This Privacy Policy explains what information DNN Post collects when you visit dnnpost.com, how we use it, and the rights you have, wherever you are in the world. It should be read together with our Cookie Policy.
Who we are
DNN Post is an independent digital news organization headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, serving readers in the United States, Europe and worldwide. DNN Post is responsible for the personal information described in this policy.
Information we collect
- Information you give us: such as your name, email address and message when you contact us or send a news tip.
- Information collected automatically: such as your IP address, browser and device type, pages you visit, the page that referred you, and approximate location (country or city). This is collected through cookies and similar technologies.
- Preferences: settings you choose on the site, such as dark or light mode, stored in your own browser.
We do not ask for, and do not want, sensitive information such as health, financial or government ID details.
How we use your information
- To run, secure and improve the website
- To understand which stories readers find useful
- To show advertising that helps fund our journalism
- To reply to your messages, tips and correction requests
- To comply with the law and protect our rights and our readers
Advertising and third parties
We use Google AdSense to show ads. Google and its partners use cookies to serve ads based on your visits to this and other websites. You can turn off personalized ads at Google Ad Settings or opt out of many ad networks at aboutads.info. Learn more about how Google uses information from sites that use its services.
We may also use analytics services, such as Google Analytics, to understand how the site is used. We share information with trusted service providers only so they can help us run the website, and never for their own purposes beyond advertising as described above.
We do not sell your personal information.
Your rights
Depending on where you live, you may have the right to access, correct, delete or receive a copy of your personal information, to object to or restrict how we use it, and to withdraw consent at any time. To make a request, email contact@dnnpost.com. We will respond within the time required by law, and will not treat you differently for using your rights.
- Europe, UK and Switzerland: we process personal data under the GDPR and UK GDPR on the basis of your consent (for non-essential cookies and personalized ads), our legitimate interests (running and securing the site) and legal obligations. You also have the right to complain to your local data protection authority.
- United States: residents of California and other states with privacy laws can request to know, delete or correct their information, and to opt out of the “sale” or “sharing” of personal information for targeted advertising. You can opt out of personalized ads using the links above.
- Kenya and elsewhere: we handle personal data in line with Kenya’s Data Protection Act and the laws that apply to our readers.
International transfers
Our service providers, including Google, may process information in the United States, Europe, Kenya and other countries. Where required, these transfers are protected by appropriate safeguards, such as standard contractual clauses.
How long we keep information
We keep messages you send us for as long as needed to respond and keep a record of our correspondence. Cookie lifetimes are listed in our Cookie Policy.
Children
DNN Post is a general news site and is not directed at children under 13 (or under 16 in some regions). We do not knowingly collect their personal information. If you believe a child has given us information, contact us and we will delete it.
Changes to this policy
We may update this policy from time to time. We will post the new version here and update the effective date at the top.
Contact us
Questions about your privacy? Email contact@dnnpost.com or use our contact page.