Effective Date: 01/01/2025
This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and share your personal data when you visit or interact with our website: https://watcherkenya.com/.
Who We Are
Our website address is: https://watcherkenya.com/.
We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy.
What Data We Collect and Why
1. Comments
When visitors leave comments, we collect the data shown in the comments form, as well as:
- Visitor IP address
- Browser user agent string (for spam detection)
- A hashed (anonymized) version of your email address may be shared with the Gravatar service to check if you are using it. After approval, your profile picture is visible alongside your comment.
2. Media Uploads
If you upload images, please avoid including EXIF GPS location data. Visitors can extract this data if it’s embedded in image files.
3. Cookies
We use cookies to enhance your experience on the site. These include:
- Comment Cookies: If you leave a comment, you can opt-in to saving your name, email, and website. These cookies last for 1 year.
- Login Cookies: Temporary cookies are used on login to verify your browser and screen preferences.
- Article Editor Cookies: A cookie is saved when editing or publishing an article, storing the post ID only. Expires after 1 day.
You can clear cookies from your browser at any time.
4. Embedded Content
Articles may include embedded content (e.g. YouTube videos, tweets, Instagram posts). These third-party sites may:
- Track your interaction
- Collect cookies and data
- Monitor your behavior if you’re logged into their platform
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites.
Who We Share Your Data With
We do not sell your data.
However, the following data may be shared:
- If you request a password reset: Your IP address will be included in the email.
- Anti-spam services: Visitor comments are screened via automated spam detection tools.
How Long We Retain Your Data
- Comments and metadata are stored indefinitely to auto-approve future responses.
- User accounts (if any): Personal data in your user profile is stored as long as your account is active. You may view, edit, or delete your information (except your username).
- Administrators can view and edit this data.
Your Data Rights
If you have an account or have posted comments:
You can request to:
- Receive a copy of your personal data
- Have your data deleted from our systems
Requests do not apply to data we must retain for legal, security, or administrative purposes.
To make a request, contact: info@watcherkenya.com
Where Your Data Is Sent
Data such as comments may be sent to automated spam detection services. Other forms of data (if applicable) may be processed by secure third-party tools (like analytics or hosting services), all under compliance with privacy laws.
How We Protect Your Data
We use industry-standard security practices including:
- HTTPS encryption
- Regular security updates
- Role-based access control
- Secure server environments
Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.
Policy Changes
We may update this policy to reflect changes in practices, regulations, or services. We encourage users to review this page periodically.
Contact Us
For any questions or data requests, reach out to:
Email: info@watcherkenya.com
Phone (optional): 0734 600 133
