Effective Date: January 22, 2026
At The Weekly News (accessible from https://weeklynews.digital), your privacy is one of our main priorities. This Privacy Policy document contains types of information that are collected and recorded by us and how we use it.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information in the following ways:
Voluntary Information: When you subscribe to our newsletter, join our WhatsApp channel, or contact us directly, we may collect your name, email address, and phone number.
Automated Information: Like most news sites, we use “cookies” to collect data on how you interact with our content, your IP address, browser type, and time spent on pages.
Journalistic Material: Information collected during the course of investigative reporting is handled according to Kenyan media laws and journalistic ethics.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
Provide, operate, and maintain our news platform.
Improve and personalize your reading experience.
Understand and analyze how you use our website.
Develop new features (like audio news or specific court alerts).
Send you news updates and alerts (only if you have opted in).
3. Journalistic Exception
Please note that the collection and processing of personal data for journalistic purposes is subject to specific exemptions under the Kenya Data Protection Act. We are committed to balancing the right to privacy with the public’s right to know and the freedom of the press.
4. Cookies and Web Beacons
The Weekly News uses cookies to store preferences and record which pages the visitor accessed. This information is used to optimize the users’ experience by customizing our web page content based on visitors’ browser type and/or other information.
5. Third-Party Privacy Policies
Our site may show advertisements from partners (like Google AdSense). Our Privacy Policy does not apply to other advertisers or websites. We advise you to consult the respective Privacy Policies of these third-party ad servers for more detailed information.
6. Data Protection Rights (GDPR/Kenya Data Protection Act)
We would like to make sure you are fully aware of all of your data protection rights. Every user is entitled to the following:
The right to access – You have the right to request copies of your personal data.
The right to rectification – You have the right to request that we correct any information you believe is inaccurate.
The right to erasure – You have the right to request that we erase your personal data, under certain conditions.
7. Contact Us
If you have additional questions or require more information about our Privacy Policy, do not hesitate to contact our Data Compliance Officer at:
Email: privacy@weeklynews.digital
Office Location
Upper Hill, Nairobi, KenyaPostal Address
P.O. Box 30404-00100, Nairobi, KenyaNews Tips and Press Releases
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