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Privacy Policy
Effective Date:04/06/2025
Last Updated: 04/06/2025
At The African Chronicle, your privacy matters to us. Whether you’re a reader, subscriber, or just browsing our site, we believe you have the right to know how your personal information is collected, used, and protected. This Privacy Policy is designed to explain that in plain language—no jargon, no confusing legal speak.
Who We Are
The African Chronicle is a digital-first publication committed to honest, independent reporting on African affairs. As part of our service, we collect and process some personal data. We only collect what’s necessary, and we treat it with respect and responsibility.
The Information We Collect
We collect two types of data:
1. Personal Information
This may include:
- Your name
- Email address
- Phone number (if you give it to us)
- Job title and organiSation (if applicable)
- Billing and mailing address (for paid subscriptions)
- Payment details (processed securely via third-party providers)
2. Technical & Usage Information
When you visit our site, we automatically collect:
- IP address
- Browser type and device
- Pages you visit and time spent
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see our Cookie Policy)
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Deliver the content and services you’ve requested
- Manage subscriptions and payments
- Improve our website and user experience
- Send you updates, newsletters, or alerts (if you’ve opted in)
- Respond to your questions or requests
- Maintain the security and integrity of our systems
We do not sell your data. Ever.
Your Rights
Under data protection laws like GDPR, you have clear rights, including:
- Access – You can ask to see the personal data we hold about you.
- Correction – You can request corrections to inaccurate or outdated data.
- Deletion – You can request that we erase your data (except where we’re required to retain it, such as for financial records).
- Withdrawal of Consent – You can unsubscribe or change your communication preferences at any time.
- Data Portability – You can ask to receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
To exercise any of these rights, just contact us at:
privacy@africanchronicle.com
How We Keep Your Data Safe
We take security seriously. Your information is stored securely and only accessed by authorised personnel or service providers with legitimate business needs. We use encryption, access controls, and regular security reviews to protect your data.
Payment information is handled by trusted third-party processors like Stripe or PayPal, and we do not store your credit card details.
Cookies & Tracking
Our website uses cookies to improve your browsing experience, analyse traffic, and support essential site functions. You can manage your cookie preferences at any time. For more info, check our full Cookie Policy.
Third-Party Services
We may use third-party tools for email delivery (like Mailchimp), analytics (like Google Analytics), or secure payment (like Stripe). These services are carefully selected and are required to follow strict data protection rules.
We never share your personal data with third-party advertisers.
How Long We Keep Your Data
- Subscription data: Up to 5 years after your last interaction.
- Transactional records: Up to 6 years (for legal and accounting compliance).
- Cookies and analytics data: As per browser and tool-specific durations.
You can request deletion of your personal data at any time—see “Your Rights” above.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally to reflect changes in law, technology, or how we operate. When we do, we’ll update the “Effective Date” at the top and notify you if the changes are significant.
Questions or Concerns?
If you have any questions about how we handle your data, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
Contact us at:
privacy@africanchronicle.com
If you’re ever unhappy with how your data is handled, you also have the right to lodge a complaint with your national data protection authority.
Thank you for trusting The African Chronicle. Your privacy, like our journalism, is something we take seriously.