Privacy Policy
1. Introduction
Welcome to Mstahiki Magazine ("we," "our," "us"). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. If you have any questions or concerns about this privacy policy or our practices with regards to your personal information, please contact us at [email protected].
This Privacy Policy applies to all information collected through our website (https://www.mstahiki.com), and/or any related services, sales, marketing, or events (we refer to them collectively in this Privacy Policy as the "Services").
Important Notice
By using our Services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy. Please read this privacy policy carefully as it will help you make informed decisions about sharing your personal information with us.
2. Information We Collect
We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you register on the Services, express an interest in obtaining information about us or our products and services, when you participate in activities on the Services, or otherwise contact us.
2.1 Personal Information You Disclose to Us
- Contact Information: Name, email address
- Account Information: Username, password (encrypted)
- Communication Data: Messages via contact forms
- Newsletter Subscriptions: Email preferences
2.2 Information Automatically Collected
- Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system
- Usage Information: Pages visited, time spent
- Location Information: Country, city (based on IP)
Note: We do not collect sensitive personal information such as racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, religious beliefs, or health information.
4. Google AdSense
We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our website. Google AdSense is an advertising service provided by Google LLC.
4.1 How Google AdSense Works
Google AdSense uses cookies to serve ads based on a user's prior visits to our website or other websites. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to our users based on their visit to our sites and/or other sites on the Internet.
4.2 Opting Out of Personalized Advertising
Users may opt out of personalized advertising by:
- Visiting Google's Ads Settings
- Visiting www.aboutads.info
- Using browser settings to block third-party cookies
Compliance with Google AdSense Policies
We comply with Google AdSense Program Policies. We do not show personalized ads to users in the European Economic Area (EEA) without obtaining prior consent.
5. How We Use Your Information
5.1 Primary Uses
- To provide and maintain our Services
- To improve our website and user experience
- To communicate with you
- To display personalized advertisements
5.2 Legal Basis (GDPR)
If you are from the European Economic Area (EEA), we process your personal information based on:
- Your consent
- Performance of a contract
- Legitimate interests
- Legal compliance
6. Data Protection and Security
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information.
6.1 Security Measures
- SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
- Regular security assessments
- Access controls and authentication
6.2 Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy.
Data Breach Notification
In the event of a data breach, we will notify you and the relevant authorities as required by applicable law.
7. Your Privacy Rights
7.1 Rights Under GDPR (For EEA Residents)
- Right to access your personal data
- Right to rectification of inaccurate data
- Right to erasure of your data
- Right to restrict processing
- Right to data portability
- Right to object to processing
7.2 Rights Under CCPA (For California Residents)
- Right to know what personal information is collected
- Right to delete personal information
- Right to opt-out of sale of personal information
7.3 How to Exercise Your Rights
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected].
8. Children's Privacy
Our Services are not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
Parental Rights
Parents can review, delete, or refuse further collection of their child's information by contacting us.
9. Third-Party Services
9.1 Analytics Services
We use Google Analytics to monitor and analyze web traffic.
9.2 Payment Processors
If we offer paid products, we use third-party payment processors. We do not store payment card details.
Important: This Privacy Policy does not apply to third-party websites, even if accessible through our Services.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.
You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
Mstahiki Magazine Privacy Team
Address
Dodoma, Tanzania
Phone
+255 713 326 956
Response Time
Within 48 hours
Compliance Status
This Privacy Policy complies with:
- General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
- California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
- Google AdSense Policies
- Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)