long as is necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including for the purposes of satisfying any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. Where information is no longer needed, we take reasonable steps to delete or anonymise it.

If you are in Kenya, you have rights under the Data Protection Act, 2019, including the right to be informed of the use of your personal data, the right to access your data, the right to request correction of inaccurate data, the right to object to processing, and the right to request deletion of your data, subject to certain exceptions.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details in Section 14. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) of Kenya if you believe your data protection rights have been infringed.

The Site is not directed at children under the age of 18, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children without the consent of a parent or guardian. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information without appropriate consent, please contact us so that we can take appropriate action.

Some of the third-party service providers we use, such as analytics and advertising partners, may process information outside Kenya. Where this occurs, we take reasonable steps to ensure that such transfers comply with applicable data protection law and that appropriate safeguards are in place.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. The updated Policy will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please reach out to us through our Contact Us page.