Privacy Policy
Your privacy matters to us. This policy explains how NewsHub Africa collects, uses, and protects your personal information.
1. Introduction
NewsHub Africa ("we", "us", or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, store, and share your personal data when you visit our website, subscribe to our newsletters, or interact with our services.
By using NewsHub Africa, you agree to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of our services.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide
- Account Information: Name, email address, and password when you create an account or subscribe.
- Contact Information: Email address, phone number, and message content when you contact us.
- Newsletter Preferences: Topics and frequency preferences you select.
2.2 Information Collected Automatically
- Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, and device identifiers.
- Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent, clicks, and navigation patterns.
- Cookies & Tracking: See our Cookie Policy for details.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal data for the following purposes:
- To deliver our newsletters, alerts, and content recommendations.
- To personalize your experience and show relevant content.
- To analyze traffic and improve our website and services.
- To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support.
- To send marketing communications (with your consent).
- To detect and prevent fraud, abuse, or security threats.
4. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data under the following legal bases:
- Consent: When you subscribe to newsletters or accept cookies.
- Contract: To fulfill our obligations when you use our services.
- Legitimate Interests: For analytics, security, and service improvement.
- Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws and regulations.
5. Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal data. We may share it with:
- Service Providers: Hosting, analytics, email delivery, and payment processors.
- Advertising Partners: Only aggregated, non-identifiable data for ad targeting.
- Legal Authorities: When required by law or to protect our rights.
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy. Newsletter subscriber data is kept until you unsubscribe. Usage data is anonymized after 24 months.
7. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you.
- Request correction or deletion of your data.
- Object to or restrict certain processing activities.
- Withdraw consent at any time.
- Request data portability.
- Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority.
To exercise these rights, contact us at j.chihiyah@gmail.com.
8. Security
We implement industry-standard security measures including encryption, access controls, and regular security audits. However, no online transmission is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
9. International Transfers
NewsHub Africa is operated from Berlin, Germany. Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside the European Economic Area (EEA). We ensure adequate safeguards are in place for such transfers.
10. Children's Privacy
Our services are not intended for individuals under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect data from children. If you believe we have collected data from a minor, please contact us immediately.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. Continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact:
NewsHub Africa
Founder: Ashley Jordan Chihiya
Email: j.chihiyah@gmail.com
Phone: +49 157 5813 5764
Location: Berlin, Germany