Last updated: June 2026
gossip.co.ke (“we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit our website.
1. Information We Collect
Information you provide directly:
- Name and email address, if you contact us via our contact form
- Comments you post on articles
- Any information you submit via story tips or feedback forms
Information collected automatically:
- IP address
- Browser type and device information
- Pages visited and time spent on site
- Referring website (how you found us)
This information is collected through cookies and standard web analytics tools, including Google Analytics.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Operate and improve our website
- Understand how visitors use our content
- Respond to inquiries and story tips
- Display relevant advertising
- Monitor and prevent abuse, spam, or fraudulent activity
3. Cookies
Our site uses cookies to improve your browsing experience. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us understand site usage and serve relevant ads. You can disable cookies through your browser settings, though this may affect site functionality.
4. Advertising
We use third-party advertising services, including Google AdSense, to display ads on our site. These third parties may use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about your visits to this and other websites in order to provide advertisements about goods and services of interest to you.
Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to our site and/or other sites on the internet. You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.
5. Third-Party Links
Our site may contain links to other websites, including social media platforms and news sources we reference. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies separately.
6. Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We may share information with:
- Service providers who help us operate the site (hosting, analytics, advertising)
- Authorities, if required by Kenyan law
7. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect the information we collect. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. Children’s Privacy
Our site is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
9. Your Rights
Under the Kenya Data Protection Act, you have the right to:
- Know what personal data we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your personal data
- Object to processing of your data for certain purposes
To exercise these rights, contact us via the details below.
10. 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.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at: [Insert email address] [Insert physical address, if applicable]